From the States
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Kentucky district expected to be bellwether on Election Day
Cook Political Report ranks the sixth district race as a “toss up,” which means polls show either party has a good chance of winning.
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DeSantis warns of Republicans underperforming at the polls
As of Friday morning, 17,307 people had voted in Polk County, which is among the 10 most populous counties in the state. A total of 5,877 registered Republicans had cast ballots versus 6,899 registered Democrats.
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Feds target $3.7B in research funds as part of DEI crackdown
Over 300 colleges and universities have eliminated DEI requirements, closed or restructured diversity offices, removed diversity statements from hiring practices or altered institutional policies, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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NY Gov Hochul orders investigation into inmate's alleged death from officers beating him
Hochul said she is "outraged and horrified" by the death.
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Newsom extends state highway patrol support for troubled Oakland, but demands pursuit policy reform
City regulations prohibiting local officers from pursuing criminals unless there is reasonable suspicion to believe the fleeing individual committed a violent forcible crime, a crime with a firearm or there is probable cause the individual is in possession of a firearm.
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Two Florida state Democratic lawmakers abandon party for the GOP
State Rep. Hillary Cassel on Friday said she did not reach her decision to switch her party affiliation easily, but that she believes in the Republican Party's "vision for a better, more prosperous Florida."
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Judge rules Georgia Senate committee can subpoena Fani Willis over Trump case
Judge rejects argument that legislators did not have the power to issue the subpoena.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues orders to safeguard Texas from Communist China threats
Executive orders require the state to arrest anyone implementing CCP influence operations divest from investments originating from China and to harden systems from cyberthreats.
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Before storm collapsed Santa Cruz wharf, activists had resisted upgrades for nearly a decade
By the start of 2024, the city estimated the pier had accumulated an over $14 million backlog of necessary repairs.
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Major health insurance changes to become law in Illinois
Law prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization before a patient can receive emergency treatment at a psychiatric facility.
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Florida woman reportedly stabbed 14 times by pizza delivery woman upset over tip
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect as 22-year-old Brianna Alvelo.
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Biden administration scrubs union accountability site
Biden administration officials had previously said the site was simply being improved, but nearly all the accountability info from the site has been removed.
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Utah taking targeted approach on illegal immigration, Venezuelan prison gang violence
Several counties have been flooded with illegal border crossers, including Salt Lake where shelters were at 100% capacity.