Politics & Policy
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Netanyahu vows war with Iran to continue as Trump says negotiations are 'my business'
The U.S. and Israel began launching air strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, which has resulted in an ongoing war.
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CDC defends response to hantavirus, says 'not COVID,' as 17 Americans arrive from infected ship
In the U.S., a State Department plane took the 17 Americans aboard to Omaha, Nebraska.
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Five years after COVID vaccine mandates, 'spyware,' victims achieve meager results in court
Workers fired for requesting medical, religious exemptions still awaiting justice in Trump administration lawsuits against employers. Class-action plaintiffs get no payments in resolving vaccine, warrantless tracking lawsuits.
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S&P Global warns Trump tariff plan could cost auto industry major profits
The report warned that premium auto companies could face the highest costs, including companies like Volvo and Jaguar, and that Trump's plans “will likely intensify the headwinds the global auto industry will face in an already challenging 2025."
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True blue Washington state turned a little bit red in the 2024 general election
Washington State Republican Party put a positive spin on Washington’s small rightward shift in what was otherwise a disappointing election for Republicans in the state.
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Colorado race heads to automatic recount as Republican holds six-vote lead
County must complete recount by Friday, Dec. 6.
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About 70% of Education Department enforcements have targeted Christian universities: report
The department argues the group is pushing a false narrative.
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Trump celebrates election victory, slams 'Radical Left Lunatics' in Thanksgiving Day message
In his holiday message, Trump promises to all: “you will be, more than ever before, proud to be American.”
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Trump says he had a 'productive conversation' with Mexico's new leader about drugs and the border
The former president on Tuesday pledged to impose a 25% tariff Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China over illegal immigration and fentanyl. He also vowed to impose the tariffs on his first day in office this January.
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California Democrat unseats Michelle Steel while Iowa's Miller-Meeks secures reelection: AP
Miller-Meeks victory on Wednesday comes weeks after the general election, which saw Republicans flip the White House and Senate, and narrowly retain control of the House.
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Texas AG Paxton files lawsuit alleging BlackRock and other firms colluded to hurt coal industry
According to the lawsuit, the three asset managers acquired substantial stockholdings in coal companies, and then used their influence to pressure the companies to adopt ESG goals and reduce output.
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Despite election losses, waning public support, climate groups, politicians say won’t change plans
Larry Behrens, director of communications for Power The Future, a nonprofit that advocates for energy, called these politicians and activists “climate election deniers.”
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Biden's plan to cover anti-obesity drugs could cost $140 billion
Without insurance coverage, the drugs can cost as much as $1,000 a month.