Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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GM Takes $7.1 Billion Hit in 4th Quarter After EV Pullback, China Reset
The Detroit automaker is the latest to reveal a substantial loss from producing electric vehicles.
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Minnesota Governor Authorizes National Guard to Support Law Enforcement
The troops will be used to support state and local law enforcement.
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IRS to Start Accepting Tax Returns on Jan. 26 for 2025 Tax Season
Several new tax law provisions could impact federal taxes, credits, and deductions.
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Transportation Department Pulls $160 Million From California Over Trucking Licenses
California delayed revoking the licenses until March 6 after the state was sued by immigrant truck drivers and business owners.
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US Pauses Foreign Aid to Somali Government Amid Fraud Allegations
The action was taken after U.S. officials learned of the possible theft of tons of food meant to help impoverished citizens in Somalia.
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For 6th Straight Year, California Tops List of States People Are Leaving, U-Haul Reports
People generally moved to sunny southern states in 2025, U-Haul reported. The leaders in out-migration tended to be Democratic-led states.
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Immigration Agents Surge Into Minneapolis in ‘Largest Operation Ever’
Thousands of federal agents and officers spread across the Minneapolis–St. Paul area Tuesday.
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Trump Admin Opens Online Portal to Track Foreign Money Given to US Universities
Qatar and China top the list of countries to donate billions in funding to American universities.
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Texas Governor Orders Probes Into Potential Fraud in Child Care Services
The Lone Star state became the first to order an internal audit in the wake of a federal fraud crackdown in Minnesota.
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Colombian President Says He Will ‘Take Up Arms’ If US Military Attacks
After Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, Trump renewed threats to intervene in the neighboring country over alleged cocaine trafficking.
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GM Takes $7.1 Billion Hit in 4th Quarter After EV Pullback, China Reset
The Detroit automaker is the latest to reveal a substantial loss from producing electric vehicles.
|
Minnesota Governor Authorizes National Guard to Support Law Enforcement
The troops will be used to support state and local law enforcement.
|
IRS to Start Accepting Tax Returns on Jan. 26 for 2025 Tax Season
Several new tax law provisions could impact federal taxes, credits, and deductions.
|
Transportation Department Pulls $160 Million From California Over Trucking Licenses
California delayed revoking the licenses until March 6 after the state was sued by immigrant truck drivers and business owners.
|
US Pauses Foreign Aid to Somali Government Amid Fraud Allegations
The action was taken after U.S. officials learned of the possible theft of tons of food meant to help impoverished citizens in Somalia.
|
For 6th Straight Year, California Tops List of States People Are Leaving, U-Haul Reports
People generally moved to sunny southern states in 2025, U-Haul reported. The leaders in out-migration tended to be Democratic-led states.
|
Immigration Agents Surge Into Minneapolis in ‘Largest Operation Ever’
Thousands of federal agents and officers spread across the Minneapolis–St. Paul area Tuesday.
|
Trump Admin Opens Online Portal to Track Foreign Money Given to US Universities
Qatar and China top the list of countries to donate billions in funding to American universities.
|
Texas Governor Orders Probes Into Potential Fraud in Child Care Services
The Lone Star state became the first to order an internal audit in the wake of a federal fraud crackdown in Minnesota.
|
Colombian President Says He Will ‘Take Up Arms’ If US Military Attacks
After Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, Trump renewed threats to intervene in the neighboring country over alleged cocaine trafficking.
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