From the States
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North Carolina in waiting mode for ICE, while congressmen back deportation proposals
The North Carolina General Assembly on Nov. 20 overturned a gubernatorial veto to require all 100 sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Trump's federal grant funding freeze is 'illegal'
A White House memo directs agencies to conduct an analysis to ensure that spending is in line with Trump’s edicts to end “wokeness” and to make government more efficient. Trillions of dollars are potentially under review.
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DOGE strikes again, says it stopped millions of dollars meant for condoms in Gaza
“DOGE and OMB also found that there was about to be $50 million taxpayer dollars that went out the door to fund condoms in Gaza,” Leavitt said. “That is a preposterous waste of taxpayer money.”
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Sen. Cruz leads on bill to protect military bases from intrusion by foreign adversaries
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, along with several GOP cosponsors, introduced a bill to protect military installations and training areas from U.S. adversaries, including China, Iran, North Korea and Russia.
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Texas Gov. Abbott seeks reimbursement from Congress for border security efforts
Abbott called on Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security operation, Operation Lone Star. He sent letters to the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate.
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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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