IL legislator: Duckworth ‘shameful’ for behavior during Hegseth hearing
An Illinois legislator called U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s behavior during the Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday “embarrassing.”
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NCAA athletes seeking womens sports for women only
As states have and Congress now moves to protect women’s sports, Wednesday’s second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville will include a demonstration hosted by the Independent... Read More.
Forward Party looks ahead after 2024 election lessons learned
As Democrats and Republicans analyze their wins and losses after the November election, one alternative party believes their long-term strategy is beginning to pay off.
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Biden says farewell to America in new letter
President Joe Biden released a farewell letter to the nation Wednesday as he finishes the final days of his presidency.
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Report finds TANF funds used beyond cash assistance
A new report from a congressional watchdog details shifting priorities in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, including decreased cash aid and oversight challenges.
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Judge postpones DEA hearing on proposed rescheduling of marijuana
A last-minute Biden administration effort to loosen restrictions on marijuana by rescheduling, or reclassifying it, as a less dangerous drug has come up short.
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House passes bill to ban males from female sports
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to ban biological male athletes from participating in women's sports with support from a few Democrats.
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Newsom expands special Trump-proofing session to include wildfire relief proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2.5 billion wildfire response and recovery package in the ongoing special session of the Legislature dedicated to "Trump-proofing" California. Newsom... Read More.
Colorado firefighters help battle LA wildfires
Colorado has sent nine “strike teams” made up of local firefighters to aid in fighting the fires in Southern California.
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CA price-gouging laws could block fire victims from renting houses, experts warn
Real estate experts say California’s anti-price-gouging laws could make it impossible to rent out housing to the thousands of families displaced by the ongoing wildfires unless the... Read More.
