Politics & Policy
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Justice Department, FTC ask state AGs to investigate Trump's allegations of gasoline price gouging
In their letter, the FTC and DOJ direct state attorneys general to investigate, under their state laws, Trump's allegations that since gasoline prices haven't immediately dropped as oil prices have, then Big Oil is engaging in illegal price gouging.
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Intense heat wave threatens to disrupt July 4th and World Cup activities
There were “heat risk” forecasts in major cities, including New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Atlanta, with some facing the most extreme risk category through Saturday.
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CDC: Princess Cruises ship docked in San Francisco hit by norovirus outbreak
Out of the more than 3,000 passengers on the Ruby Princess, 102 have been affected by the virus, along with 23 crewmembers.
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CDC terminates 600 workers as part of HHS restructuring
The layoffs were part of the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) broader reorganization plan that was announced in March, but comes after a major shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
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Bans on gas stoves come back as Democratic cities and states continue war on gas appliances
The Biden administration tried and failed to enact a federal ban on gas stoves, and then denied the plans, convincing media "fact-checkers" to call it a "right-wing conspiracy." A federal court shot down Berkeley's ban on natural gas hookups, but undaunted, the movement to ban gas stoves lives on with "creative" laws that may avoid the legal pitfalls that killed Berkeley's law.
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Chip Roy announces bid for Texas attorney general
Roy has served in the House, representing the 21st district of Texas, since 2019.
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Trump admin reviewing all 55M U.S. visas for deportation violations
It further confirmed that U.S. visa holders were subject to "continuous vetting" to ensure their sustained eligibility.
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Trump vows 'harsh measures' if Colorado does not free Tina Peters
The prosecution argued that she was trying to become famous by highlighting alleged shortcomings in the election security apparatus of the state.
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Trump's hometown train station renovation could be first fruits of South Korean trade deal
The South Koreans are in talks to support a Penn Station overhaul project that would restore the historic facade and rebuild Madison Square Garden. The train station and "World's Most Famous Arena" are a stone's throw from Manhattan's "Koreatown."
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Concerns about solar encroachment on farmland grows as USDA pulls subsidies for new projects
Food or Fuel? On-the-ground solar energy has some of the greatest land-use requirements of any energy source, and opposition to solar on agricultural land is growing. With subsidies being pulled, solar may see slowing growth in the coming years.
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Education Dept. bans federal work-study funds from going to political activities on college campuses
The department said federal work-study funds should be used for jobs that give students "real-world work experience instead of political activities."
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Winklevoss twins start crypto PAC with $21 million
The group also plans to oppose Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and to support fair access to banking for people of all political stripes.
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Paxton's lead over Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary shrinks: poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading Sen. John Cornyn 44% to 39% among likely primary voters