From the States
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Chicago school officials mistake Secret Service for ICE
"While people across the city are worried about heightened immigration enforcement, it is imperative that individuals not spread unverified information that sparks fear across the city,” the mayor wrote on X
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War on DEI: Full scale battle kicks off as Trump takes office
Diversity, equity and inclusion polices are retreating nationwide, from the federal government to corporations around the country. President Donald Trump immediately upon taking office began rooting out diversity, equity and inclusion positions within the federal
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Rep. Andy Biggs starts collecting signatures for Arizona governor's race
His nominating petition will need to hit a certain threshold of signatures in order for his name to appear on the ballot. Earlier this week, he announced he was going to contemplate the “weighty decision” after filing an official statement of interest with the Secretary of State’s office.
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Congress advances wildfire reduction bill as CA blocks wildfire prevention funding
Billl eliminates illegal immigrants’ eligibility for certain taxpayer-funded benefits, such as federal housing programs.
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GOP leaders calls on Gov. Evers to rethink policy, consider Wisconsin tax cuts
Evers is being accused of having a “distorted memory” of the policies that led to a $4.6 billion surplus in the state, after touting his fiscal policy in Wednesday’s State of the State speech.
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Veterans Affairs exempt from Trump's federal hiring freeze, but concerns about care remain
President Donald Trump hit the government with a federal hiring freeze on his first day in office
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Trump criticizes Bank of America boss for refusing to work with conservatives
Trump confronted B of A boss Brian Moynihan in front of the entire world Thursday for not providing banking services to conservatives. "I hope you start opening your bank to conservatives..."
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Washington state House Dems push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax as $10B to $16B shortfall looms
Critics argued Tuesday that HB 1386 would disproportionately impact low-income, law-abiding citizens, while some cited the law as unconstitutional.
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Gov. Newsom’s office clarifies anti-price-gouging rules in aftermath of wildfires
The provisions could make it financially infeasible for many owners to rent out their homes, especially in areas near the fire-demolished Pacific Palisades that was populated by large, affluent families.
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As Social Security is set to be insolvent in 7 years, its future is 'disturbing' says economist
With the newest CBO estimate predicting the national debt will hit $52 trillion by 2035, Congress has two feasible options to protect current Social Security benefits without inflicting fiscal harm.
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Trump, by executive order, reinstates federal capital punishment
In 2021, President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice issued a moratorium on federal executions, “in defiance of his duty to faithfully execute the laws of the United States that provide for capital punishment,” the order states.
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Five major banks offer 90-day mortgage relief to Californians affected by wildfires
The lenders, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citi, have committed to offer impacted homeowners a number of forgiveness options