From the States
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Texas Democrats leave session to meet with Blue state govs during redistricting effort
Texas House Democrats say Abbott allowed President Donald Trump to take over Texas because he added redistricting to the special session in response to concerns raised by the Department of Justice.
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'No Secret Police' bill in Pennsylvania aims to 'unmask ICE'
Joining state lawmakers from California, New York, Massachusetts, and Tennessee, the “Unmask ICE” effort is a reaction to officers concealing their identities to evade public attacks and retaliation for the agency’s operations, which have led to widespread fear, anger, and protest
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Virginia schools cited by feds for gender identity policies
The department’s Office for Civil Rights concluded that the divisions’ policies unlawfully permit students of the opposite sex to access sex-separated facilities and participate in sex-separated sports based on gender identity rather than biological sex.
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While former NC Gov Roy Cooper considers a run for the Senate, others are waiting in the wings
There’s no dispute Cooper is investing time and resources into the possibility. How far, such as campaign teams, key donors and websites, are considered probable though unconfirmed.
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GOP lawmakers seek to revoke charter for major teachers union over concerns of its priorities
U.S. Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, introduced a bill, the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act, which would revoke the NEA's federal charter.
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Starbucks is adding momentum to Seattle recovery with its return-to-office plan
Starbucks is ordering its corporate employees to move closer to the city and work in-person four days a week as the coffee giant is the next major Seattle-based company to make employees return to the office.
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As wildfires persist in Southwest states, AZ senators raise concern
The Dragon Bravo Fire continues to damage Arizona's crown jewel, the Grand Canyon, as wildfires in the Southwest persist.
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Law streamlines expansion of North Las Vegas industrial park after lengthy delays
Nevada this week gained control over a major industrial hub, which had previously been held up with national regulations for years. The 18,000-acre Apex Industrial Park in North Las Vegas has seen lengthy delays.
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Suspect connected to attack on journalist during anti-ICE protests in Seattle is arrested
The attack left him bloodied, bruised and with a concussion that was still causing headaches and blurred vision a week later.
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Dangers of AI in criminal activity examined by House Judiciary Subcommittee
As artificial intelligence transforms every corner of society, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance explored its darker side during a hearing on Wednesday.
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Tsunami warning for Alaska canceled following 7.2 magnitude earthquake
The Alaska Earthquake Center reports the earthquake was felt on the Alaska Peninsula and southern Alaska.
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DeSantis appoints long-time ally, Ingoglia, as state's chief financial officer
Blaise Ingoglia, the former state senator, representative replaces U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis, who was elected to represent the 1st Congressional District.
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Google and Virginia Gov Youngkin launch statewide AI training hub
Virginia is rolling out a new AI career training platform in partnership with Google, giving residents free or low-cost access to courses, certifications and job tools as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market.