Politics & Policy
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Gas prices increase to national average of $4.104, AAA reports
Earlier in the week, average gas prices jumped past $4 for the first time since 2022.
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Student suspended for pro-ICE flyer while teacher’s union spends $1.7M to help anti-ICE protests
A “Four Weeks of Power” training series is organized and led by Free the Future, the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools, New York University’s Steinhardt Metro Center and the Midwest Academy.
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Texas oil and gas industry reporting job losses
Lower rig counts mean less extraction jobs and less investment in drilling new wells.
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Poll: Most Americans unhappy with Trump’s job performance, economy
Of the 2,659 registered voters surveyed nationally, 52% disapprove of his job performance, while 46% approve.
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Election integrity bill modeled after SAVE Act approved by Florida Legislature
Bill requires voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
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Grassroots campaign fights carbon capture amid accusations it is only a front for climate groups
Louisiana is cultivating a carbon capture and sequestration industry that has many locals concerned over safety and risks to water. Left-wing climate groups are also fighting the industry out of an opposition to all fossil fuel projects. Now, those locals are being accused of being a front for anti-fossil fuel interests.
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Ric Grenell to step down as head of the Trump Kennedy Center
Trump tapped Grenell for the role last year and today's move comes as the president seeks to make major changes to the performing arts center, including a two-year closure for renovations that will begin this summer.
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Trump tones down calls for Iranians to topple new regime
Trump previously pushed for Iranians to take to the streets in protest of the country's regime and to take over the government when the fighting is done, promising it would be theirs "to take."
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George Mason University sounds all clear from bomb threat, no devices found
The incident followed a shooting at Old Dominion University earlier this week.
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With border a top Senate race issue, hundreds of South Texas leaders back Cornyn
Border residents supported the lawsuits but say their relationship with Cornyn goes back years. His support for significant economic development and much-needed resources to ranchers and farmers is invaluable.
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George Mason University closes Fairfax campus library due to bomb threat
The bomb threat followed a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday.
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Trump giving Cabinet members dress shoes to avoid sneaker use
Trump reportedly has developed a penchant for the brand Florsheim and considers sneakers inappropriate for his Cabinet members.
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Registered nurses can no longer sign school excuse letters in Wisconsin starting Sept. 1
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Friday to remove registered nurses from the list of those allowed to excuse an absence.