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1 week ago | 
columbiadailyherald.com | Jordan Green
Concerns have arisen about the future of Juneteenth as a federal holiday due to President Trump's efforts to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. While President Trump has not explicitly stated his intention to end Juneteenth, his actions have fueled speculation. Ending Juneteenth as a federal holiday would require an act of Congress. Juneteenth will be celebrated on Thursday, June 19, but could this be the last one?
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1 week ago | 
usatoday.com | Jordan Green
• President Trump's approval ratings have shifted following a weekend of protests coinciding with a military parade held on his birthday. • An estimated 5 million protested across the nation against the president and his administration. • Polling data from various sources shows a mixed picture of President Trump's approval, ranging from 38% to 52% favorable. President Donald Trump's approval ratings dropped after a weekend of protests against the president.
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1 week ago | 
columbiadailyherald.com | Jordan Green
Elon Musk shared drug test results on X showing negative results for various substances. This followed accusations of drug use during Trump's campaign and presidency. Musk previously attacked Trump in a series of X posts, later apologizing for some of them. One of billionaire Elon Musk's most recent posts on X is raising some questions. On June 17, Musk took to his platform to share the results of a drug test he took on June 16.
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1 week ago | 
columbiadailyherald.com | Jordan Green
It is illegal to drive with hazard lights on in Tennessee except when stopped or disabled. Drivers should use headlights in low visibility conditions, not hazard lights. Hazard light use while driving can obscure turn signals and create confusion. Many drivers in the South have likely seen other drivers turn on their hazard lights while driving down the road, regardless of the weather conditions, but this may not be as legal as you might think.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-journal.com | Jordan Green
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Jordan Green |Lianna Norman
Father's Day is fast approaching, and while barbecues are being planned, several restaurants are offering deals and discounts to treat any dads around. While Mother's Day has been around for 100 years, Father's Day is having its 59th official celebration this year. It may have been celebrated before, but it was not officially made a holiday until 1966, while Mother's Day became a holiday in 1914. To celebrate Father's Day this year, dozens of restaurant chains around Tennessee will offer discounts.
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2 weeks ago | 
goupstate.com | Bella Carpentier |Jordan Green
Social justice groups across the country are planning demonstrations on Saturday, June 14, as part of a national day of action organized by the 50501 movement. These demonstrations were planned for Saturday to coincide with Flag Day and President Donald Trump's birthday. The day also falls on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army on June 14, 1775.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Jordan Green
President Donald Trump has achieved his goal of holding a military parade, and it is scheduled to take place this weekend. June 14 will be a busy day as it is hosting the U.S. for a military parade, Flag Day takes place, and the president will be turning 79 years old.
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2 weeks ago | 
columbiadailyherald.com | Jordan Green
The U.S. and China reached a trade deal framework after two days of negotiations in London. The deal includes a 55% tariff on Chinese imports to the U.S. and a 10% tariff on U.S. imports to China. The new tariffs are significantly lower than the 145% tariffs previously imposed by Trump. President Donald Trump and officials from China announced that they have agreed on a framework for a trade deal between the two major economic powers.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Jordan Green |Francesca Chambers
Another addition to the President Donald Trump's tax bill is a program to provide financial support for children born in the United States. The program would create the Money Accounts for Growth and Advancement program, or MAGA accounts. Through the program, there would be a one-time contribution of $1,000 from the federal government to the child, and parents, churches, or private foundations are also eligible to contribute financially to the account.
