From the States
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Trump pressuring international community to help secure Strait of Hormuz
As President Donald Trump looks to several countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. and Israel continue to pound Iran.
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Bondi, Lutnick, security guard agree to testify on Epstein to House Oversight Committee
Lutnick’s meeting with Epstein occurred 4 years after a deal Epstein made to avoid federal prosecution in 2008. Bondi was subpoenaed over DOJ’s release of documents associated with Epstein.
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State of Ohio argues that Gov. DeWine’s hemp beer veto was legal
A group of brewers sued the state, challenging DeWine’s “line item” veto of portions of Senate Bill 56 that would have given companies until Dec. 31 to transition out of the hemp beverage business.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker 'eroded public trust' in public health during Covid era: HHS
“Democrat-led states that imposed unscientific school closures, toddler mask mandates, and vaccine passports during the COVID era destroyed public trust and should not be guiding policy,” an HHS spokesperson said.
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First 2 months of new fiscal year begins with lowest border apprehensions in US history: CBP
Notably, the total number of illegal border crossers apprehended in the first 10 months of the Trump administration were less than the number of foreign nationals who illegally entered the country under the Biden administration in one month.
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Debate over AI regulations heats up over whether to allow state regulations
While Trump admin and some congressional Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz are pushing for a federal moratorium on state AI regulations, most other members of Congress are calling for a more prudential approach.
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California’s Republican lawmakers move forward in Prop. 50 lawsuit
Suit allegesredrawn congressional district maps were redrawn based on race.
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Amazon Flex settles with Seattle gig workers, agrees to pay $3.78M
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards has reached a settlement with Amazon Flex over alleged violations of three city laws intended to protect gig workers.
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Louisiana online child abuse tips up 1,200% in 10 years
The tips have led to 457 arrests, with 70 child victims identified and 49 rescued.
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Illinois Gov Pritzker says 'No' to state taxpayer-funded guaranteed income
Cook County’s $10.12 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 includes $7.5 million for guaranteed income recipients. The county’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the spending plan Nov. 20.
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Disability group, coroners press Illinois governor ahead of assisted suicide decision
A Chicago-based disability-rights organization is seeking a meeting with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office as Illinois prepares for possible action on legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state. Senate Bill 1950, which began as a bill about
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Religious liberty advocates push for Ten Commandments in schools
Legal battles over the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools continue with a new brief filed this week, backed by 46 members of Congress.
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Trump signs substance-use treatment bill backed by Colorado and Kentucky representatives
President Donald Trump just signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act, which was spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, into law.