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Homeowners in California county angry after neighborhood demands they take down American flag
Three homeowners in San Marcos, California, said their HOA warned them that they could face a $100 fine if they continued flying American flags outside their homes.
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After this week's major cases, SCOTUS set to hear asylum, voting, pipeline cases next term
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a slew of cases on Monday on issues including immigration, energy and voting rights as it prepares for the upcoming term.
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Democratic group, Project 2029, seeking ban on social media accounts for children under 16
The proposal cites at least 42 states and more than 1,000 individual plaintiffs that have filed lawsuits against social media platforms, and notes Congress is considering federal legislation targeting kids' online safety.
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PA bill passes exempting farmers from unemployment tax for migrants
House Bill 1157 would spare farmers from paying unemployment taxes for migrant workers with H-2A visas, as these workers are not eligible to receive unemployment benefits. It would also free workers from having part of their pay docked to go toward the state’s unemployment fund.
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New poll suggests that just 1 in 10 believe America’s checks, balances are very effective
“Americans are clearly questioning whether the rule of law and our constitutional structure are built to withstand the pressures of the current political moment,” said the dean of Elon School of Law.
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Controversy growing over rule to allow transgender athletes play girls' sports
The Illinois High School Association recently announced that it will not comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep trans athletes out of girls sports. IHSA Board President Dan Tully said his organization finds itself in "an untenable position" as it seeks clarity on conflicting directions from state officials and the Trump administration.
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Home sales post 5.9% drop ahead of spring selling season
Sales decreased in all four major U.S. regions.
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Virginia lawmakers demand Medicare oversight reforms
Audit found that 7 out of 14 sampled skilled nursing facilities overstated more than $1.7 million in Medicare-related party costs.
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Durbin discussed plans to not run again with Gov Pritzker and Lt Gov Stratton before announcing
Thursday morning, Pritzker’s second in command, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, announced she is running for Durbin’s seat.
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After successful test, US Army names new long-range hypersonic weapon 'Dark Eagle'
Army officials repeatedly delayed tests of the Dark Eagle system after failures in 2021 and 2022, according to the CRS report.
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Legislative committee reviews audit of Wisconsin government's DEI projects and spending
The DEI audit of Wisconsin government actions related to Gov. Tony Evers’ November 2019 executive order requiring each state agency to develop a DEI plan.
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School district in CA passes resolution supporting ban on boys in girls' sports, defying state law
The resolution stated RUSD “strongly supports Title IX and calls upon athletic governing bodies to uphold its protections by ensuring fairness and equal opportunities in girls’ sports,”
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Trump's goals for DOGE remain the same as Musk prepares to reduce his role in the project
Musk is not leaving DOGE and he said DOGE's mission remains critical to the nation's future.