Politics & Policy
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Republicans criticize California GOP governor nominee Hilton's ad featuring female Gen Z voters
Hilton trails Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xaiver Becerra by nearly 20 points, in the deep Blue state, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average.
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Trump predicts 'midterm surprise' as he touts rally crowds
Trump's comments come as polling suggests that Democrats will make gains in both chambers of Congress in November.
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Trump offers to help Chicago deal with violent crime
Trump has previously deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., to deal with the crime problem in the nation's capital. He later sent personnel to Memphis, Tenn., for the same purpose.
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Bill to provide backup plan if bids for hybrid-electric ferries fail could be sunk
A Washington state lawmaker from Gig Harbor is backing a “contingency” bill in case bids for hybrid-electric ferries expected this April don’t pan out.
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Illinois gas utility blasted for asking for record rate hike
According to the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), Nicor last increased rates by $228 million in December 2023.
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Illinois scientists develop sustainable fuel additive from plastic waste
The polystyrene in #6 plastic items can be found in many household products, such as drinking cups. Once the polystyrene is depolymerized to become styrene, it can be upgraded to ethylbenzene as a good promoter for sustainable aviation fuel.
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Watch and Listen: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport air traffic controllers during crash
As the American Eagle Flight 5342, a CRJ jet, approached the helicopter, the tower controller asked the helicopter pilot if he had the CRJ in sight. The helicopter pilot cannot be heard responding to the question before the two aircraft collided.
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S&P warns uncertain federal policy could keep inflation above 2%
"Across U.S. public finance, most sectors will experience stable credit quality in 2025," the S&P report noted. "However, credit pressure could arise amid the new administration's federal policy decisions."
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Patel trades barbs with Durbin over Jan. 6 pardons
During Patel's confirmation hearing, Durbin pressed Patel on Trump's blanket pardons, including for individuals who admitted to violence against law enforcement and those who subsequently committed crimes.
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Patel vows to restore trust in the FBI, if confirmed
"Second, transparency is essential. Members of congress have hundreds of unanswered requests to the FBI," he added.
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Trump laments air tragedy over Washington DC: ‘Should have been prevented’
An American Airlines jet collided with ann Army Blackhawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday evening.
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Midair collision over nation’s capital preceded by months of near misses, safety warnings
Report warned FAA America’s air traffic control system is suffering from quality control issues and staffing shortages that put safety at risk.
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Reinstating military members over COVID vax mandate is 'good,' accountability still needed: lawyers
"I have clients who are still serving but who have been passed over for promotion" for not taking the shot, said attorney R. Davis Younts.