Letters from an American

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Trying to Rewrite History

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July 27, 2026

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Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution, Saving America's Story, and more ›

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July 26, 2026

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Trump notifies Congress of new war against Iran, The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription, and more ›

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Week Nine in 250 to 250

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July 25, 2026

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Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects

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Grant cuts to blue states: “Rather than combatting waste, it appears Trump and his cronies are trying to take control of the United States government”

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Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him, Number of U.S. Troop Deaths Suddenly Appears Lower on Pentagon Website, and more ›

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July 23, 2026

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Exclusive: Trump "close" to decision on "massive attack" on Iran, Poll: Trump’s MAGA base is souring on his Iran war, and more ›

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July 22, 2026

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Department of Energy Announces American Nuclear Supply Chain Loans, Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon, and more ›

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Dramatic Cuts

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July 21, 2026

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The Pentagon, sinking billions into Iran war, is quickly running short on cash, Faced With Piles of New Paperwork, People Are Losing Food Stamps, and more ›

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Politics Chat, July 21, 2026

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July 20, 2026

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Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War, Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations, and more ›

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July 19, 2026

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Massachusetts 54th Regiment

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Week Eight in 250 to 250

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July 18, 2026

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July 17, 2026

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Trump Administration Unleashes Global Campaign to Crush Radical Left Terrorism, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatens states over elections after Trump speech, and more ›

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July 16, 2026

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Trump held Situation Room meeting on massive new Iran strikes, Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts due to pollution from Canadian, Minnesota fires, and more ›

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July 15, 2026

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SNAP Tracker: People Are Losing Food Assistance as the Republican Megabill Is Implemented | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a Week, and more ›

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Valuing What Nature Can Accomplish

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