From the States
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California Rep. Ro Khanna on 'economic populism tour' raising speculation of a presidential run
A California congressman with roots in the Keystone State will be traveling through Pennsylvania this week for over a dozen events as speculation continues that he may seek a bid for the White House in 2028.
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PA Sen. Fetterman says he was 'horribly wrong' on the filibuster, wants to keep it intact
“Upon reflection, the pursuit of those short-term wins clouded the bigger picture and lasting impact of a Senate without the filibuster — a Senate that ignored the voices of the minority and everyday people,” Fetterman wrote.
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Speaker Johnson credits Trump tariffs as a net positive for Louisiana despite challenges
Some sectors of Louisiana’s economy faced challenges because of the Trump administration’s tariff policy, but House Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes the overall impact has been positive.
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As veteran suicides climb, groups call on Congress to designate National Warrior Call Day
Supporters want Congress to adopt a resolution to retroactively confirm Nov. 13 as National Warrior Call Day.
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48k University of California workers launch 'record-breaking' strike
Workers across all 10 campuses walked off the job Monday, saying that progress on proposals for fair compensation and workplace equity have been thwarted by “unlawful conduct.”
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Ill-exit? Movement to create a new state in southern Illinois gains momentum
Disillusioned with the Chicago area, several counties already have voted in non-binding resolutions to leave Illinois and form a new state.
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Coast Guard members fighting vaccine mandate encouraged to join class-action lawsuit
Lawsuit argues service members are being forced to take an experimental drug that was developed with or tested on aborted fetal cell lines, which they argue violates their religious conscience and is contrary to their faith.
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Los Angeles DA assembles new team to investigate Konnech founder Eugene Yu
The Los Angeles prosecutor’s office has assembled a new cyber-forensics team to investigate potential wrongdoing of East Lansing election software company Konnech.
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Paxton investigating Zuckerberg-funded group for alleged partisan electioneering efforts in 2020
“Charities cannot mislead their donors and misrepresent the purpose of their fundraising,” Paxton said when announcing his office’s investigation.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in immigration case brought by Louisiana and Texas
“It’s hard to imagine a more dangerous and radical policy than the Biden Administration’s decision to allow violent criminals to roam freely in our communities,” Paxton said.
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Florida files Supreme Court brief in case over Biden refusal to deport violent criminal aliens
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed the brief in support of a lawsuit filed by Texas and Louisiana.
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Watchdog exposes 'historic' COVID unemployment funds lost as Congress investigates
Estimates are as much as $400 billion in COVID-19 unemployment relief were likely lost to waste and fraud.
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Illinois lawmakers prepare for session to revise cashless bail law before it takes effect
SAFE-T law makes several changes to the criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail starting Jan. 1.