From the States
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Trump calls Pennsylvania ‘key’ to national defense renaissance
A $10 billion national defense renaissance championed by the Trump administration will rely on Pennsylvania’s skilled workers to build “the arsenal of freedom.”
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Texas Gov Abbott calls for state investigation into ICE shooting in Houston
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday said the Texas Rangers are investigating the fatal shooting of a Mexican national in Houston last week by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
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Democrat senators appear dissatisfied over DNI nominee Clayton's stances on election security
A swift confirmation of Jay Clayton as the next director of National Intelligence appears less likely after multiple Democrats left his Wednesday confirmation hearing dissatisfied with his responses.
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Most convicted pandemic fraudsters spend less than 5 years in prison
The tip of the iceberg includes at least 1,399 individuals or entities who were found guilty or liable in cases involving federal COVID-19 relief programs and 599 other individuals or entities with pending federal fraud charges as of June 30, 2023.
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Three Oklahoma abortion bills temporarily halted
One bill only allows physicians to perform abortions.
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Federal judge upholds Colorado's three-day waiting period gun law
RMGO Executive Director Taylor Rhodes said Kane’s ruling will be appealed.
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Bill would force Ohio contractors to verify immigration status
The Migration Policy Institute estimates there are 89,000 illegal immigrants in Ohio
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Hochul deploys more police amid uptick in hate crimes
She has also directed state police to monitor potential targets in the state, including synagogues, yeshivas, Jewish museums and cultural centers, and other at-risk sites.
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Delaware Republicans call for Agriculture commissioner's resignation after improper use of funds
Delaware Public Integrity Commission ruled Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse engaged in conduct that "violates the public trust.”
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Sacramento Sheriff says he was prevented from stopping theft by Walgreens, Target management
In September, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho filed a lawsuit against the City of Sacramento for failing to enforce existing ordinances relating to homelessness.
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Twenty-six attorneys general urge Congress to empower states to enforce federal immigration law
Letter asks lawmakers to pass U.S. Rep. Bill Posey’s bill, the Immigration Enforcement Partnership Act.
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Violence prevention activist calls for end of Chicago’s sanctuary city status
Given all of Chicago’s other pressing issues, Hardiman argues the money could be much better spent in other areas in the push to get the city back on the right track.
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Federal data shows taxpayers paying more to pick up the tab for transit riders
The federal government has bailed out transit agencies during the pandemic.