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California attorney general, Homeland Security debate mask ban
If ultimately upheld in court, California’s ban on masks for federal immigration officers will be enforced by all law enforcement…
TVA to keep two coal-fired power plants operating indefinitely
Two coal-fired power plants in Tennessee that had been scheduled for closure in 2026 and 2028 will be kept open…
Lawmakers probe nationwide child care fraud
A bipartisan group of senators probed allegations of fraud in the child care industry on Thursday. …
Cornyn files Defeat Sharia Law in America Act, another Texas-led effort
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has filed a bill to ban Sharia law in the U.S., another act in a…
WATCH: Trump terminates Obama-era climate change policy
The Trump administration on Thursday terminated the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding,” a landmark policy that led to sweeping climate…
Democrats tank DHS bill again, likely triggering partial govt shutdown
Democrats in the U.S. Senate tanked the Homeland Security full-year funding bill in a last-ditch vote Thursday, all but guaranteeing…
WATCH: WA to distribute its store of abortion pills to clinics, possibly nationwide
Washington Senators have passed a bill that would allow the state to distribute millions of abortion pills, it purchased after…
Texas now leading in border security in the Arctic
Texas is again leading on border security, this time in the Arctic. New icebreakers are being built for the U.S.…
Federal debt expected to climb, but how much debt can U.S. carry?
The latest projections show U.S. debt will continue to grow over the next decade, hitting 120% of gross domestic product…
Dozens arrested during ongoing unrest in Minneapolis
Anti-ICE protests continued in Minneapolis over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests by local law enforcement. …
Despite vast elderly population, Florida lags other states in stopping Medicaid fraud
(The Center Square)—In Florida, a state with more elderly people than any other, state government officials lag their peers in…
Everyday Economics: Cooling jobs, a cautious Fed, and a housing recovery that needs confidence
The week ahead is framed by three macro threads that are increasingly pulling against each other: a Federal Reserve that…