Legislation introduced to grant Washington, D.C. statehood
Forty-one Democratic senators have introduced legislation establishing statehood for the District of Columbia.
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Newsom convenes legislators to fund deportation defense, lawsuits against Trump admin
As the most expensive wildfires in U.S. history rage across Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is convening a special session of the legislature to “Trump-proof” the state by... Read More.
Trump cabinet nominees to run the gauntlet before confirmation
With one week until Inauguration Day, committees in the Republican-led Senate are scheduled to hold confirmation hearings on 13 of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees during the next... Read More.
Legal arguments precede cross-examination of former speaker at corruption trial
Knowledge of unlawfulness is one of the issues that Judge John Robert Blakey expects to clarify when he prepares jury instructions at the bribery and racketeering trial of... Read More.
Trump appears open to boosting SALT cap to help blue states
President-elect Donald Trump is open to raising the state and local tax cap, a tax code provision that affects wealthy households in Democrat-run states, but the move could... Read More.
In chilled North Carolina mountains, white-hot heat rises on FEMA
As the chill and snow of a winter storm blanketed western North Carolina, blowtorch heat is white-hot on FEMA and Administrator Deanne Criswell.
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Gas prices drop to $3.02, increases likely ahead
The national average gas price fell to $3.02 per gallon, while diesel increased to $3.53 per gallon. Experts say upward pressure on gas prices will likely be felt... Read More.
Consumers feeling more confident in economy post-election
Consumers are becoming increasingly confident in the economy, the December results rising for the fifth month in a row.
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No tax on tips in Arizona proposed by Republican lawmakers
(The Center Square) – As the Arizona legislative session kicks off on Monday, the Republican majority is pushing for no tax on tips.
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Trump celebrates special counsels exit before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump took aim at special counsel Jack Smith once again after the prosecutor resigned days before Trump is set to re-take the nation's highest office.
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