Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska is facing criticism after he dismissed a news article about environmental concerns at his hog farms, saying that the reporter who wrote it was from …
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Former President Donald J. Trump endorsed Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia for senator, in a race that is widely viewed as a prime pickup opportunity as Republicans seek to …
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois Starts Group to Promote Abortion Rights
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois is starting an advocacy group to promote abortion rights around the country, seeking to blunt the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. …
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Plus, Jim Jordan loses a bid to be speaker and scientists propose a new explanation for long Covid.
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Caleb Rogers, Ex-Las Vegas Police Officer, Sentenced in 3 Casino Heists
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDressed in the dark attire and mask that would become his signature, Mr. Rogers walked directly to the casino’s cashier cage. He then demanded money, all while keeping his hand …
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The crisis in Israel is offering an opportunity for Democrats to bridge a foreign policy divide that Republicans have exploited for years and to unify their party behind a president …
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Trump Criticizes Netanyahu and Israeli Intelligence in Florida Speech
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer President Donald J. Trump, who frequently paints himself as the fiercest defender of Israel to ever occupy the White House, on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a …
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State and Local Governments Have Billions in Pandemic Aid Left to Spend
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA year after the Covid-19 pandemic’s onset, the federal government approved $350 billion for state, local and tribal governments to maintain vital services and provide aid to families and businesses. …
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Early Intelligence Shows Iranian Leaders Surprised by Hamas Attack, U.S. Says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe United States has collected multiple pieces of intelligence that show that key Iranian leaders were surprised by the Hamas attack in Israel, information that has fueled U.S. doubts that …
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House Republicans remain deeply divided over who should lead them before a closed-door meeting on Wednesday morning in which they will attempt to choose a nominee for speaker. Should they …