Politics & Policy
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Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify to Congress in face of contempt
Comer previously rejected a counteroffer from the pair's attorneys to give limited testimony, admonishing them for demanding special treatment.
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Johnson rejects warrant overhaul for ICE amid spending showdown
The Senate approved a funding package last week to pass five of the remaining six appropriations bills, with a continuing resolution for the DHS package.
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Trump approval holds steady, despite ICE backlash: Poll
Deportations, specifically, remain a popular policy, with 87% supporting the deportation of known criminals while 10% opposed such a move.
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Former federal prosecutor named by IRS whistleblowers out at DOJ: report
Reports of her departure emerged the same day that she sat for a transcribed interview with the House Judiciary Committee.
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Defiant McCarthy to GOP: 'Do not be fearful' of losing your job
McCarthy appeared to reference the government spending deal he negotiated with the White House earlier this year to avert a government shutdown, which prompted conservative outrage and was a contributing factor in his removal.
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Schumer urges senators to remain in D.C. to vote on Ukraine aid
The senior New York senator on Thursday posted a litany of challenges to Republicans to reach a deal.
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Watchdog warns against lab grown meat in six-figure ad campaign
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the lack of study on the long-term health impacts of the substance, which is grown using so-called "immortalized cells" that reproduce.
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Appeals court orders new election in controversial Caddo Parish Sheriff's race
Louisiana's status as the only state with paperless touchscreen voting machines that do not produce an auditable paper trail complicates efforts to ensure accurate results.
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Seattle’s new building emissions standard to cost city $35M to meet requirements
The policy applies to existing nonresidential and multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 square feet. Approximately 1,650 nonresidential buildings and about 1,885 multifamily buildings with 20 units or more are covered under the policy. About 600 large buildings on college and hospital campuses are also covered.
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Latino voters most concerned about inflation, jobs and healthcare costs: poll
The overall survey showed that the voters polled prioritized the economy over social issues.
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Black, Hispanic students lead growth in North Carolina charter school enrollment
Report found North Carolina’s charter school enrollment increased from 118,597 in 2019 to 140,905 by 2023, a jump of 18.8%
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Republican lawmaker introduces bill blocking Biden's EPA from enforcing ‘burdensome’ reporting rules
Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., said "My legislation fights back against the EPA’s regulatory tentacles and protects small businesses from unduly burdensome compliance requirements. The last thing our economy needs is more federal government intrusion."
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Senate passes defense bill with Section 702 surveillance extension
Section 702 allows for the warrantless surveillance of foreigners abroad and is slated to expire at the end of the year.