Sessions Defends Policy as Border Debate Splits GOP
The border crackdown puts Senator Sessions at the center of a GOP split as Orrin Hatch, John McCain, and Susan Collins demand revised tactics. Homeland Security chief Nielsen rebuked the approach while Sessions urged enforcement and warned illegal crossings. Former first ladies and United Methodist leaders join the critique, labeling the policy immoral or abusive.
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Corrections and Clarifications on Gaming Disorder Classification
The World Health Organization reclassified video game addiction as gaming disorder but the American Psychiatric Association’s stance was misrepresented. The APA previously found insufficient evidence for the condition and placed it in the DSM appendix in 2013. USA TODAY invites readers to contact accuracy at 800 872 7073 or accuracy@usatoday.com.
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Teacher pay and health benefits strain schools across states
Health care costs rise while funding falls push teachers to fund coverage and supplies. Jersey City faced a $110 million bill with a 13 percent rise. deals ended a one day strike with temporary fixes. West Virginia Oklahoma Arizona Kentucky Colorado North Carolina saw protests as average salaries lagged, while national figures show leaner budgets and higher premiums.
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GOP ties Clinton probe to Russia inquiry at hearing
House Republicans push to link the inspector general report on Hillary Clinton’s email affair to the Mueller inquiry, claiming FBI bias in both cases while Horowitz testifies his review does not connect them. Democrats reject the reading, noting the report finds no political interference in Clinton’s case and cites troubling but non‑conclusive texts.
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Public backs North Korea summit amid ally concerns poll finds
A USA Today Suffolk University poll of 1,000 registered voters shows 45 to 35 percent expect the summit to reduce the nuclear threat, but 55 to 19 percent doubt denuclearization. Fifty four percent fear worsening ties with allies like Canada, Germany and Britain after the G 7 talks. 36 percent are not concerned.
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