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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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Pro-life orgs urge an end to mail-order abortion in letter to Acting AG Blanche
Over 80 pro-life organizations sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche asking for Louisiana v. FDA to be settled and mail-order abortion ended,
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Texas legislature approves 17 constitutional amendments for Nov. 4 ballot
In the regular legislative session, the Texas legislature passed joint resolutions with a two-thirds majority proposing the following constitutional amendments.
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Pennsylvania Department of Health reclassifies fentanyl copycats, allowing harsher penalties
In recent years, synthetic opioids including copycat versions of fentanyl have taken an opioid crisis that began with prescription painkillers and dragged it to new depths. Among this new wave is a class of drugs called nitazenes.
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California legislation would fine stores for theft of their shopping carts
The measure, Senate Bill 753, was introduced at the urging of the city of San Jose, which faces major homelessness and budget crises.
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Parents and teachers legally challenging gender secrecy policies in California schools
Thomas More Society attorneys are representing teachers and parents in a lawsuit over Parental Exclusion Policies on the gender identity of California students.
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Two Democratic senators introduce new FEMA bill to define extreme heat as a disaster
The Extreme Heat Emergency Act from Sens. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, and Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, would “explicitly authorize extreme heat as a major disaster.
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Louisiana Gov Landry appoints new leadership to Children and Family Services Department
Gov. Jeff Landry announced a leadership shakeup Friday at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, naming Rebecca Harris as the agency's next secretary.
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Federal judge blocks Washington state law requiring clergy to report abuse learned in confession
Senate Bill 5375 makes members of the clergy – including ministers, priests, rabbis and others – mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.
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Newsom's office is skeptical as AG Bondi visits Alcatraz
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s staff expressed skepticism about reopening Alcatraz as a federal prison following Pam Bondi’s visit to the historic tourist attraction. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the idea "stupid."
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CA files lawsuit over $4B in cancelled high speed rail funds
“This is just a heartless attack on the Central Valley that will put real jobs and livelihoods on the line,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a statement. “We’re suing to stop Trump from derailing America’s only high-speed rail actively under construction.”
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Report: 140 Californians a day flee to the land of no income tax – Washington
Experts are citing economic opportunities in Washington as the main driver. Susan Curran, director of the University of Washington' Center for Studies in Demography & Ecology, expects the migration of Californians to Washington will continue at the current pace due to climate issues in California, which “will make portions of the state increasingly unlivable.”