Southeastern U.S. states struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene; Public health officials lack data in treating Native American communities; and postal workers to hold day of action over concerns about working conditions.

More than 160 people still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says; Ohio small businesses seek clarity as Congress weighs federal ownership reporting rule; Hoosiers' medical bills under state review; Survey: Gen Z teens don't know their options after high school; Rural Iowa farmers diversify crops for future success.

Kerrville didn't have weather sirens used by other cities; Ohio bill could chill ballot access, spark voter challenges; Medicaid cuts: Disproportionate impact predicted for LGBTQ+ in IL; MN's construction trades hopeful data center incentives pay off; Texas doctors leery of changes to 'clarify' abortion law language.

Deadly Texas floods draw a federal response as the administration reduces emergency and weather services. States prepare to deal with cuts to schools, health care and environmental protections, while Elon Musk launches a new political party.

National Weather Service defends its flood warnings amid fresh scrutiny of Trump staff cuts; Poll: Majority of West Virginians support renewable energy policies; MI fellowship trains justice-involved youth as community leaders; Measles outbreak hits central Kentucky.

Congress passes 'One Big Beautiful Bill'; rural NH residents could lose out on healthcare options due to new budget; national pride is at an all-time low according to a new Gallup Poll; an AL fire chief discusses firework safety on the Fourth of July; an IL poli-sci professor says white English speakers are commonly seen as 'American'; a KS electric vehicle manufacturer worries about impacts of ending tax credits; and a WV coal mining lawsuit moves ahead.

House Democrats vow to vote against Trump's megabill. Advocates differ on the bill's effects on clean energy credits, and manufacturers brace for changes to EV tax credits.

When school meals stop, Missouri group steps in; Fair election maps could spur businesses in NC and CA's Channel Islands Fox, a conservation success story.

The U.S. Senate passes President Trump's domestic agenda bill in a 50-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaker. Columbia University agrees to pay $9 million to settle a lawsuit over misreported college ranking data, and a New Mexico university offers degrees in Artificial Intelligence.

NC Republican Thom Tillis denounces Medicaid cuts in Senate bill, over White House objections. NGOs say new work requirements for people in SNAP and Medicaid don't reflect reality. And President Trump says trade talks with Canada will restart.

Energy grid data center plans draw pushback in West Virginia; Small businesses brace for changes in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and Pending SCOTUS arguments reignite thorny issue of campaign spending.

Despite pushback, U.S. presses ahead for final adoption of budget reconciliation bill to send it back to the House; FL immigrant advocates describe chaos in light of SCOTUS decision related to birthright citizenship; New report renews concerns about "forever chemicals" detected in U.S. waterways.

The Defense Secretary criticizes news coverage of Iran air strikes. The Megabill faces setbacks in the Senate, but White House budget director calls it necessary, although critics say its proposed Medicaid cuts could harm people with disabilities.

Senate parliamentarian disqualifies key portions of GOP megabill; Supreme Court curbs injunctions that blocked Trump's birthright citizenship plan; Alabama groups fight proposed federal cuts to food, health programs; During Pride Month, CA LGBTQ+ advocates fight proposed cuts to Medi-Cal; League of Women Voters: Proposed federal cuts threaten MI health.

Trump insists Iran's nuclear program was obliterated. Budget cuts threaten farm and food programs in Wisconsin and West Virginia. Labor and environmental groups push for reforms to North American trade, and New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani leads former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Hegseth says US strikes on Iran were 'historically successful' after ayatollah downplays impact; WI communities grapple to make up for fresh food grant cuts; GA advocates demand transparency in power rate case; Ohio town invites public to final redistricting meeting ahead of new ward map.

U.S. strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear program, says Pentagon assessment; Dems join GOP to kill vote impeaching Trump over Iran strikes; Health gaps persist for American Indian, Alaska Native Coloradans; Alternative payment models better for WA patients, providers; New CT law ends election agency's independence.

Some in Congress question the legality of Trump's Iran strikes, as he announces a ceasefire. Gen Zers filter their college choices by politics, and Islamophobic rhetoric surfaces in NYC's tight mayoral race.

Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran with profanity for breaking ceasefire; LGBTQ+ advocates fight to keep state budget grants; Hurricane season could bring animal waste into VA waterways; ND, nearly a dozen other states finalize Bitcoin ATM rules.

Security guard kills MI church gunman, preventing 'large-scale mass shooting'; NM Pride celebrations urge 'resilience' after U.S. v. Skrmetti ruling; Beleaguered L.A. affordable housing proposal goes before judge; Data change means ID saw largest college enrollment drop in spring term.

White House says decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity, and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.

Trump can keep National Guard in Los Angeles for now, appeals court rules; Experts warn of normalization of political violence; FL shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling; Utah weighs cost of repealing clean-energy tax credits.

Lawmakers on both sides urge President Trump not to enter the Israel-Iran war. Supreme Court deals the transgender community a major blow by upholding a Tennessee state law.

Israel and Iran trade strikes as Trump weighs US involvement in conflict; Medicaid cuts risk health-care access for MS military families; NJ Advocate: Shore powered cargo ships help ocean, port community health; CT farmers impacted by USDA defunding climate programs.