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The Forgotten Cuban Role in America's Independence

The United States today is trying to help Cubans regain their liberty by applying unprecedented pressure to the communist regime that has repressed them for 67 years. It is not the first time America ...

2026-07-01

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What Makes an American—Birthright Citizenship and the U.S. at 250

On the cusp of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission has prepared a lineup of events celebrating the nation’s virtues. Plus: Several important Supreme Court decisions hav...

2026-07-01

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A Pro-Life Win for Embryo Adoption

IVF has been one of the most hotly contested topics of the Trump administration, as efforts to expand access to the fertility procedure have drawn sharp criticism from pro-lifers and the Make America ...

2026-07-01

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Food Additives and GRAS Substances: A Legal Framework

Over the past few decades, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) regulation of food additives has provoked debate. In general, food additives, which include substances such as spices, emulsifiers...

2026-07-02

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Jefferson’s Mind, Spalding’s Commentary

Matthew Spalding, the Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, welcomes the Semiquincentennial bearing not a narrative...

2026-07-01

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Israel: Major Issues and U.S. Relations

October 23, 2015 – July 2, 2026R44245 The United States and Israel have cooperated closely for decades, reflecting assessments across several Administrations and Congresses that the countries shar...

2026-07-02

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Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations

January 8, 2016 – July 2, 2026IF10238 Cambodia, with a population of 17 million, is one of the younger and poorer countries in Southeast Asia. U.S.-Cambodia relations have been complicated since t...

2026-07-02

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NATO: Issues for the July 2026 Ankara Summit

Heads of state and government from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) 32 members are scheduled to meet for a summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7-8, 2026. NATO Secretary General Mark Rut...

2026-07-02

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Independence Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet

June 17, 2015 – July 2, 2026R44076 Independence Day, often called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday recognizing the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This year ma...

2026-07-02

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions

June 29, 2016 – July 1, 2026R44548 The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 prohibits the employment of "oppressive child labor" in the United States, which the act defines—with some exceptio...

2026-07-01

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National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations

The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal ac...

2026-07-01

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The Deduction for Overtime Compensation

Federal law generally requires workers to pay individual income taxes and payroll taxes on their earned income. The 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created a new income tax deduction of up to $1...

2026-07-01

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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962

May 22, 2025 – July 1, 2026IF13006 Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. §1862), allows the President to impose restrictions on goods imports or enter into negotia...

2026-07-01