From the States
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Routh, on trial for assassination plot against Trump, had notes on flights to Mexico, Colombia
Routh is accused of an assassination plot against Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024, as he golfed in Florida. Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
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Gov Kemp cites record economic numbers for Georgia in fiscal year 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that 423 facilities either invested or expanded in Georgia during fiscal year 2025 for a record $26.3 billion investment.
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NFL stadium deals often come with large 'hidden costs': Report
The Commanders' leadership and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the team would pay for the stadium, but the fine print showed something different.
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Plaintiffs thrilled after outdoor yoga ban in San Diego declared unconstitutional
Yoga instructors Steven Hubbard and Amy Baack filed a lawsuit against the city’s ordinance banning the teaching of yoga classes attended by four or more people in public parks and beaches.
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ICE says Chicago arrests had final orders of removal; Illinois gov, other officials cry foul
Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked about the detentions Thursday at an unrelated event in West Chicago. The governor criticized the feds and President Donald Trump.
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Newsom reveals Golden State Literacy Plan, 'to do more and do better'
“We have a responsibility to do more and do better as it relates to the educational outcomes, particularly as it relates to literacy in this state,” Newsom said,
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Supreme Court issues several high-profile decisions: guns, tax exemptions, discrimination
The nation’s highest court made rulings on religious tax exemptions, reverse discrimination and gun manufacturer liability for violence. Here is a breakdown of the day's decisions.
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Virginia hits $100B in corporate investment commitments
Youngkin signed Executive Order 49 at the event, making permanent the Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator, a state-led program designed to streamline site development, permitting, infrastructure planning and workforce coordination for major business projects.
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Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill to make hospital costs transparent through online posts
The bill would accomplish a 2019 executive order by President Donald Trump requiring full hospital price transparency nationwide, the Republicans’ statement said.
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CA governor, and other state officials upset over renaming of USNS Harvey Milk
Gavin Newsom called the decision to remove Milk's name an “assault on veterans,” and said the renaming revealed Trump’s contempt for the values U.S. veterans fight to protect.
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AZ Senator Gallego calls on EPA to keep Energy Star
The Trump administration has proposed ending the program, but in a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Gallego wrote Energy Star saves Arizonans money
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Amazon gives boost to NC economy with $10B investment plan
The investment nearly doubles ($12 billion) what the company has poured into the Tarheel State since 2010. That year was the turn of economic development, with Republicans taking majorities in both chambers
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Education Secretary McMahon faces questions over new initiatives in proposed budget
Democrats’ questioning of Secretary McMahon on Wednesday grew heated at times, as they tried to pin McMahon down on the potential negative consequences of spending cuts.