Politics & Policy
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Virginia Dems set April 21 date for redistricting vote
The Virginia redraw follow Indiana Republicans declining to redraw their maps, despite the urgings of President Donald Trump.
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Trump predicts a government shutdown as GOP scrambles to pass funding bills
A so-called "shutdown" occurs when the House fails to pass one or more of the appropriations bills to fund the government before the deadline.
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Mark Kelly mulls presidential run
Kelly, along with other Democratic veterans or former members of the intelligence community, urged American servicemembers to ignore illegal orders, without specifying anything they deemed objectionable.
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Washington, DC, reports first confirmed case of the measles
The development comes as the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico surpasses 300 confirmed cases, and at least 40 hospitalizations. One child has died from the contagious disease.
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Group tells liberal Wisc Supreme Court candidate 'desist' in making false statements about opponent
The cease and desist letter claims the Democrat-backed candidate has made false statements about the GOP-backed candidate on abortion, rape test kits, voter suppression and crime.
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Report: Fees going to EV and public transit, not fixing the roads
Colorado's roads are deteriorating, as more money moves away from maintaining the roads in favor of funding public transportation and electric vehicle programs.
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Experts warn House Energy Committee that closing fossil fuel plants drives grid reliability crisis
During the hearing, Democrats on the committee blamed the heightened risk of blackouts on the Trump administration’s funding freeze for renewable energy projects, the firing of federal employees, and the moratorium on offshore wind lease sales.
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Arizona lawmakers look at way to prevent gas price hikes
Arizona law currently requires drivers in Maricopa County to use a blend called "Cleaner Burning Gas" during the spring and summer to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's clean air requirements for ozone attainment.
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About two-thirds of voters support Trump's efforts to deport Venezuelan gang members: poll
The poll also shows that about 26% of voters are opposed to the gang members being deported and 16% strongly oppose it.
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Trump administration to close Long COVID offices despite RFK Jr pledge to fund research
The closure is part of the Trump administration's broader reorganization of the federal government, where each department is conducting its own restructuring to minimize costs and maximize effectiveness.
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Columbia student who participated in protests sues Trump administration over efforts to deport her
Columbia University student Yunseo Chung filed the lawsuit as the Trump administration allegedly works to deport her, after it revoked her lawful permanent resident status. Chung has been in the U.S. since she was 7 years old.
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Biden’s legacy lingers in the failing Proterra electric buses he promoted during his presidency
Transit districts across the country continue to have problems with electric buses they bought from Proterra, a company former President Joe Biden had touted. Districts that purchased buses from other suppliers appear to have had fewer issues, but those with Proterra buses are still trying to keep them running.
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Progressive influencer announces bid to oust Democrat Jan Schakowsky for Illinois House seat
The social media user implied on her campaign website that Schakowsky and other lawmakers are out of touch with Democratic voters, claiming they have not had to struggle as she and other constituents have.