Politics & Policy
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U.S. State Department revokes travel privileges of two Honduran election officials
There has not been a certified winner announced with the ballot count delayed repeatedly due to inconsistencies in tally sheets as well as protests.
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GOP Sen. Lummis not seeking reelection after one term
“Deciding not to run for re-election does represent a change of heart for me, but in the difficult, exhausting session weeks this fall I’ve come to accept that I do not have six more years in me,” Lummis says
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Nine more pharmaceutical companies agree to most-favored-nation pricing under Trump
Agreements means Americans will pay the lowest price for many prescription drugs among U.S. economic peers.
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California GOP incumbent Duarte now trails in one of the three still undecided House races
If current trends hold, then the House GOP will have about two months of a 217-215 split with House Democrats next year.
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Trump nominates COVID-19 lockdown critic Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH
Bhattacharya was one of the three authors of the October 2020 open letter "The Great Barrington Declaration," which criticized strict Coronavirus mandates, such as lockdown and wearing masks.
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Trump announces next batch of presidential appointments in second administration
Trump has been spending the first few weeks after winning reelection earlier this month by nominating people for his incoming Cabinet, and making other critical appointments, including his White House staff.
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Trump announces campaign speechwriter will head his Domestic Policy Council
"As Director of the Domestic Policy Council, Vince will help make life better for ALL Americans, and unify our Country through SUCCESS," Trump said. "Together, we will defeat Inflation, rapidly bring down Prices, secure the Southern Border, cut Taxes and Regulations, reignite Growth, build the Greatest Economy in History and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
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'Absolutely unconvincing': Courts uphold state bans on transgender procedures for kids
"If we don’t let a 16-year-old buy a six-pack of beer and a pack of smokes, or let an adult buy those items for them, should we allow the same kid/parent team to decide to change a teenager's sex forever?" Missouri judge asks.
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Michigan election integrity group warns security is weak on overseas ballots, recommends reforms
"We're hoping state and federal legislators consider the reforms in the report and work to pass laws to implement them and ensure the security of UOCAVA ballots," Patrice Johnson said.
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Court hears arguments in challenge to Dept. of Energy's natural gas furnace rules
The American Gas Association has mounted a legal challenge to the U.S. Department of Energy’s final Consumer Furnace Rule, establishing new standards for residential furnaces to make them more energy efficient.
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Changes proposed to Medicare Advantage, Part D programs
Change would lower out-of-pocket costs for weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro.
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Trump promises lower electricity costs, but incentives and state regulations may hold him back
In addition to state requirements for renewable energy, financial incentives to shut down coal plants and build out more wind and solar farms may keep utilities on the path to net zero, a new report from the Heartland Institute shows.
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Democratic Congressman urges Newsom to include Tesla in EV rebate after exclusion
Earlier on Monday, Newsom announced his plan to create a California credit if the Trump administration follows through with plans to nix the $7,500 federal EV credit.