Politics & Policy
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Texas oil and gas industry again reports job losses in February
Texas’ overall job numbers were down in February, nonfarm jobs were down by 8,500 over the month, according to BLS data, The Center Square reported.
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Obama films video urging Virginians to vote 'yes' in redistricting referendum
Democrats are seeking voter approval to suspend constitutional requirements for a bipartisan redistricting commission and instead draw their own congressional districts that heavily favor their party.
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U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Chevron oil lawsuit
The case, Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish, questions to what extent a state court can litigate against an oil company for its production of oil even if it is for federal purposes.
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Former Calif GOP Gov Schwarzenegger says riots 'wouldn't happen if politicians would do their work'
"Both of the parties have no interest in solving this problem because they use that to raise money," Arnold Schwarzenegger said.
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Trump signs resolutions repealing California’s EV mandate, which many other states had adopted
Because 11 states and the District of Columbia have adopted California’s regulations, and because manufacturers understand that California is the largest market for new cars by far, experts say California’s EV mandate would have functioned as a national EV mandate.
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Trump confirms Rand Paul still invited to White House party
"He’s the toughest vote in the history of the U.S. Senate, but why wouldn’t he be?" Trump said.
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Trump hints at 'changes' to deportations amid backlash from hospitality, ag industries
"We must protect our Farmers, but get the CRIMINALS OUT OF THE USA. Changes are coming!" he said.
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Fulbright scholarship board resigns over Trump administration's review, denial of awards
The former board members said that they "voted overwhelmingly to resign from the board, rather than endorse unprecedented actions that we believe are impermissible under the law."
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Air India flight to London crashes after takeoff, one survivor reported among 240-plus aboard
The flight, bound for the London Gatwick Airport, had 242 passengers and crew, according to the airline.
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Elon Musk's theoretical third party would get 8% of vote in 2026 Midterms if held today: Poll
Musk mulled the idea of creating "The America Party" last week after he clashed with Trump over his large spending bill. The two have since ended the public feud but have not publicly repaired the friendship they formed last year.
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David Hogg announces he will not run for vice chair in new DNC election
“Ultimately, I have decided to not run in this upcoming election so the party can focus on what really matters," Hogg said.
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Kennedy marks drastic downsizing of vaccine advisory panel with announcement of eight new members
The eight new appointments mark a drastic downsizing of the panel, which previously consisted of 17 members.
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DNC members agree to redo David Hogg, Malcolm Kenyatta vice chair elections
The committee will now hold a new election for the new male vice chair from June 12-14, followed by a vote for a second vice chair of any gender from June 15-17. Hogg and Kenyatta are still allowed to run in the elections.