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Government-politics

Trump Administration Prepares New Wave of Tariffs on Dozens of Trading Partners

Trump Administration Prepares New Wave of Tariffs on Dozens of Trading Partners

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The Trump administration is preparing a new round of tariffs on dozens of trading partners as temporary import duties introduced earlier this year are due to expire this week

The Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion dollars, says Defense Secretary Pete Hesgseth

The Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion dollars, says Defense Secretary Pete Hesgseth

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee that the Pentagon needs nearly 70 billion dollars in additional funding for the war in Iran. The hearing turned combative as Senators demanded explanations as to the military's strategy to win or otherwise end the war. Story by Bryan Quinn.

Is the U.S. booze ban working?

Is the U.S. booze ban working?

  • CBC English

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves in response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, CBC’s Eli Glasner asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political symbolism — and an inconvenience for consumers.

Cities that block ICE could lose police, rape kit funding, DOJ says

Cities that block ICE could lose police, rape kit funding, DOJ says

  • Nick Penzenstadler USA Today

The Trump administration is pressuring cities to sign cooperation agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials with the strongest tool at its disposal: money.

Trump team scrutinized election agency before firings

Trump team scrutinized election agency before firings

  • Bo Erickson and Erin Banco Reuters

President Donald Trump's administration spent more than a year scrutinizing the federal agency that oversees U.S. voting systems, questioning its handling of the 2020 presidential election and vetting potential new leaders before he fired its commissioners this month, according to documents …

Graham's death tests congressional Republicans at a crucial moment

Graham's death tests congressional Republicans at a crucial moment

  • Zachary Schermele USA Today

Months before they are at risk of losing full control of Capitol Hill, congressional Republicans are dealing with a lot of problems.

Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure

Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure

  • Helen Coster and Valerie Volcovici Reuters

As backlash spreads, the fight over data centers is no longer confined to town councils, leaving politicians across the nation scrambling to keep up.

Markwayne Mullin promised a quieter DHS. Then came the shootings

Markwayne Mullin promised a quieter DHS. Then came the shootings

    Markwayne Mullin vowed to take the Department of Homeland Security out of the headlines as its new secretary.

    Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes

    Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes

      With the collapse of an interim ceasefire deal reached a month ago, Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to break Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

      What it means if daylight saving time becomes permanent

      What it means if daylight saving time becomes permanent

        The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would allow states to enact daylight saving time year-round, a shift from the existing practice of changing clocks twice a year.

        Trump's approval rating drops among white working class

        Trump's approval rating drops among white working class

          White working-class and rural voters strongly backed Trump in 2024 due to economic and immigration promises, but recent polls show growing disapproval among these groups, especially on economic issues.

          Haitians set to lose TPS protections July 24; what to know

          Haitians set to lose TPS protections July 24; what to know

            After the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, more than 350,000 are expected to lose their legal authorization to live and work in the U.S. on July 24, leaving them vulnerable to detention and deportation if they do not have another lawful immigration status. Immigration advocates say now is the time to prepare.

            Trump threatens network licenses for not carrying speech

            Trump threatens network licenses for not carrying speech

              Two of the three major U.S. television networks and CNN did not broadcast President Donald Trump's primetime address Thursday on their primary platforms, drawing a rebuke from Trump.

              Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address

              Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address

                Democratic leaders react to President Donald Trump's speech that exacerbated U.S. election fraud claims and China's alleged involvement.

                Local News

                Local 4-H'ers earn ribbons during clothing show at the Dawson County Fair

                The garments and items made this year by Dawson County 4-H’ers were entered at the 2026 Dawson County Clothing Contest.

                Seven 4-H'ers earn purple ribbons during bucket calf show at Dawson County Fair

                Seven 4-H'ers earn purple ribbons during bucket calf show at Dawson County Fair

                The Dawson County Fair bucket calf show took place Thursday, July 10 at the fairgrounds in Lexington.

                Lexington's Jaelin Wolfinger wins overall grand champion at feeder calf show at the Dawson County Fair

                Lexington's Jaelin Wolfinger wins overall grand champion at feeder calf show at the Dawson County Fair

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                Overton's Owen Lassen earns overall grand champion market beef champion at Dawson County Fair; other beef show results

                Overton's Owen Lassen earns overall grand champion market beef champion at Dawson County Fair; other beef show results

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                State & Regional

                Ricketts adds provision to water legislation expediting Perkins Canal project

                Ricketts adds provision to water legislation expediting Perkins Canal project

                U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts aims to hold the Army Corps of Engineers accountable for any delays in issuing a construction permit for the Perkins County Canal by early 2028. 

                25-year-old pleads no contest to motor vehicle homicide for crash that killed Lincoln man

                25-year-old pleads no contest to motor vehicle homicide for crash that killed Lincoln man

                Ahmad Al Kadah will face up to three years of imprisonment at his sentencing in September on the felony motor vehicle homicide charge.

                Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska mayors, announce census tracts nominated for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones

                Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska mayors, announce census tracts nominated for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones

                Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska mayors, announce census tracts nominated for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones

                Douglas County deputy: Argument over boundaries led to grandmother's death

                Douglas County deputy: Argument over boundaries led to grandmother's death

                A fight over boundaries led to a grandmother’s death by suffocation in an Elkhorn area apartment last month, a Douglas County investigator testified Wednesday.

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                Overton's Owen Lassen earns overall grand champion market beef champion at Dawson County Fair; other beef show results

                Overton's Owen Lassen earns overall grand champion market beef champion at Dawson County Fair; other beef show results

                Seven 4-H'ers earn purple ribbons during bucket calf show at Dawson County Fair

                Seven 4-H'ers earn purple ribbons during bucket calf show at Dawson County Fair

                Lexington's Jaelin Wolfinger wins overall grand champion at feeder calf show at the Dawson County Fair

                Lexington's Jaelin Wolfinger wins overall grand champion at feeder calf show at the Dawson County Fair

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                Crime

                Photos: Child riding bicycle critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bennington

                Photos: Child riding bicycle critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bennington

                An elementary-aged child was struck by a vehicle at 7:08 p.m. Wednesday while riding her bicycle across the road from one driveway to another in Bennington.

                23-year-old Cozad man charged with child enticement

                23-year-old Cozad man charged with child enticement

                A 23-year-old Cozad man has been accused of enticing a minor through electronic communications.

                Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

                Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

                Two homes were damaged Monday night after a house fire on Crown Point Avenue in Omaha.

                Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                The most recent employee arrested was accused of sending explicit text messages and videos to a Douglas County youth confined at the Kearney center. She’s now facing six felony charges.

                Politics

                Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska mayors, announce census tracts nominated for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones

                Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska mayors, announce census tracts nominated for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones

                Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska mayors, announce census tracts nominated for designation as Federal Opportunity Zones

                Nebraska, Omaha leaders expect 'opportunity zones' to deliver housing, growth

                Nebraska, Omaha leaders expect 'opportunity zones' to deliver housing, growth

                Ten Omaha census tracts were designated "Opportunity Zones" to promote investment in business and housing development. 

                Tom Osborne unanimously selected as first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee

                Tom Osborne unanimously selected as first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee

                In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission selected former Husker football coach Tom Osborne as the first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee.

                Ricketts says Congress must address 'birth tourism'

                Ricketts says Congress must address 'birth tourism'

                Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts he believes Congress the power to clarify birthright citizenship through legislation and has the opportunity to pass legislation addressing "birth tourism." 

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