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US Politics · United States

Karoline Leavitt details $200M ballroom plans at White House

58% Center coverage: 226 sources

After giving the Rose Garden a Mar-a-Lago style makeover and the Oval Office a golden tinge, President Donald Trump now has set his sights on renovating the White House's East Wing with a $200 million ballroom.See the Story

Politics · El Salvador

El Salvador’s Congress votes 57 to 3 to amend constitution, end presidential term limits

48% Left coverage: 86 sources

The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele approved constitutional changes in the country’s National Assembly on Thursday that will allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms to six years.See the Story

Measles · United States

US vaccination rates for measles, other diseases drop further, government data says

71% Center coverage: 77 sources

Vaccination rates for several diseases including measles, diphtheria and polio decreased among U.S. kindergartners in the 2024-25 school year from the year before, according to federal data posted on Thursday.See the Story

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Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant

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Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant

Arkansas hikers killed: What we know about teacher charged with murdering couple in front of children

42% Left coverage: 57 sources

Arkansas police charged a 28-year-old schoolteacher in the killing of a married couple who were hiking with their children at Devil’s Den State Park, finding him in a nearby city after a multi-day search. US Crime · Arkansas See the Story

City Lawsuit Challenges Trump Orders Limiting DEI and Gender Identity Rights

60% Left coverage: 5 sources

Seattle leaders challenge Trump orders threatening civil rights and $370M in federal funds. City argues for LGBTQ+ and DEI protection linked to key projects.Donald Trump · Seattle See the Story

Julia Whelan Has Narrated 600 Audiobooks and Counting. So Why Isn't She Paid Like It?

Coverage: 10 sources

After recording more than 600 audiobooks, Julia Whelan has become a go-to narrator for books by popular authors including Emily Henry and Taylor Jenkins Reid.Audiobook · Oxford See the Story

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