From the States
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Rubio confirms Epic Fury over; 'We’re done with that stage of it;' US now responding defensively
Epic Fury’s main objectives, according to the administration, were to destroy Iran’s military infrastructure and sever its path to a nuclear weapon. Its objectives did not include ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz was operating normally.
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Senate Republicans advance $72 billion budget package to fund CBP and ICE
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley said the advance funding will “help provide certainty for federal law enforcement” and prevent the country from being “dragged backwards by Democrats’ radical, anti-law enforcement agenda.”
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he has a plan to keep NFL Bears in the city
As he travels to Springfield to lobby for state funding of local governments, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he has ideas to keep the Chicago Bears in his city.
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Connecticut elections chief calls for reforms after ballot stuffing scandal
The allegations include claims that one campaign offered cash in return for completed absentee ballots and a complaint from a voter who reported that someone arrived at his home to help him with his ballot, asked him to sign unknown paperwork and took his ballot.
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Georgia lawmakers sign off on increased penalties for swatting
The move follows the swatting of several Georgia officials during and since the Christmas holiday.
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Massachusetts to spend additional $245 million for shelters as migrant crisis worsens
House members are trying to limit shelter stays to nine months as part of the bill. The current average is 13-14 months.
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Biden administration appeals case alleging government censorship to Supreme Court
Did the White House, the FBI and the CDC violate the First Amendment by influencing social media companies in moderating content on COVID-19 and the 2020 election?
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Colorado Republicans file misconduct complaint against Griswold over Trump ballot case
The Republicans charge Griswold with violating several rules in the Colorado Rule of Professional Conduct.
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Arizona AG Mayes issues consumer alert on crisis pregnancy centers; Republicans want retraction
"Her publication unjustly targets businesses operating well within the bounds of the law for no other reason but to advance a political agenda," said GOP Rep. Neal Carter.
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End of realtor commission model poses biggest 'jolt' in housing in 100 years
In settlement with homeowners, realtors association will pay $418 million in damages and end litigation on the
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California revises 2023 job growth down from 325k to just 50k jobs as deficit to rise
The downward revision resulted in decreased counts for all industries except for health and government; Gov. Newsom proposes $8.5 billion in cuts with expected deficit of $73 billion.
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Kari Lake turns in signatures for Arizona Republican primary ballot for Senate run
“I’m ready to bring people in who weren’t with us the whole way,” said Lake, who ran for governor in 2022.
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Arkansas reverses course, no more 'X' instead of 'M' or 'F' on driver's licenses
“This policy is just common sense," Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. "As long as I’m governor, Arkansas state government will not endorse nonsense.”