Politics & Policy
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Democrat wins Minnesota special election to replace killed legislator
“I’ve seen Rep-elect Lee’s leadership up close while he was a Brooklyn Park City Councilmember and I have no doubt he’ll continue that leadership as a statehouse member,” DNC Chairman Ken Martin said
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Georgia GOP Secretary of State Raffensperger, figure in 2020 election vote count, runs for governor
"I’m a conservative Republican, and I’m prepared to make the tough decisions," Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said
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Former CDC leaders expected to criticize Kennedy in Senate testimonies on Wednesday: Report
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez is expected to testify in front of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, where she is expected to talk about her firing that occurred late last month.
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Agriculture Dept. approves waivers banning candy, soda from SNAP benefits in six states
The new waivers will go into effect next year and impact residents in Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia. Rollins has already approved waivers for Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Utah.
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FERC accepts Gulfstream LNG application for Plaquemines terminal
Construction is expected to begin in mid-2027, pending regulatory approvals, with LNG production targeted for January 2030.
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Federal judge allows ESG coal case to move forward, while 26 states demand anti-ESG commitments
A federal judge denied Blackrock, State Street and Vanguard's motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the firms conspired to artificially constrict the market for coal through anti-trade practices. Twenty-six state financial officers sent a letter to 17 firms requiring them to prove that ESG no longer plays a role in their decision making.
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Bondi orders evidence sent to grand jury for Russia collusion hoax
The move follows Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard sending criminal referrals to the Department of Justice.
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American Eagle stock surges after Trump lauds Sydney Sweeney ad campaign
American Eagle, meanwhile, has stood by its campaign and rejected accusations of pushing a political agenda.
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Second Texas Energy Fund loan agreement announced for natural gas development
The second TEF In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program agreement announced this year will fund a 456-megawatt natural gas power plant in Houston built by NRG Energy Inc.
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USCIS moves to keep foreign men out of women's sports ahead of LA Olympics
"The Trump Administration is standing up for the silent majority who've long been victims of leftist policies that defy common sense," USCIS said.
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Trump to withhold disaster aid from cities, states that boycott Israel
The announcement drew outrage from the political left and right. Podcaster Krystal Ball, for instance, posted that "Denying American victims of natural disasters aid if they are insufficiently supportive of Israel. Absolute insanity."
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Elon Musk donates $5 million to Trump super PAC, despite public rows
The X platform owner previously served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and left the White House in May to comply with his limited term as a special government employee.
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More than 3,000 Boeing fighter jet, munitions machinists go on strike
“Our union is built on democracy, and our members have every right to demand a contract worthy of their contributions,” IAM International President Brian Bryant said