From the States
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Trump says 2025 hurricane season will be FEMA's last: 'We’re moving it back to the states'
“We all know from the past that FEMA has failed thousands, if not millions, of people, and President Trump does not want to see that continue into the future," Kristi Noem said.
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Cortez Masto and Murkowski introduce Senate bill to help tribal economies
The Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act attempts to make sure tribal communities receive the same tax benefits and economic development tools as state and local governments.
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Women Veterans Recognition Day proposed by House member from NC
Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., proposes June 12 for the date “to honor the extraordinary women veterans throughout American history who have answered the call to serve with unmatched bravery, resilience and leadership.”
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Trump: D.C. 'betrayals melted steel jobs away'
Long opposed to the merger, the 47th president said Friday that Nippon agreed to make the largest investment in steel in history, while keeping the company under U.S. control.
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Texas governor to sign cybercrime, counter-espionage bill targeting China threat
Bill creates the Texas Cyber Command based in San Antonio.
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Washington state caps rent hikes at 10% through the end of the year
That decision results from Engrossed House Bill 1217, which limits annual rent increases in Washington to 7% plus the consumer price index, or 10%, whichever is less. It also sets a 5% cap for manufactured/mobile home lots.
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Illinois advances high-speed rail study as federal officials cite California failures
The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is working with the Illinois Department of Transportation to complete the state’s first high-speed rail feasibility study. Over 15 years, $2.9 billion has gone into the Chicago–St. Louis route, aiming for 220 mph speeds.
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Watchdogs warn new Montana law restricting foreign money in elections insufficient
Montana’s new law bars non-U.S. citizens, foreign governments, foreign political parties and foreign-owned entities from contributing to campaigns surrounding ballot measures.
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ICE calling law enforcement in all counties to help with deportation efforts
Widespread misinformation and confusion exists about a federal program, 287(g), administered through the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, some in local law enforcement say. Prior to 9/11, the program was administered
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Andrew Cuomo pitches $20 minimum wage in New York City
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pitching plans to raise New York City's minimum wages as he runs for mayor, despite blocking similar efforts when he was governor. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that if elected mayor he would push to raise the minimum wage to $20
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Fed up taxpayers ditch CA, IL, and NY, while FL, TX continue to grow
Report shows heavy impact that migration has on state tax revenues.
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San Diego continues to support Navy families days after jet crashes into Navy-owned housing
Military families continue to receive aid from the San Diego community after a civilian plane crashed in a Navy-owned housing complex.
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Dems have large early voting lead for Virginia lt. gov. race, but GOP had no primary
“If you want another typical politician, look to Washington,” says GOP candidate. “But if you want a United States Marine who will always fight for Virginia, I’m Winsome Earle-Sears.”
