From the States
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Tennessee Rep. Burchett introducing bills addressing SNAP payments and $10B in improper payments
Burchett, said Thursday that one bill would restrict SNAP benefits to only U.S. citizens. The second bill increases fines for what he called retail trafficking of SNAP benefits to up to $500,000.
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As Trump expresses frustration with NATO, Secretary Rutte praises the president
“This is the leader of the free world taking responsibility beyond the shores of the United States for the rest of the world,” said Rutte at the White House.
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Former Los Angeles fire chief sues Mayor Bass for defamation
In the lawsuit, Crowley claims Bass made and continues to make false statements about her and has damaged her reputation.
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New strain of bird flu infections found in Nevada herds of dairy cattle; 1st time in US
Bird flu can be transmitted from infected birds to other animals and potentially humans directly from the birds, virus-contaminated environments or an infected animal, according to the CDC.
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US taxpayer dollars have supported foreign competition of domestic shrimpers
Fishermen and shrimpers in the United States have been in a decades-long battle with the very institutions meant to protect them, specifically the U.S. Treasury Department and its World Bank delegation.
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Texas AG Paxton demands school districts turn over info on transgender athlete policies
The Texas AG’s office is demanding documentation from two school districts over concerns they are allowing male students to play on female sports teams in violation of state law.
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Bipartisan legislation introduced in US Senate to study impacts of cell phone use in schools
Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va. and Tom Cotton, R-Ark, introduced the Focus on Learning Act, citing Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who signed an executive order instructing “cellphone-free education” in the commonwealth, which went into effect Jan. 1.
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S&P says effects of Trump's tariff plans 'overwhelmingly negative'
The S&P Global Ratings economics team, in its first high level estimates, found the potential effects of the tariffs were "overwhelmingly negative," according to the report.
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South Carolina AG warns mass resistance to ICE raids will be met with 'serious consequences'
"The Attorney General’s Office emphasizes that we cannot, and will not, allow any actions that threaten the safety of our communities, law enforcement officers, or innocent bystanders," the office said in a news release.
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California AG says won't run for governor, as 'field clearing' Kamala Harris bid looms over '26 race
Democrats previously supported Kamala Harris to run for governor in 2026 and president in 2028.
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California's high speed rail faces new delays and a $6.5 billion funding gap
While estimates for the complete project are as high as $135 billion, the IG noted in an October report that the Merced-Bakersfield segment will likely cost between $32 billion and $35 billion.
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After CA passes Newsom's 'Trump-proofing' bills, he goes to DC seeking wildfire relief
The California legislature passed bills to fund lawsuits against the Trump administration and deportation defense of illegal immigrants in a Newsom-called “Trump-proofing” special session.
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Group of Democratic AGs push back on Trump transgender youth care ban
“As state attorneys general, we stand firmly in support of healthcare policies that respect the dignity and rights of all people," the group wrote. "Health care decisions should be made by patients, families, and doctors, not by a politician trying to use his power to restrict your freedoms."