From the States
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California legislators discuss federal rule changes for gender-affirming care
Effectively, that means federal taxpayer money will not go to pay for medical procedures and services such as puberty blockers and surgeries for children.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent calls $166B court-ordered tariff refund a 'corporate bonanza'
By law, the refunds go to the importers of record who paid the duties at the border, not directly to the consumers who absorbed the cost through higher prices.
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LA City Council repeals homeless camping ban in Hollywood, 11 other neighborhoods
The council rescinded the discretionary no-camping zones in a 10-3 vote, with city council members Imelda Padilla, Traci Park and Monica Rodriguez dissenting.
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Mystery expands? 'Suspicious' drone sightings now reported in Virginia
Suspicious sightings reported over counties containing sensitive military bases and national security facilities.
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Houston prosecutor seeks death penalty for two Venezuelans charged with murdering 12-year-old girl
On June 17, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s body was found in a bayou under a bridge in north Houston.
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Another Democrat flips Republican in Texas border county
Webb County flipped red in November, joining other border counties that flipped red for the first time in over 100 years.
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Another Houston girl killed allegedly by Venezuelan man illegally in country
Seven-year-old second-grader killed in a car accident in northeast Harris County by a drunk driver.
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Youngkin to propose statewide ban on 'sanctuary cities' in Virginia
"We must stop the cycle of violence and crime that is being enabled by some local governments," Youngkin said. "Virginia is not a sanctuary state, and we must be clear that we will not allow localities to become ‘sanctuary cities.'"
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Los Angeles approves $30 hourly tourism wage, hotels say they’ll convert to homeless shelters
Businesses warn the large spike in wages will lead to closures.
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California young adult mortality rate above pre-pandemic levels, fueled by overdoses
Notably, 60% of deaths among those aged 15 to 44 are from overdoses - a sharp increase in 2020 fueled by the prevalence of fentanyl.
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New York City mayor says he will work with Trump administration to deport 'violent' migrants
Adams said the city would still offer illegal immigrants sanctuary if they abide by U.S. law in every other way, but that migrants who commit violent crimes would be deported.
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Arizona Republicans introduce Florida-style election reforms to speed results
Mail-in ballots dropped off closer to Election Day, also known as “late earlies,” are often attributed to the length of time it takes to count ballots in the Grand Canyon State.
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Antisemitism bill moves ahead in Ohio Legislature
The bill will also define antisemitism for state agencies.