Politics & Policy
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U.S. smoking rate hits record low while e-cigarette use levels off: CDC
Renewed popularity of smoking in Hollywood doesn't appear to be rubbing off on ordinary Americans.
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Wind and solar interests defend taxpayer gravy train by playing favorites in GOP primaries
Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC poured more than $1 million into Chip Roy's defeat, calling him obstacle to MAGA, and is trying to protect Iowa incumbent as MAGA diehard against anti-renewable challenger.
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Trump executive order directs CDC to 'realign' childhood vaccine schedule with developed peers
HHS scientific assessment that deemed U.S. schedule bloated compared to other countries is now a "guiding resource" for the feds. CDC, advisors directed to update schedule, give "maximum flexibility" to parents, doctors.
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Republican-led House ditches Washington amid debt ceiling standoff
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden have had multiple meetings in pursuit of a compromise plan and are united in their position that the nation will not default.
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Maricopa County accepted over 4,000 federal-only race ballots in 2020 without US citizenship proof
A total of 14,298 residents were registered to only vote in the federal elections during the November 2020 general election.
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Tennessee governor sends National Guard to Mexican border to aid in migrant crisis
The Tennessee troops will deploy at the end of the month and assist in patrolling the southern border.
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South Carolina Gov. McMaster signs six-week abortion ban
The state Supreme Court struck down an earlier six-week ban in January, though lawmakers are confident the new ban will survive judicial scrutiny.
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Mike Pence to appear at CNN town hall in Iowa
The former vice president has largely fallen out of favor with Trump supporters, due in large part to his refusal to intervene in the certification of the 2020 presidential election results, which Trump insists were mired in fraud.
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Trump touts 2017 DeSantis endorsement after governor enters presidential race
"Ron had zero chance of winning. On December 21, 2017, a man named President Donald J. Trump endorsed in support of Ron DeSanctimonious," he said.
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Trump nearly 40 points ahead of DeSantis: poll
Biden's approval rating stood at 41%, while 56% disapproved of his handling of the job.
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House GOP investigates Bank of America providing FBI with customer data
The bank allegedly provided the FBI with its customer data unsolicited.
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DeSantis vows to use presidential pardons for 'weaponization' victims
He further contended that he would use his pardon powers "on the front end" rather than do so at the end of his administration.
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Investment in solar energy set to pass oil for first time, boosted largely by China: report
Fossil fuels are quickly taking a back seat to the global push for a green energy takeover.