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The College Board released a statement saying the state of Florida has effectively banned AP Psychology in the state. Reuters

College Board: Florida ‘effectively banned AP psychology’ in state

Former President Trump pled not guilty to four felony charges in a Washington district court on Thursday, Aug. 4. Reuters

Trump speaks out after pleading not guilty to charges: The Rundown August 4

The Biden administration is withholding federal funding for hunting and archery programs at elementary and secondary schools. Getty Images

Biden admin withholds funds from schools with archery, hunting programs

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make his first court appearance related to the latest federal charges he faces. Reuters

Trump to make court appearance on 2020 charges: The Rundown August 3

The House Jan. 6 investigative committee sent the Justice Department a criminal referral that included two of the charges in Trump indictment. Getty Images

Trump charges closely align with Jan. 6 investigative committee criminal referrals

An annual survey of high school seniors revealed that 23% of young men identify conservative, compared to just 13% who identify as liberal. Getty Images

Study: 12th grade boys lean conservative, but not politically invested

The special district that governs the Walt Disney World resort in Florida announced it's ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Getty Images

DeSantis’ Disney World district drops diversity, equity programs

The Pentagon will pull 1,100 active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border a month after the border saw a 30% increase in illegal crossings. AP Images

Pentagon to pull 1,100 troops from border as illegal crossings rise

Special Counsel Jack Smith announced new federal charges against former President Donald Trump, this time related to the 2020 election. Reuters

Trump faces federal charges over 2020 election: The Rundown August 2

Hunter Biden's business partner testified before the House Oversight Committee and said Hunter sold the "illusion" of access to his father. Getty Images

Devon Archer: VP Biden had business dinner with Hunter, Russian oligarch

Colleges and universities have found a work-around to the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling this summer - the college essay. Getty Image

Colleges rewrite essay questions to get around SCOTUS’ affirmative action ban

An Illinois law allows some non-citizens of the United States in the state to become police officers, something forbidden under federal law. Getty Images

New Illinois law allows some non-citizens to become police officers

A former business partner of Hunter Biden testified for more than five hours before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee. Getty Images

Hunter Biden’s former business partner answers questions: The Rundown August 1

The Biden administration launched a new beta website for borrowers to apply for the new student loan income-driven repayment plan.

Here’s how to apply for the new student loan income-driven repayment plan

China said the United States is turning Taiwan into a “powder keg.” According to U.S. military strategy, that’s the idea. Reuters

Yes, China, the US is turning Taiwan into a ‘powder keg’

It’s well known that the president makes $400k a year. But there are public officials in the U.S. who are in the top 10% of earners. Getty Images

An LA firefighter made $700k. Here are the highest-paid public officials in the US

According to a New York Times poll, former President Donald Trump holds a dominant lead over his GOP primary opponents. Reuters

NYT poll: Trump dominating DeSantis, rest of field in GOP primary

Trump donors have already spent $40 million on his legal fees. They have also donated millions to his campaign. Getty Images

Trump team creating legal defense fund, reports say: The Rundown July 31

Internal Meta emails appear to show the Biden White House pressuring Facebook to censor some posts discussing COVID-19 vaccines and origins. Getty Images

Internal Facebook emails show White House pushed to censor COVID posts

A day after Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up during a news conference, Diane Feinstein had her own awkward moment on Capitol Hill. Getty Images

Feinstein has awkward moment; McConnell falls before freeze-up

Former President Donald Trump faces additional charges in the classified document case. Reuters

Trump accused of attempting to have video deleted: The Rundown July 28

The House passed a resolution to block Iran from accessing the $6 billion transferred to Qatar in a prisoner swap. Getty Images

House needs to pass 11 bills in 12 days to prevent gov’t shutdown after recess

The Justice Department is asking a judge to order Gov. Greg Abbott to remove buoys in the Rio Grande but House Republicans fully back him. Getty Images

GOP explores using military force against cartels, DOJ wants TX buoys removed

North Korea gives Russia a tour of the North's weaponry that includes the country's banned ballistic missiles. Reuters

North Korea shows Russia its banned ballistic missiles: The Rundown July 27