From the States
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New York City casinos receive final approval, first to open in March
Two of the projects are located in Queens, and the third is located in the Bronx.
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DeSantis claims Florida has the 'right' to regulate AI rules, despite Trump executive order
DeSantis claimed the executive order does not block Florida or other states from instituting their own AI regulations, but does authorize the government to challenge state laws, which he admitted might not be successful legally.
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In North Carolina, no gift of state budget expected Monday
Lawmakers return to sessions in Raleigh on Monday without the gift of North Carolina’s two-year budget expected to be in tow. Four committee meetings listed for Tuesday and Wednesday do not include ties to the budget, or a meeting of the 79 legislators appointed
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President Trump revokes Biden EO related to environmental impact of the lower Snake River dams
In 2023, Biden signed a memo that ordered the dam operations to be conducted “in a manner that provides equitable treatment for fish and wildlife with the other purposes for which the Federal dams are managed and operated.”
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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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Newsom tries to stop National Guard from intervening in LA riots, used them to bolster COVID testing
Newsom put out a press release in 2022 where he announced the deployment of the National Guard to support local communities to set up testing facilities for COVID-19.
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Curfew extended to second night in LA, as mayors criticize National Guard presence
The second night of a downtown Los Angeles curfew will start at 8 p.m. Wednesday as the city starts to calm down after nearly a week of riots and peaceful protests.
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WA State to start gathering signatures for a voter ID initiative
Backers of an initiative to the Legislature requiring proof of citizenship to vote in Washington state say opponents are trying to confuse the public and spread misinformation about the measure.
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Chicago expecting tactical ICE raids expected after protests lead to damage, arrests
Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, said he would not name names, but some politicians label immigrants as rapists, terrorists and murderers.
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Sixteen states sue the ATF over return of machine gun devices, 'forced-reset triggers'
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is joining 15 other state attorneys general in suing the federal government to stop them from redistributing thousands of seized gun parts.
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Abbott deploys National Guard to San Antonio ahead of anti-immigration enforcement protests
"Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.