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Bynum Introduces Bill To Reopen CFPB Office For Students And Young Consumers

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, along with Reps. Suzanne Bonamici and Summer Lee, have introduced the Students and Young Consumers Empowerment Act to restore the Office for Students and Young Consumers within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which was closed in 2018, to help protect student loan borrowers and young consumers from predatory lenders.

Travel Advisories, Closed Airports, Empty Skies: How Middle East Air Disruptions Might Affect Your...

The US is advising its citizens to leave the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, and is working to secure military aircraft and charter flights to assist those stranded in the region.

Texas Democrats Break Turnout Records, Surpass Republicans

Democratic turnout in Tuesday's Texas primary reached record levels, with state Rep. James Talarico winning the competitive race for US Senate over US Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and the Democratic advantage in turnout over Republicans being a rarity in recent Texas history.

Everything We Know On Day 4 Of The U.S. And Israel’s War With Iran

Israel and Iran have exchanged strikes, resulting in hundreds of deaths, a warning from the US for Americans to leave the region, and a potential global energy crisis.

Racist and Sexist Remarks By ICE Agents Surface After Shootings

Since June 2025, 13 people have been shot by ICE, Border Patrol and other DHS agents, 5 of them fatally, with 9 agents identified and none of them facing criminal charges, while the DHS has been accused of racism, misogyny and misconduct.

What We Know About Why The U.S. And Israel Attacked Iran And Tehran’s Retaliation

US and Israeli forces have killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint operation, prompting Iran to retaliate with strikes across the Middle East and sparking a conflict that could draw in much of the region.

Who’s Running Iran Now That The Supreme Leader Is Dead?

The Islamic Republic of Iran is in the process of finding a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his assassination, with a three-person council holding power until a new leader is chosen and a body of 88 senior clerics selecting from a number of potential candidates.

Law Enforcement Investigating Whether Iran Strike Was Part Of Austin Mass Shooter’s Motivation, Sources...

Two people were killed and 14 others wounded in a mass shooting in Austin's entertainment district, with the suspect killed by police and the FBI investigating a potential nexus to terrorism.

Nearly Blind Refugee Found Dead In New York Days After Immigration Agents Dropped Him...

A nearly blind refugee was found dead in Buffalo, New York, days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a coffee shop alone, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his final days and drawing criticism from state and local officials.

The Richmond Free Press Ends Publication

(Trice Edney Wire) - When the news began to spread that the Richmond Free Press was about to publish its last edition, the rumor...

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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...

Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.