Politics & Policy
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U.S. resumes strikes on Iran, Trump cites minelaying attempts
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the attacks and dubbed the strikes a response to Iran's continued interference with commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.
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Pro-Paxton group to drop $15M on ad campaign
The ad buy is one of the larger cash infusions to Paxton's campaign this cycle, which comes as Senate leadership appears uninterested in backing him.
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Federal court strikes down New York's climate 'superfund' law, arguing it's preempted by federal law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, signed the bill in 2024. It would have required oil companies to pay a total of $3 billion a year for the next 25 years.
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Trump senior adviser says economic picks for upcoming administration will be unveiled next week
Lewandowski said that either Square Group founder Scott Bessent or Cantor Fitzgerald Chair and CEO Howard Lutnick have the best shot at being named Treasury Secretary.
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Democrats in Pennsylvania admit to counting illegal ballots in close Casey-McCormick Senate race
"Democrats in Pennsylvania are brazenly trying to break the law by attempting to count illegal ballots. They are doing this because they want to steal a senate seat," RNC Chairman Michael Whatley wrote on X.
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DOGE seeks 'super high-IQ' people willing to work 80 hours a week for free
Elon Musk is working with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to find top talent to cut wasteful spending, reduce regulations and re-structure agencies.
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CDC reports Oregon has detected its first human case of the bird flu
The public has been warned to stay away from sick animals, including dead birds, their droppings, and raw dairy products.
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Prominent Democrat governor praises RFK Jr. pick for HHS secretary
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says RFK Jr. “helped us defeat vaccine mandates in Colorado in 2019.”
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Trump taps Karoline Leavitt to be the next White House press secretary
“Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary," Trump said in an emailed statement.
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Deb Haaland’s critics say Burgum’s leadership will be good for energy, Alaska Natives and hunters
“Deb Haaland was one of the worst DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] hires of the Biden-Harris administration, and she can’t become unemployed fast enough," Daniel Turner, executive director of Power the Future said.
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Incoming Trump admin likely to pull back on push to breach Snake River dams
The fight over the Snake River dams has been ongoing for more than 20 years, largely over salmon and steelhead restoration and other environmental concerns.
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As Matt Gaetz faces opposition, Trump’s other DOJ picks could anchor his confirmation
“We are building an incredible team at the Department of Justice in the Trump/Vance Administration!” Gaetz said. “We can’t wait to get to work for the American People.”
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Powerful House Judiciary Chairman applauds Trump Cabinet picks: 'Freedom gets bigger!'
Jim Jordan also signals he will reintroduce FISA reform next year with an eye on requiring a court-ordered warrant for the FBI or spy agencies to rifle through Americans' overseas call records.