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Trump Names 4 Judges to Fill Vacancies in North Carolina Courts
The nominations come after a protracted standoff between the Biden White House and Sen. Thom Tillis that froze judicial appointments in the state.
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Trump Plans to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook ‘If She Doesn’t Resign’
Others say the president cannot terminate independent Federal Reserve Board members.
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Texas Senate Passes Redistricting Map Favoring Republicans
After passing the Republican-dominated upper chamber in an 18 to 11 party-line vote, the bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Back to School: What to Know About Cell Phone Bans in K–12
The first state-wide policy took effect two years ago.
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Florida Appeals Judge’s Ruling Against Expansion of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The ruling stops the sending of detainees to the illegal immigrant detention center and bars new construction there.
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Interior Department Halts $1.5 Billion Offshore Wind Project Off Rhode Island
Revolution Wind is now 80 percent complete, with 45 out of 65 wind turbines installed, according to Danish company Orsted.
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House Committee Launches Probe Into California’s High-Speed Rail
The investigation will focus on whether ridership projections were inflated to secure federal and state funds. The rail authority calls the inquiry ‘baseless.’
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Furniture Tariff Investigation Underway, Details Coming Within 50 Days: Trump
The president announced that tariffs are coming for furniture imports, with a goal of restoring manufacturing to the United States.
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Hunger in Gaza Strip Classified as Famine, Global Body Says
A report from a UN-backed watchdog shows malnutrition worsening in the region. Israel questioned its criteria and accused the group of spreading misinformation.
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Trump Says He Will Make ‘Very Important Decision’ on Russia-Ukraine Negotiations in 2 Weeks
The U.S. president is weighing potential options, including imposing massive sanctions or tariffs on Moscow.
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Justice Department Releases Interviews With Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell
At one point, Maxwell denied that President Donald Trump engaged in any wrongdoing in connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump Announces Federal Crime Crackdown Will Target Chicago Next After DC
Chicago could receive similar treatment from the federal government as Washington, the president says.
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Moderate Think Tank Urges Democrats to Drop Language That Alienates Voters
Third Way says Democrats risk losing persuadable voters by using terms that sound elitist or confusing, such as ‘birthing person,’ ’safe space,‘ or ’unhoused.’
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George Mason University Violated Civil Rights Law With Illegal DEI Practices: Education Department
An investigation determined that the university president’s diversity initiatives contradicted his 2020 pledge to expunge “racist vestiges” from the campus.
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US Government Takes 10 Percent Stake in Intel
The White House had been seeking an equity stake in the company in exchange for the almost $11 billion in grants from the CHIPS and Science Act.
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Trump Seeks $2 Billion From Congress to Clean Up, Beautify Nation’s Capital
The president also cautioned the Democratic mayor about a ‘complete and total federal takeover’ of Washington.
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Reduce Deficits by $4 Trillion Over Next Decade, Says CBO Report
The CBO also noted that revenues often lag several months behind the implementation of tariff policies.
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Trump Names 4 Judges to Fill Vacancies in North Carolina Courts
The nominations come after a protracted standoff between the Biden White House and Sen. Thom Tillis that froze judicial appointments in the state.
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Trump Plans to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook ‘If She Doesn’t Resign’
Others say the president cannot terminate independent Federal Reserve Board members.
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Texas Senate Passes Redistricting Map Favoring Republicans
After passing the Republican-dominated upper chamber in an 18 to 11 party-line vote, the bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Back to School: What to Know About Cell Phone Bans in K–12
The first state-wide policy took effect two years ago.
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Florida Appeals Judge’s Ruling Against Expansion of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The ruling stops the sending of detainees to the illegal immigrant detention center and bars new construction there.
|
Interior Department Halts $1.5 Billion Offshore Wind Project Off Rhode Island
Revolution Wind is now 80 percent complete, with 45 out of 65 wind turbines installed, according to Danish company Orsted.
|
House Committee Launches Probe Into California’s High-Speed Rail
The investigation will focus on whether ridership projections were inflated to secure federal and state funds. The rail authority calls the inquiry ‘baseless.’
|
Furniture Tariff Investigation Underway, Details Coming Within 50 Days: Trump
The president announced that tariffs are coming for furniture imports, with a goal of restoring manufacturing to the United States.
|
Hunger in Gaza Strip Classified as Famine, Global Body Says
A report from a UN-backed watchdog shows malnutrition worsening in the region. Israel questioned its criteria and accused the group of spreading misinformation.
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Trump Says He Will Make ‘Very Important Decision’ on Russia-Ukraine Negotiations in 2 Weeks
The U.S. president is weighing potential options, including imposing massive sanctions or tariffs on Moscow.
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Justice Department Releases Interviews With Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell
At one point, Maxwell denied that President Donald Trump engaged in any wrongdoing in connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump Announces Federal Crime Crackdown Will Target Chicago Next After DC
Chicago could receive similar treatment from the federal government as Washington, the president says.
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Moderate Think Tank Urges Democrats to Drop Language That Alienates Voters
Third Way says Democrats risk losing persuadable voters by using terms that sound elitist or confusing, such as ‘birthing person,’ ’safe space,‘ or ’unhoused.’
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George Mason University Violated Civil Rights Law With Illegal DEI Practices: Education Department
An investigation determined that the university president’s diversity initiatives contradicted his 2020 pledge to expunge “racist vestiges” from the campus.
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US Government Takes 10 Percent Stake in Intel
The White House had been seeking an equity stake in the company in exchange for the almost $11 billion in grants from the CHIPS and Science Act.
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Trump Seeks $2 Billion From Congress to Clean Up, Beautify Nation’s Capital
The president also cautioned the Democratic mayor about a ‘complete and total federal takeover’ of Washington.
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Reduce Deficits by $4 Trillion Over Next Decade, Says CBO Report
The CBO also noted that revenues often lag several months behind the implementation of tariff policies.
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