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Opinion

‘Happy’ birthday Mr. President – Or is it?

Local columns

WASHINGTON — During President Donald Trump's second term (2.0), I have not seen much "happy." It truly does not appear that Trump had a "happy" birthday. It was his 79th birthday, but "the happy" in happy birthday has somehow vanished. And this is regrettable. I respect the presidency. ...

Almanac

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Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission By The Associated Press undefined Today is Tuesday, June 24, the 175th day of 2025. There are 190 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 24, 1983, the space shuttle Challenger — ...

We have a commonality

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: Delta County Unified is striving to bring civility back to political discourse and a sense of community back to our county. Whether you are a Democrat, a Republican, or an Independent, there are a few basic things we can all agree on. We all want affordable housing. We all want ...

Poll: Americans want Medicaid, food stamps funding maintained

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WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump's big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts, a new survey shows most U.S. adults don't think the government is overspending on the programs the GOP has focused on cutting, like Medicaid and food ...

Trump, War and the Constitution

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WASHINGTON — Has the United States become what President Donald Trump recently condemned? Can the president fight any war he wishes? Can Congress fund any war it chooses? Are there constitutional and legal requirements that must first be met before war is waged? These questions should be ...