From the States
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Cloud hangs over campaign finance in Colorado gubernatorial race for both GOP and Dems
Questions over the legality of donations rock the campaigns in Colorado gubernatorial race. The campaign for Democratic candidate Phil Weiser met Tuesday's deadline to submit a notice to "cure."
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Florida Gov. DeSantis declares emergency for 25 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before it makes landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or this weekend.
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Steve Hilton calls for end of Democratic control in CA, advocates tax cuts at LA Times-NPR forum
The forum, co-hosted by the Los Angeles Times and the Pasadena, Calif.-based National Public Radio station LAist, put the candidate on the spot for over 50 minutes of intense questioning from a panel of journalists.
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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. to resign after report found improper behavior with women
The governor said she is giving Caldwell, who has denied the allegations, until Friday to resign his post. If he does not, the governor can call for his impeachment but it would need to be done by the state legislature.
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California faces barriers from feds on the road to EVs
Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia prevented the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from submitting four separate Clean Air Act waivers for Congress to potentially repeal
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott proposes bill that would add interest costs to CBO estimates
"We're $40 trillion in debt," Scott said in a statement. "The American people deserve fiscal sanity and transparency with their tax dollars."
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Texas Railroad commissioner: Oil industry must strengthen defenses against cyber attacks
Christian is urging oil and gas producers, pipeline operators and other energy companies to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses after cyberattacks have targeted Texas-bound energy tankers
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At least 23 donations were sent by 'Anonymous' at the behest of LA Mayor Bass in under 2 weeks
The Mayor’s Office has not explained how Bass was capable of soliciting money from anonymous donors. Filings show the anonymous payments totaled $240,563 and were routed through the Pledgeling Foundation during a 12-day span in January 2025.
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US Senate considers $50B federal plan to establish 3 nuclear energy innovation campuses
“We believe in more energy and less expensive energy,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright said last week during a panel discussion about the huge demand for electricity needed to power the AI boom.
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Seattle to ban grocery pricing based on AI and customer data amid warnings law could raise costs
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson backs the plan and is expected to sign legislation approved by the council on Tuesday in the next several days. Safeway spokeswoman Sara Osborne said Wednesday that the law will have a negative effect on Seattle consumers.
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Michigan’s climate case falls apart at early stage
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed the antitrust suit in January against ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, Shell and the American Petroleum Institute, saying the defendants worked together to keep Michigan consumers “locked in transportation and energy markets that rely on dated and expensive technologies.”
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14 countries form 'Shield of Americas' to target cartels in Western Hemisphere
The new coalition was forged 21 months after President Donald Trump directed U.S. federal agencies to target Mexican cartels and other foreign groups threatening American citizens and national security.
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As new Medicaid work requirements take effect, officials seek to inform enrollees
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, explained why he sees the work requirements as beneficial.