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Artemis II crew successfully splashes down in Pacific after historic lunar mission
On this 250th anniversary of America, this mission has set in motion a new age in space. Next step will be to build a base on the moon that will support human life, followed by using this as a slingshot to go to Mars.
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Watch live: Artemis II crew to splash down in Pacific near San Diego after lunar mission
The crew of the Artemis II is set to splash down Friday evening at approximately 8:07 p.m. ET. The four astronauts were the first crew to journey to the moon since 1973. They traveled farther into space than any astronauts before them.
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Utah investigators seek records from Discord related to Kirk assasination suspect
According to the warrant, Robinson had posted a comment on Discord that may have suggested involvement in Kirk's death.
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Nearly 550 truck drivers cited for not understanding English in Illinois YTD
In the wake of a fatal crash involving an illegal immigrant that killed a Coles County official and his wife last month, Niemerg has filed legislation to require those wanting an Illinois issued standard driver’s license to be a U.S. citizen
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New Jersey bureaucrats censor 'Christian grandma' for asking constituents about taxes: lawsuit
School board member challenges the Garden State's interpretation of the School Ethics Act to prohibit routine communication with constituents about anything a school board might consider, such as tax increases, consolidation.
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California loses one taxpayer per minute, Florida gains
Andrew Wilford, director of the Interstate Commerce Initiative at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, said state policies are attracting people and generating revenue. He estimated Florida is collecting $4 billion more per year for its budget from people moving to the Sunshine State.
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Texas governor, members of Congress lead effort to ban Sharia law in US
Gov. Greg Abbott this week issued three directives targeting Islamic groups, first designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on Islamic American Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations.
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California faces $18 billion budget deficit in 2026-27
Nonpartisan legislative office reported the main causes include community college funding.
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States push back on exclusion of noncitizens from SNAP
Their letter asked for reconsideration of the USDA guidance, which would exclude noncitizens who are permanent residents from eligibility for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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CBO says Trump tariffs could reduce deficits by $3 trillion over the next decade
CBO says foreign companies could pick up some tariff costs.
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Incoming NJ Dem Gov Sherrill suggests state won't pay federal taxes in protest of Trump admin
Sherrill, who resigned her post in the House of Representatives Thursday, did not provide specifics on what that plan would look like, but it comes after California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom floated the same idea in June.
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IRS issues guidelines on how taxpayers can claim deductions on tips, overtime in 2025
GOP budget reconciliation bill, which became law in July, created temporary tax deductions for tips and overtime compensation.
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GOP attorneys general back rail merger, splitting Republicans on deal
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, and West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey sent their letter to Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs. They told the board the merger would improve freight rail service nationwide.