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2 hours ago
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TECH
World

EU to Restrict Social Media for Minors.

The European Union plans to introduce strict restrictions on social media for those aged under 13, mirroring a similar proposal pursued by the British government earlier this year.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The European Union (EU) is preparing to implement strict limits on social media across all 27 of its member states, citing child safety risks.
📺 DETAIL: On Monday, Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, pushed to restrict access to social media across the continent. Von der Leyen called for age-based limits on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Formal proposals expected to be included in Von der Leyen’s State of the Union address scheduled for September. The announcement was issued alongside a paper that argued for a two-tier approach to social media. Specifically, the paper proposed that those under 13 years old should only be allowed to access social media under the supervision of parents, teachers, and caregivers for limited periods of time.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is clear we need age-appropriate restrictions to platforms… The question is ​no ⁠longer if children face risks ‌online, but what can we do to give children a safer start online… We first need to consider the type ​of platforms that are harmful to our children… And when we ​have this clearly defined category, ‌I believe we need to consider ​phased and gradual access for different age ranges.” – Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
🎯 IMPACT: If enacted, these measures would significantly alter how people interact with social media platforms across the EU. The mechanisms required to ensure users are old enough to use social media are likely to spark concerns about online privacy and politically-motivated censorship. The proposal follows similar measures pursued in other parts of the world, such as the United Kingdom.
📺 FLASHBACK: Last month, the British government announced its intention to restrict access to social media for those aged under 16. Crucially, the ban requires adults to upload ID to use social media to prove that they are old enough, ending online privacy. Social media companies have since warned that effectively barring access to safer, regulated platforms could incentivize children to use more dangerous, unregulated platforms.

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2 hours ago
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Mamdani’s Affordability Plan Fails as NYC Rents Soar.

A new report has revealed that rents in New York City have increased significantly under socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, compounding the city’s pre-existing affordability crisis.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Rents in New York City under far-left socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) have reached an all-time high, according to a new report.
📺 DETAIL: According to a new report from The Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage firm, rent in New York City (NYC) has reached an all-time high. Specifically, compared to last year, the median rent in Brooklyn rose by eight percent to $4,350, while the median rent in Manhattan rose by eight percent to $5,295. In Queens, specifically Rego Park, the cost of renting a studio apartment rose by over 20 percent, and the cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment rose by 12 percent. Manhattan’s vacancy rate also narrowed to under two percent and available listings in the area declined 16 percent year-over-year in June. In Brooklyn, available listings spent 30 percent fewer days on the market. “Across the board, quality apartments are commanding a premium, and renters have little room to negotiate,” wrote Gary Malin, COO of The Corcoran Group.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “NYC’s housing affordability crisis is at DEFCON 1. We need to push harder on every front to address our housing shortage… Update zoning, invest more City $ in affordable units, lower the time & cost City bureaucracy imposes on construction, get 1000s of vacant regulated units back on the market. We need bold action. This is a crisis.” – City Comptroller Mark Levine on X (formerly Twitter).
🎯 IMPACT: The record-high rents underscore the extent of NYC’s ongoing affordability crisis. As Mamdani campaigned on affordability during the race for Mayor, support for the self-proclaimed socialist may wane as rental costs in NYC remain high. This data also suggests that, given the collapse in available listings, it’s unlikely that NYC’s affordability crisis can be alleviated without building more units at a faster rate, which would require meaningful cuts to city bureaucracy. 
📺 FLASHBACK: In early April, it was reported that Mamdani’s preliminary housing plans included applying “a racial equity framework to all new housing proposals to ensure fair geographic investment,” suggesting that Mamdani’s administration is primarily concerned with racial disparities in housing, rather than the cost of living. In late June, a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas revealed that illegal immigration under the Biden government resulted in higher home prices and rent costs, indicating that a reduction in immigration can help reduce demand-side housing pressures.

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3 hours ago
Health
News

Court Revives Autism and ADHD Lawsuits Against Tylenol.

A federal appeals court has reinstated lawsuits claiming Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to autism and ADHD.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. appeals court has overturned a previous dismissal of lawsuits against Tylenol manufacturers, allowing claims that the drug’s use during pregnancy is linked to autism and ADHD to proceed. The court found that the lower court improperly excluded scientific evidence presented by the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses.
📰 DETAIL: The decision comes amid ongoing debate over the safety of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, known as paracetamol in Europe, during pregnancy. While some studies suggest a potential risk, major pharmaceutical corporations and medical organizations maintain that Tylenol has not been proven unsafe for pregnant women. The appeals court emphasized that their ruling does not establish a causal link but rather addresses the admissibility of expert testimony.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We look forward to presenting that evidence to a jury.” – Ashley Keller, attorney for the plaintiffs.
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling revives hundreds of lawsuits and could influence how courts handle scientific evidence in similar cases. It also highlights the ongoing scientific and political debate surrounding the safety of common medications during pregnancy amid an unprecedented and sustained rise in autism diagnoses.
📺 FLASHBACK: President Donald J. Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “strongly recommend that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary” in September.

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4 hours ago
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Bill Seeks to End Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegals by Classifying Parents as ‘Invaders.’

Senator Jim Banks’s proposed Citizenship Act seeks to redefine birthright citizenship laws by targeting illegal immigrants and birth tourists as “invaders,” following a recent Supreme Court ruling.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) announced the introduction of the Citizenship Act, which aims to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and birth tourists by defining their parents as “invaders” under federal law. This comes after a Supreme Court ruling in the Trump v. Barbara case left the door open for Congress to make legislative changes to federal birthright citizenship laws.
📺 DETAIL: Banks’s legislation builds on Justice Brett Kavanaugh‘s partial concurrence in the Barbara case, which suggested that Congress could amend federal statutes to create exceptions to birthright citizenship. Banks said the legislation would codify Trump’s executive order declaring illegal immigration an “invasion” and amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude children of unauthorized immigrants and birth tourists from birthright citizenship. The proposal argues that existing legal exceptions recognized in the 1898 Supreme Court decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark—including children of foreign diplomats and enemy forces occupying U.S. territory—could be applied to individuals Congress defines as invaders. Banks said the measure would strengthen U.S. sovereignty without requiring a constitutional amendment by relying on Congress’s authority over naturalization under Article I of the Constitution. The legislation also cites Article IV’s requirement that the federal government protect states against invasion and references writings by James Madison supporting Congress’s exclusive role in establishing uniform naturalization laws. Banks argues the bill addresses the exploitation of birthright citizenship through illegal immigration and foreign-backed birth tourism. The legislation further cites concerns about Chinese birth tourism and claims that some foreign actors have used birthright citizenship as part of broader efforts to advance national interests in the United States.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision was an unprecedented assault on American sovereignty, and we must do whatever it takes to save our country.” – Sen. Jim Banks
🎯 IMPACT: If passed, the Citizenship Act would reshape the legal framework for birthright citizenship in the U.S., potentially reducing incentives for illegal immigration and birth tourism.
📺 FLASHBACK: The 1898 Wong Kim Ark case established birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. but included exceptions for diplomats’ children, hostile occupiers’ children, and “enemies within,” which Banks’s bill now seeks to expand to include illegal immigrants and birth tourists.

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5 hours ago
News
World

Trump Admin Moves to Dismantle Globalist International Criminal Court.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has initiated a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, citing threats to U.S. sovereignty.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, labeling it a threat to U.S. sovereignty. Rubio’s plan involves a comprehensive “whole-of-government” effort to disable the ICC’s ability to function.
📰 DETAIL: Rubio’s strategy includes diplomatic efforts, scrutinizing nations that support the ICC, and imposing visa revocations and travel bans on ICC personnel. Significantly, the U.S. never signed the Rome Statute, which established the ICC, and is not subject to its jurisdiction, yet the State Department warns it is trying to act against Americans regardless.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The ICC poses an intolerable threat to U.S. sovereignty – it claims the authority to prosecute and even imprison American servicemen and officials operating on behalf of America’s national interest. Americans never signed up for this, and all American presidents since the ICC’s ratification have maintained that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over Americans… The ICC now seeks to become the unaccountable global arbiter – positioning itself above and beyond the nation state as a supranational enforcement arm of a globalist bureaucracy empowered to persecute American servicemen and officials at will.” – U.S. State Department
🎯 IMPACT: The campaign could strain international relations, particularly with countries that refuse to stop supporting the ICC, and may lead to increased debate over legal jurisdiction and sovereignty. The State Department is stressing that there will be “Increased scrutiny of nations that refuse to reject the ICC’s false authority while relying on U.S. assistance.”
👀 FLASHBACK: Previous U.S. administrations have had contentious relationships with the ICC, with the George W. Bush administration notably overseeing the passage of the “Hauge Invasion Act,” officially the American Service-Members’ Protection Act (ASPA), which authorizes using military force to free any American being held by the court, which is located in The Hague, in the Netherlands.

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6 hours ago
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War

Trump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Pitches 20% Toll from Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald J. Trump has suggested the U.S. begin charging its own toll on shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz in exchange for keeping it open.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump proposed U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting the U.S. act as the “guardian angel” of the waterway and charge a 20 percent fee on all cargo shipped through it. His comments follow heightened tensions with Iran, with strikes against the Islamic Republic resuming after it broke a ceasefire by attacking commerical tankers.
📺 DETAIL: Trump reiterated the proposal on Truth Social, while Iran‘s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters responded that any U.S. attempt to manage transit through the strait without coordination with Tehran would be met with strong resistance. The comments came as hostilities escalated after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks on energy and military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan, while the U.S. military confirmed strikes against Iranian forces following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels last week. Both Washington and Tehran have accused each other of violating a temporary Memorandum of Understanding intended to reduce tensions, with Iran insisting vessels must follow routes designated by Tehran and the United States maintaining that ships should be allowed to transit the waterway freely. Trump also said that Iran held lengthy negotiations on Sunday and that an agreement had been reached, although fighting resumed shortly afterward.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We’re going to keep the strait, and we’ll probably run it. We’ll become the guardian of the strait… And we should be reimbursed for that.” – Donald J. Trump
🎯 IMPACT: Trump’s proposal further escalates tensions with Iran, which has already stated it will not permit U.S. control of the strait. The suggestion of imposing a shipping fee could also provoke international backlash, given the global reliance on the waterway for energy supplies, but it is consistent with Trump’s belief that allies should not be able to rely on the U.S. to secure their interests for nothing in return.

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Labour MP Apologizes After Accusing Nigel Farage of ‘Faux Outrage’ Over Murder of Ann Widdecombe.

The Labour Party’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence against Women has issued an apology after describing Nigel Farage’s reaction to the murder of Reform UK’s Ann Widdecombe as “faux outrage.”

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Labour-controlled British government’s minister for Safeguarding and Violence against Women has apologized after describing anger following Ann Widdecombe’s murder as “faux outrage.”
📺 DETAIL: On Monday, Natalie Fleet, Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolsover and the British government’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence against Women posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Nigel Farage & his gang of bin men [garbage men] get the same security as the rest of us. Sick of the faux outrage.” Fleet’s post followed the murder of Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP and the Reform UK party’s immigration and justice spokeswoman, and subsequent requests by Reform leader Nigel Farage, along with other Reform British politicians, for increased security. Following online backlash, Fleet deleted the post and issued an apology on X.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Apologies for offence caused by my earlier tweet, which I’ve now deleted. My thoughts are – as they have always been – with Ann Widdecombe’s loved ones at this awful time,” posted Fleet on X.
🎯 IMPACT: The fact that the flippant tweet was posted by a government minister tasked with Safeguarding and Violence against Women, following the murder of a well-known female politician and spokeswoman for a popular political party, sparked widespread calls for Fleet’s resignation. The initial post also raises concerns about a two-tier attitude from the British government when it comes to tackling violence against women.
📺 FLASHBACK: In a statement to the House of Commons this week, British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, offered a security meeting to Nigel Farage, leader of Reform, following the murder of Miss Widdecombe. This followed the arrest of a 28-year-old man suspected of murdering Widdecombe at her home in Devon, south-west England. Police have confirmed that the suspect was arrested on terrorism charges. He was not previously known to Prevent, Britain’s counter-terrorism program, according to the British government.

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7 hours ago
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Crime
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Video Released of Ann Widdecombe Murder Suspect’s Arrest by Counter Terror Police.

Counter Terrorism Police escorted the man suspected of murdering Ann Widdecombe, Reform UK’s immigration and justice spokeswoman, from his house in newly released footage of the arrest.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Video footage of the man suspected of murdering Ann Widdecombe, the Reform UK party’s immigration and justice spokeswoman, being arrested at his house in Rotherham, northern England, has been released.
📺 DETAIL: Counter Terrorism Police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a legendary former Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) and the immigration and justice spokeswoman for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party. The footage was taken outside the suspect’s house in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It shows the topless suspect being escorted from his house by Counter Terrorism Police. The footage shows the suspect being handcuffed. The arrest apparently took place on Saturday at approximately 21:00 BST (British Summer Time), days after Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon, south-west England. The suspect’s address is more than 200 miles from Widdecombe’s home.
🎯 IMPACT: The footage confirms that the suspect is in police custody. The presence of Counter Terrorism Police at the scene of the arrest reinforces suspicions that Widdecombe’s murder was politically motivated, rather than a simple act of murder. The footage matches similar recordings taken by other outlets at the time and place of the arrest.
📺 FLASHBACK: Last week, an investigation was announced into the death of Miss Widdecombe. The 78-year-old former government minister was a well-known figure in British politics. Initially a member of the Conservative Party, she joined Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party, which eventually became Reform UK. On July 9, she was found dead at her house. Police later confirmed that her death was being treated as a murder case. Leftists mocked and celebrated Widdecombe’s death online, who was known for her staunchly conservative and Christian beliefs. The police later confirmed that the suspect was arrested on terrorism charges. Nigel Farage, Reform’s leader, has since been invited to a security meeting with the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, who is roughly equivalent to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, and the chairman of the Home Office’s independent body which handles security for elected officials.

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8 hours ago
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Religion

Burning of 173-Year Old Brooklyn Church Investigated as Arson Attack.

The 173-year-old South Bushwick Reformed Church in Brooklyn is rallying for restoration after a devastating fire, now under investigation as a potential arson case.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A fire on June 19 that severely damaged the South Bushwick Reformed Church in Brooklyn, New York, is being investigated as a possible act of arson after video footage revealed a person fleeing the scene shortly before the blaze began.
📺 DETAIL: The fire required nearly 200 firefighters to battle the flames for more than two hours before bringing it under control. No injuries were reported, but the church’s worship space and ministry center suffered significant damage. Church leaders have launched a GoFundMe campaign to support recovery efforts, raising more than $14,000 as of Saturday, and have asked city officials to delay demolition plans while structural assessments are completed. According to the church, an engineer determined the building remains structurally sound. In a statement, the congregation said its mission will continue despite the loss of its historic building and pledged to work with city agencies, engineers, preservation experts, and community partners on restoration efforts. The church, built in 1853 with congregational roots dating back to the 1600s, is recognized as a historic house of worship and is seeking support to preserve the site for future generations.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The church is not brick and mortar alone. The church is people. The church is faith. The church is love in action,” reads a message on the church’s website.
🎯 IMPACT: This may be just the latest case of an anti-Christian attack on a church in America, and follows a broader trend across much of the Western world where anti-Christian hate and church attacks have risen significantly.

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9 hours ago
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Farage Offered Security Briefing as UK Govt Admits Ann Widdecombe Murder Suspect Was Not on Counter-Terror Radar.

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has extended a security meeting offer to Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage following revelations about the suspect in Ann Widdecombe’s murder case.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The British Home Secretary has offered a security meeting to Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, following new details regarding the suspect in the murder of Reform UK immigration and justice spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe. Notably, the Home Office previously cut Farage’s security, forcing him to find private funding.
📰 DETAIL: On Monday, in a statement to the House of Commons, British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, offered a security meeting to Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party. The offer coincided with new information about the 28-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a long-time, prominent figure in British politics. “Today is a dark day in our political life, but we must also use it as an opportunity to celebrate Ann Widdecombe’s memory. She was a unique figure in our politics, a distinctive and devoted public servant, the likes of whom you will rarely, if ever, see again,” said the Home Secretary on Monday. The suspect was not previously known to Prevent, Britain’s counter-terrorism program. Soon after, Farage accepted Mahmood’s offer for a security meeting on X (formerly Twitter). The meeting will be co-hosted by the chair of Ravec (Royal and VIP Executive Committee), the Home Office’s independent body which handles security for officials.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Thank you for this offer [Shabana Mahmood]. I will meet with the Chair of Ravec and discuss the security of all Reform politicians, including those who are not MPs,” replied Farage on X.
🎯 IMPACT: The offer of a security meeting underscores the heightened concern for the safety of public figures following the murder of Widdecombe, especially Reform UK politicians. The offer of a security meeting to Farage specifically is likely to reinforce the growing suspicion among members of the public, especially supporters of Reform UK, that Widdecombe’s murder was politically motivated.
👀 FLASHBACK: Last week, an investigation was announced into the death of Ann Widdecombe. The 78-year-old former Conservative MP and government minister turned Brexit and Reform UK party figure was found dead at her home. The same day, it was confirmed that Widdecombe’s death was being treated as a murder by the police. In reaction to news of the legendary and devoutly Christian politician’s death, leftists celebrated online. This week, a suspect was arrested on terrorism charges.

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10 hours ago
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Obama Judge Halts Trump’s Restrictions on Federal Grants Funding DEI.

A California federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, halting the Trump administration’s attempt to tie anti-DEI conditions to federal grant funding.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A Barack Obama-appointed federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from attaching anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) conditions to federal grant funding. The preliminary injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge William Orrick, prevents enforcement of new certification requirements against 11 municipal governments, citing constitutional and legal overreach.
📺 DETAIL: The lawsuit was brought by several California and Oregon cities and counties, which argued the administration had imposed ideological conditions on grants that Congress had already approved for programs including public safety, disaster preparedness, law enforcement, water conservation, and crime victim services. Orrick agreed, writing that the challenged conditions were unrelated to the purposes of the grant programs and lacked statutory authorization. The disputed requirements directed recipients to certify they were not operating DEI programs that violate federal anti-discrimination law and included provisions encouraging cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and compliance with related executive orders. The administration has defended the policy as a lawful effort to ensure federal funds are not used to support discriminatory practices and is expected to appeal the ruling. Orrick claimed that allowing the conditions to remain in place during the litigation could disrupt funding for anti-terrorism efforts, wildfire preparedness, flood mitigation, forensic science, law enforcement training, and services for crime victims and human trafficking survivors. The preliminary injunction will remain in effect while the lawsuit proceeds.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “What defendants seek to do likely violates the Constitution (separation of powers and Spending Clause) and the Administrative Procedures Act.” – Judge William Orrick
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling temporarily halts the administration’s broader strategy to ensure federal dollars are not used for DEI-related programs, leaving the policy in legal limbo pending an expected appeal.

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