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Philadelphia InquirerThursday, 16 July 2026

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Trump administration quietly swaps slavery panels at President’s House

Displays softening George Washington’s role went up “under the cover of darkness,” Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said.

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Trump tells ICE to resume traffic stops

The fatal shootings of two motorists and a pursuit that led to a third death have sparked renewed criticism of ICE’s enforcement tactics.

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War risk for businesses will mean higher prices

Doing business in a more dangerous and unpredictable world will cost more, pushing up the price of everything from food to electronics.

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At defense industry summit in Pa., Trump rips Shapiro as ‘overrated’

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