Politics & Policy
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Byron Donalds reacts to life-long Democrat Stephen A. Smith claiming he could make him a Republican
Donalds is seeking the GOP nomination for Florida governor and will face Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, former Florida Speaker of the House Paul Renner and outsider candidate James Fishback in the Republican gubernatorial primary next week.
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President Trump stops New York speech to comfort parents of 12-year-old killed by stray bullet
The president was delivering a law and order speech at the Nassau County Police Academy when he mentioned Jacob Freytes, a boy who was killed by a stray bullet while sitting on his bike outside a bodega in the Bronx.
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Golden State Spurn: Trump DOT chief reroutes California rail money to train safety elsewhere
"Our infrastructure is rated at about a C-minus, and we should have A infrastructure in America," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tells Just the News.
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Senate GOP elects John Barrasso as Majority Whip
He faced no challenge for the spot and won by acclamation.
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American Petroleum Institute offers roadmap to energy independence
The five-point plan, with open letter to the nation's 45th and soon to be 47th president, emphasizes the economic benefits of a robust fossil fuel sector.
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Trump announces senior White House staff
The group will join Susie Wiles, whom Trump appointed as his chief of staff.
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Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency
Trump further dubbed DOGE the potential "Manhattan Project" of the time, asserting that it would work with the Office of Management & Budget to enact major structural reforms in the executive branch.
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Toyota says California’s electric vehicle mandate is 'impossible' to meet
Joffe also noted that high and rising energy costs in California could be eating into EV demand.
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California Democrats fear new carbon standards could spur Trump reprisal
“Regrettably, the decision may end up fueling opposition and empowering climate policy critics like incoming President Donald Trump," wrote Dean Florez, a member of the California Air Resources Board that just passed tighter requirements for the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
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Trump nominates Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense
"I am honored to announce that I have nominated Pete Hegseth to serve in my Cabinet as The Secretary of Defense," Trump said in a post to Truth Social. "Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country. Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. With Pete at the helm, America's enemies are on notice - Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down."
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Gov. Inslee approves giant wind/solar project as Tri-Cities residents look to sue
Benton County, the Yakama Nation, and TCC have until the end of November to file a lawsuit challenging the governor’s decision.
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Trump taps ex-DNI John Ratcliffe to lead CIA
"He will be a fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans, while ensuring the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH," Trump said.
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Trump names William McGinley to serve as White House counsel
"Bill has served as General Counsel at the National Republican Senatorial Committee, has been a partner at two international law firms, and will work with me as we Make America Great Again!" he added.