From the States
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Gov Landry announces a deal was reached between Louisiana and Exxon on coastal lawsuits
“This is huge for Louisiana, our Coast, and our environment! ExxonMobil has been in Louisiana for 115 years and we want them to be here for another 115 years!” Landry posted.
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Officials say at least four injured in explosion at Dallas apartment building
Dallas Fire-Rescue Assistant Fire Chief James Russ told reporters that crews responded to a call about a gas leak at the apartment complex shortly before the explosion. Nearly 100 firefighters responded to the scene after the explosion.
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Arizona AG Mayes issues warning on scams targeting state's veterans
AZ AG Kris Mayes issued a consumer advisory warning to Arizona military veterans about scams targeting their military benefits and personal information. "Veterans put their lives on the line to protect every one of us," Mayes said.
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Ohio voting system standards surpass federal regulations
The Ohio Ballot Board approved a new set of voting system inspection and security standards, making them the strongest in the country, according to Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
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Union members hand deliver letter to Fetterman's office pushing for extending ACA tax credits
With a government shutdown hanging in the balance, the fight for extended Affordable Care Act tax credits is hitting home for low-income workers.
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Trump is looking at RICO laws to pursue Antifa after giving it a terrorist designation
President Donald Trump declared Antifa a terrorist organization on Wednesday, describing them as a “sick, dangerous, radical left disaster;” however, it’s unclear at this time if or how the president will make the designation official.
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DOJ sues California health plan that got almost $3.5 billion from Feds
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said the lawsuit shows his office’s commitment to hold insurers accountable when they “brazenly compromise the Medicaid system." “Instead of keeping that promise, IEHP illegally spent hundreds of millions of dollars of surplus funding in a fraudulent scheme..."
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As prosecution wraps up its case in attempted assassination of Trump, Routh readies trial defense
An FBI agent, Nicholas Schnelly, testified that Routh’s alleged spot behind hedges near the gold club made a “good hide,” that would have given a shooter an unobstructed shot to the sixth hole of the golf course.
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Lawmakers seek changes to cashless bail system in Illinois as it faces loss of federal funding
State Rep. Dennis Tipsword is chief deputy of the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office. He said a defendant facing more than 50 sex abuse charges was not detained in DuPage County due to the Pretrial Awareness Act.
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Treasury goes after Sinaloa Cartel faction producing and smuggling fentanyl into US
Treasury officials said the Los Mayos faction is responsible for producing and smuggling fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamine from northwest Mexico to the U.S.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker touts quantum future, but state senator urging caution for taxpayers
Illinois has given tens of millions of dollars in state tax incentives to quantum corporations.
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Michigan House bills seek to cut red tape, change government contracting process
The Red Tape Reduction Initiative, which was first announced earlier this year, just released its first wave of more than 50 bills.
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Prosecutors expected to rest attempted assassination case against Routh on Thursday
Charges against Routh include attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate; possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence; and assaulting a federal officer.