From the States
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Trump to meet with Democratic leaders to discuss a bipartisan govt funding deal
With government funding progress halted and a government shutdown deadline looming, President Donald Trump is reaching across the aisle to Democratic congressional leaders to discuss a bipartisan deal.
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Gov. Pritzker suggests ending Illinois' ban on new large-scale nuclear plants
When asked about high energy costs at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, the governor said Illinois could do something important by lifting the decades-old moratorium.
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Trump's 'Liberation Day' reignites debate over D.C. statehood
“It's times like these when America needs to know why your nation’s capital, a place where 700,000 taxpaying Americans live, should be the 51st state,” DC Mayor Bowser said on The Breakfast Club.
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Illinois lawmakers among highest paid in country, double national average
With their latest pay hike, base salaries jumped to $98,000, with per diem and bonuses for leadership and committee positions accounting for the rest of their earnings.
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Colorado sues sheriff's deputy for allegedly working with ICE
It asks that the court issue an order to prevent Zwinck from “similar unlawful conduct” moving forward.
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Shrimpers applaud Trump trade deal
“Too many American shrimpers have spent the last two seasons tied up at the dock,” said John Williams, executive director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance. “President Trump’s additional tariffs on major shrimp suppliers will enable our fishermen to increase their production and be an economic boon to coastal communities.”
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First two Democrats enter Wisconsin governor race
The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association issued support for Rodriguez immediately, saying “as a nurse, a mom and lieutenant governor, Sara has spent her life putting people first—fighting for affordable health care, protecting reproductive freedom, and delivering real results for working families across Wisconsin.”
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DHS: 233,000 unaccompanied children lost under Biden
More than 230,000 unaccompanied minors were released from immigration custody into the U.S. during the Biden administration and subsequently became unaccounted for, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari testified in
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Planned Parenthood sues Nevada over 40-year abortion law that had been dormant until this week
A 40-year-old dormant law requiring Nevada minors to notify parents before an abortion was enacted for the first time Tuesday evening.
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DOJ's Civil rights office pledges to 'kill' DEI initiatives in govt, business, schools
The Department of Justice will remain laser-focused on combating actions it believes violate civil rights laws, including initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. That plan includes using subpoenas, prosecutions or revocation of federal funding.
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White House announces education cuts in next budget rescission package
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Wednesday she has discussed plans to work with Congress to use smaller bills to move different department programs to other government agencies.
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Trump admin Education Dept. has paused student loan forgiveness
The Biden administration launched a loan forgiveness program, the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, but it was found to be illegal. IBR is currently the only loan forgiveness plan not facing legal challenges.
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California high school students seek aid despite the risk of deportation for a parent
Twelve percent of American children, or about nine million people, are citizens with at least one noncitizen parent, according to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling and news organization.