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Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is estimated to leave millions without health care. He insists ‘it’s not going to cause death’
About 11.8 million people are at risk of losing their health insurance, according to the Congressional Budget Office ...
As Trump’s grip tightens, the political center thins out
President Donald Trump’s grip on the GOP is eroding the party’s ideological center, as many lawmakers conclude there’s little ...
The 5 big questions about the Senate battleground map
Democrats face an exceedingly difficult Senate map — and how the next 16 months play out will be determined by these five ...
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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Sunday, July 13
I am so proud that The Mercury has Sound Off. Other papers can’t deal with a forum like this. The other papers can’t deal ...
Companies have invested in solar, wind energy in Oklahoma. Trump's spending bill may change that
On top of tax and Medicaid cuts, the spending bill makes sweeping changes to incentives offered to renewable energy projects.
In Arizona, Democrats fight over who’s the real “outsider”
Everyone is running as an outsider in the Democratic primary to replace the late Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva, speaking to the appetite for change within the party.