Politics & Policy
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House approves spending bill to fund government until Dec. 11
The 370-48 vote follows the legislation's approval in the Senate and sends it to President Donald Trump's desk for signature.
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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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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.
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Trump taps North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary
The North Dakota governor ran for the Republican nomination in 2024 and was later a finalist for Trump's vice presidential pick, but lost out to Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio.
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New Jersey Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for governor
“Living in Jersey has become too damn expensive," Gottheimer said. "We pay too much in taxes, too much to live. It’s time for a reboot.”
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Trump taps Steven Cheung to serve as comms director
Trump has made his cabinet and White House personnel choices in quick succession this week, drawing headlines with unconventional nods such as Fox News's Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.
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Newsom launches billions in rebates to offset rising energy costs some blame him for
California energy prices are double the national average, and ratepayers for the state’s two largest utilities are paying double what they paid 10 years ago and more than 50% more than in 2021.
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Johnson to 'strongly request' House ethics panel not release Gaetz report
Johnson said he was "going to strongly request that the Ethics Committee not issue the report," CNN reported.
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Sylvester Stallone praises Trump as 'second George Washington'
Stallone introduced Trump at the America First Policy Institute gala at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla.
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Former Rep. Mike Rogers under consideration by Trump for FBI chief
He recently met with the Trump transition team at Mar-a-Lago.
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Actress who moved out of U.S. says country going to be ‘scary place’ after Trump win
Longoria heavily campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to President-elect Donald Trump.
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Wisconsin EV chargers must register with 3-cent tax starting on Jan. 1
Any owner, operator, manager, or lessee of an EV charging station must now register with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Online Business Tax Registration if the charging station is subject to the tax.