From the States
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Minnesota 'Feeding Our Future' COVID aid fraudster gets 30 years for $44M scheme
“You took more than taxpayers’ dollars to enrich yourself,” judge says. “You took the reputation of our state down with you.”
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Up for retention, top Colorado judges allegedly hid 'hush money' contract to ward off lawsuit
Former chief court administrator alleged another ex-official was awarded contract in exchange for not filing a tell-all sexual discrimination lawsuit. It was later rescinded due to media criticism.
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Ahead of second China trip, Trump administration cracks down on Chinese influence
Department of War branded Confucius Institutes as national security threats, but "80 new propaganda cells across 30 universities had popped up using different names and different charters" with the same mission of stealing IP and brainwashing students, Hegseth says.
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Venezuela agrees to take back its citizens who illegally entered the U.S.
Richard Grenell, Trump’s envoy for special missions, went to Venezuela to collect six American prisoners and bring them home.
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Despite Gov. Youngkin's vetoes, Democrats' gun agenda poised to make it back to his desk
Lawmakers have also resurrected vetoed bills making it a Class 4 misdemeanor for anyone who fails to securely store a firearm on any premises where a minor is likely to be present
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Small private jet crashes into houses in Philadelphia, days after DC plane collision
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that six people were reportedly aboard the plane that crashed into the homes.
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San Diego officials say three recent area wildfires started in homeless encampments
These fires reflect fire trends throughout Southern California that link a significant portion of fires to homeless individuals.
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WA state Republicans criticize bill they say would undo 'parents' bill of rights' initiative
House Republicans in the legislature offered up dozens of amendments Thursday during an executive session, but none were successful in slowing down the bill.
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Plane crash: FAA restricting helicopter traffic near Reagan National Airport
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, in “support” of President Donald Trump and in “consultation” with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, made the announcement
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DeSantis reaches agreement between ICE and Florida state troopers on immigration enforcement
The agreement will allow state troopers to act as immigration enforcement officers for the federal government.
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Federal report card highlights education decline in California amid 51% spending growth
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed $24,746 in spending per student includes growth in Proposition 98 school funding to $119 billion, a figure that his office says is “a nearly 51% increase since the Governor took office” in January 2019.
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New Hampshire lawmakers tightening immigration policies after Trump crackdown on sanctuary cities
Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, has made abolishing sanctuary policies a key focus of her administration and has pledged to sign a ban if it reaches her desk.
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TX Gov. Abbott bans AI and Chinese social media apps from government-issued devices
"Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate our state’s critical infrastructure through data-harvesting AI and social media apps," Abbott said.