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Giuliani claims it 'offends me' that Mamdani will attend 9/11 anniversary ceremony
"The reality is this ceremony is for the families and for America to remember historically," Giuliani told Newsmax. "Having lost friends there and being very close to many of the families, it offends me that he's coming."
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Cost of living drives battleground Senate race in Ohio
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is challenging incumbent Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, in a race the Cook Political Report rates a toss-up.
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Louisiana opioid deaths fall 59% as misuse ranks last
"We're seeing proven progress in behavioral health in Louisiana, and that is something worth celebrating," LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein said.
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DOJ warns Iowa that it would be sued if it enforces new immigration law
If arrested and convicted under the new law, a judge can have the individual deported back to their home country. But if the person is not deported, they could be sentenced to two years in prison if its classified as a misdemeanor, or up to 10 years if its a felony and they have been arrested before.
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Signatures submitted on final day to put legalizing abortion, sports wagering on Missouri ballot
Bills in the legislature for legalized sports gambling have stalled the last few years as lawmakers supporting video lottery terminals held up advancement.
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Lawsuit accuses pro-Palestine groups of being ‘collaborators and propagandists’ for Hamas
The allegations contained in the suit, backed with documents, show shocking rhetoric employed by Students for Justice in Palestine and suggest deeper coordination with Hamas.
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Judge orders pharmaceutical company to pay $1.5 billion in opioid case
It was the the second-largest set of criminal financial penalties ever levied against a pharmaceutical company for violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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House committees to investigate NPR over 'viewpoint discrimination'
NPR has come under fire after its former editor Uri Berliner said it had "lost America's trust" and criticized NPR’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Maher, for her focus on combating “misinformation” and reportedly criticizing the First Amendment.
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Arizona GOP pushing tough, new border policies, but faces strong headwinds
Gov. Katie Hobbs' first veto of the session was the "Arizona Border Invasion Act," which was a similar bill to the one currently being proposed.
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Colorado bill would fine firearm dealers $250K for failing to secure $400 permit
The bill passed by one vote in the Senate Finance Committee shortly after 1 a.m. on Friday.
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North Carolina legislature, governor on collision course over school choice, teacher pay raises
NC became the 10th state to provide school choice statewide. The change released students from attending poor schools just because of their ZIP codes. Gov. Cooper prefers the budget to cover pay raises for teachers.
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Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bills targeting police car arsonists, helping first responders with PTSD
The new law makes the arson of a law enforcement vehicle a new offense and carries penalties that include a fine of up to $100,000 and a prison sentence of five to 20 years.
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California legislators seek corruption law exemptions for unions, developers
In California, the three largest donor types by sector are organized labor, including public sector unions representing state and local government employees, real estate, including developers seeking permits or regulatory changes, and healthcare, which includes healthcare providers and healthcare worker unions with lucrative government contracts.