Politics & Policy
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Parents threaten to sue district for exposing kids to transgender teacher, testing SCOTUS rulings
Wake County, North Carolina parents want notice and opt-out for any classes taught by cross-dressing male teacher who may have identified as "non-binary" in job interview, arguing recent Supreme Court precedents demand it.
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How Trump and Republicans can retake the messaging battle with less than six weeks to midterms
Law and order ranked among the top concerns for many voters in the 2024 presidential election after U.S. murders jumped about 29% in 2020, the largest one-year increase in FBI records, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest following George Floyd’s death.
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Bacon escalates tiff with Jim Banks over presidential rumors
Bacon is broadly regarded as one of the more hawkish, old-guard Republicans in the lower chamber.
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Texas oil and gas industry again reports job losses in February
Texas’ overall job numbers were down in February, nonfarm jobs were down by 8,500 over the month, according to BLS data, The Center Square reported.
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Watch Live: Trump delivers remarks at Turning Point USA rally in Arizona
The president's speech was expected to begin at 5 p.m. Eastern.
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Obama films video urging Virginians to vote 'yes' in redistricting referendum
Democrats are seeking voter approval to suspend constitutional requirements for a bipartisan redistricting commission and instead draw their own congressional districts that heavily favor their party.
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U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Chevron oil lawsuit
The case, Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish, questions to what extent a state court can litigate against an oil company for its production of oil even if it is for federal purposes.
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Oil prices fall as Trump, Iran say Strait of Hormuz is 'fully open'
The Islamic Republic of Iran announced the reopening of the strait, crediting the ceasefire in Lebanon with Israel.
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Democrat keeps Mikie Sherrill's district blue in New Jersey special election
Mejia will now serve the remainder of Sherill's term and is seeking a full term in the state's Democratic primary later this year. Hathaway is running for the Republican nomination.
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Kennedy testifies in marathon of seven congressional hearings
The secretary told lawmakers that he was not happy about his department's new budget proposal for the next fiscal year, which would slash $16 billion from the current budget.
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Watch Live: President Trump delivers remarks in Las Vegas
The remarks come one day after the deadline for millions of Americans to file their annual taxes. The Trump administration and Congress has offered relief for Americans, including not taxing tips. It was scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EDT
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Louisiana sues federal election agency over voter citizenship form dispute
“Only citizens should vote in Louisiana elections,” Attorney General Liz Murrill said. "The Election Assistance Commission should not be getting in the way of the State’s sovereign right to protect the integrity of its elections."
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Trump taps Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead CDC
Schwartz served as deputy surgeon general during Trump's first term.