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June 29

Trump threatens to support a primary challenger against GOP senator for opposing 'big, beautiful bill'

President Donald Trump said he is considering a GOP candidate to face North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in the primary election after he opposed the president's "big, beautiful bill."

June 28

Environmental groups try blocking Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' with last-minute lawsuit

A lawsuit challenges the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center near the Everglades, while Gov. DeSantis defends the $450 million site that will house 5,000 ICE detainees.

June 28

House GOP freshman celebrates young American's safe homecoming amid Iran-Israel conflict

Seth McCready, 21, returns to Virginia from Israel with help from GOP Rep. John McGuire, as President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

June 28

University of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from Trump admin over DEI initiatives

James E. Ryan steps down as University of Virginia president following Trump administration demands related to DEI programs, stating he had already planned for next year to be his last.

June 27

Southern states join forces to break free from 'woke accreditation cartels'

Gov. DeSantis announced six southern states had established a new higher education accrediting body to compete with the existing accreditation "juntas."

June 27

Nationwide injunctions 'endanger' public perception of the court, West Virginia AG says

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey fires back at backlash against the Supreme Court's ruling limiting nationwide injunctions on 'The Story.'

June 27

Alligator mauls woman canoeing as Florida urges vacationers to avoid disaster with safety tips

Florida Fish and Wildlife details fatal alligator attack on Michigan canoeist and launches GatorWise campaign to educate residents on safely sharing waterways with alligators

June 27

Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot

Community mourns North Carolina firefighter Jaywon Lyons, who died during a family vacation in Turks and Caicos, remembered as an optimistic person who served multiple fire departments.

June 27

Scoop: New Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky to team up with top Trump ally

Republican Nate Morris announces Senate bid in Kentucky to succeed McConnell, teaming with Trump ally Kirk while positioning as a MAGA candidate against rivals Barr and Cameron

June 27

GOP rep speaks out after being forced to evacuate offices over threats from pro-abortion activists

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., spoke to "Fox & Friends First" on Friday after she received death threats and had to evacuate her office after sharing her story of her ectopic pregnancy.