'If You Can Keep It': Higher Education Funding

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The News Roundup For April 3, 2026

President Donald Trump told the nation during a presidential address that he expected the war in Iran to come to a close soon, saying that it was “nearly complete.” Meanwhile, the Pentagon is preparing for a weeks of ground operations in the Middle East.The House rejected a Senat ...  Show more

The State Of Abortion Access In 2026

It’s been nearly four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned.Since then, abortion access across the U.S. has been in flux – and the fight around that care continues today. Now, 13 states have a total ban. And five have restricted abortion after six weeks of gestation. The latest ...  Show more

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