From the States
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California airports seeing long lines during funding debate
U.S. Rep. Darrel Issa, R-San Diego, blames Democrats. “As a direct result of the Democrat DHS shutdown, American travelers at airports across the country are facing unprecedented wait times of multiple hours,” Issa said on Tuesday.
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Robert Kennedy Jr.'s HHS to appeal judge's ruling on national childhood vaccine policy
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to appeal a judge's temporary injunction to change the national childhood vaccine policy.
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes files criminal charges against Kalshi
A federally-regulated prediction markets platform called criminal charges filed against the company in Arizona "seriously flawed."
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Virginia posts $21B surplus in new report
Virginia was one of 25 states with enough money to meet its obligations. The ranking placed it ahead of North Carolina, which was 17th, and West Virginia, which was 15th. Tennessee ranked in the top five. New Jersey came in last with a $44,500 shortfall per taxpayer.
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Helene: Year later, pains of recovery and need for money remain
U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., said approved funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are wanted quicker. The Small Business Administration was apologetic during a Senate hearing this week, much the same as politicians at odds over funding.
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Trump-directed Guard troops, federal law-enforcement officers to arrive in Memphis next week
The governor noted that federal agents from the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Drug Enforcement Agency will also arrive in Memphis next week.
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New Yorkers to get ‘inflation reduction’ checks this fall
Hochul announced Friday the state will begin distributing $2 billion in direct payments to more than 8.2 million households statewide, with checks hitting the mail starting this week out through November to eligible taxpayers.
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North Carolina Senate leader denies accusations of redistricting redraw for Trump endorsement
Redistricting in the middle of the decennial process has surged in awareness across the country, spurred by tussles in 10 other states inclusive notably of California, Texas, Ohio and Missouri. North Carolina usually redraws maps following the decennial census and they remain in place a decade.
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DNA testing confirms triple-murder suspect Travis Decker is dead
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison confirmed that remains found near Leavenworth are those of Decker.
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NYC corrections officer violated city 'sanctuary' law by sharing migrant information with feds
The Department of Corrections (DOC) investigator did not know he was violating city law when he reported the information to federal officials.
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North Carolina House passes bill honoring Charlie Kirk, the Political Terrorism Prevention Act
Free speech and civil discourse are promoted and violence tied to politics is deterred through legislation passed Tuesday in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
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Iryna’s Law, restart of death penalty in North Carolina, awaits Gov. Stein decision
Iryna’s Law, removing judicial hurdles for the death penalty, finished swift passage in the General Assembly and now awaits a decision from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. The legislation will stop cashless bail for some charges.
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American Federation of Teachers union sues Trump admin for delaying loan forgiveness
"Congress designed these [plans] to ensure that borrowers repay their loans, yet the Biden Administration tried to illegally force taxpayers to foot the bill," Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a July statement.