From the States
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Trump argues that the boom in data centers lower Americans’ energy costs
The pledge contains a series of promises that companies that build, own or operate data centers will pay for the new electricity generation and grid infrastructure needed to accommodate new data centers.
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Trump admin seeks extra items for stalled federal highway bill, including framework for robotaxis
Key requests Duffy laid out include strategies to boost revenue for the dwindling Highway Trust Fund that funds the maintenance, repair and building of U.S. highways and mass transit systems.
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House task force questions American Bar Association president over DEI policies for law schools
Wednesday’s hearing followed discussions of changes within the ABA in the more than a year since the Education Department issued new guidance on DEI policies and President Trump issued an EO prohibiting them in accrediting bodies.
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Republicans seek to toughen animal theft law amid ‘rescue’ campaign
The proposal was prompted by recent concerns that animal rights activists seek to "steal" livestock from upstate farms as part of a new campaign.
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Voting groups want injunction against Georgia’s ‘line relief’ provision
If granted, volunteers could give food and water to voters in lines stretching 150 feet from the polling place.
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New Mexico Attorney General submits brief challenging municipal abortion laws
Torrez argues that House Bill 7, signed into law earlier this month, says municipalities lack the authority to enact abortion restrictions in New Mexico.
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Report: schools tossing Chromebooks designed to expire after four years
Chromebooks have a built-in “death date,” after which software support ends. Once laptops have “expired,” they don’t receive updates and can’t access secure websites.
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Newsom calls out National Guard to 'crack down on crime' in San Francisco
Newsom's office reiterates that the operation will seek to hold drug suppliers and traffickers accountable, not those using the substances.
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Bible-reading marathon unleashes in nation's capital, and this year includes Congress
Marathon involves hundreds of people scheduled to read the Bible out loud in many languages.
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North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson announces run for governor
Robinson discussed his faith and thanked his supporters before making his campaign announcement.
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Fla. Gov. DeSantis leading an international trade mission to four countries
The delegation will travel to Israel where DeSantis will deliver the keynote address at an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Israel.
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Americans increasingly worried about rising crime, poll finds
Across the country, 74% say crime has increased over the past year.
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Montana transgender state rep. censured for 'hate-filled testimony' while debating trans bill
Montana Democrat lawmaker Zooey Zephyr accused those who voted against the bill of having 'blood on their hands.'