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Locals concerned as Trump admin fast-tracks public process for Wyoming rare earth mine
The Trump administration is fast-tracking federal approval for a rare-earth mining project in Wyoming’s Black Hills National Forest, giving the public only 30 days to comment on the environmental review.
California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers’ paid political posts
California lawmakers passed legislation Monday to impose fines on influencers who fail to disclose paid political posts, strengthening existing state transparency requirements for campaign spending.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary runoff Tuesday between U.S. Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate.
Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
Voters in at least six states will decide ballot measures related to voter ID this year, the largest number in a single election cycle. Oklahoma votes first during Tuesday’s primary runoff.
ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, marking the highest monthly total during Trump’s second term, according to government data analyzed by the Associated Press.
Watchdog files bar complaint against Jeanine Pirro over bid to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers
A legal watchdog filed bar complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two subordinates, accusing them of abusing prosecutorial powers by seeking to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a military video.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’
Ken Paxton, a Trump-backed Republican Senate candidate in Texas, announced a four-point datacenter plan addressing public concerns over energy costs and environmental impact amid growing political backlash.
Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports
President Trump announced plans to temporarily pause tariffs on foreign beef imports to reduce grocery prices, but the move has drawn criticism from fellow Republicans concerned about impacts on US ranchers.
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in Iowa
Democrat Christina Bohannan pursues a third bid for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District seat against Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, hoping recent voter registration trends and economic concerns will shift the closely contested race in her favor.
Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
The Trump administration is pursuing an “economic D-Day” sanctions campaign against Iran as the six-month-old war continues. The effort aims to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear program and reopen shipping routes, though Iran says it has endured decades of similar pressure.
He has a work permit, a coffee shop – and an ICE ankle monitor: ‘Is this America?’
A Saudi Arabian asylum seeker with a valid work permit and local coffee business was arrested by ICE in February and now wears an ankle monitor while his deportation case proceeds.
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Leaked audio captures US Vice President JD Vance mocking Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for attempting to negotiate aggressively on trade while ultimately making concessions on alcohol sales.
Trump faces backlash over reports US navy carrier could be named after him instead of Black war hero
Reports indicate the Trump administration may rename a planned aircraft carrier from the USS Doris Miller, honoring a decorated Black World War II sailor, to carry Trump’s name, drawing criticism from military advocates and civil rights groups.
Texas slashes $50m judgment against Alex Jones over false claim Sandy Hook shooting was hoax
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million over false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, though a larger Connecticut judgment remains unchanged.
First deportation flight lands in Haiti after TPS suspension
The first deportation flight carrying over 160 Haitian nationals landed in Haiti following the US Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Trump administration’s power to terminate Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 individuals.
DHS confirms just 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after claiming there were thousands more
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed only 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after initially claiming there could be as many as 15,903, according to records obtained by the Guardian.
Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
Arizona’s attorney general declined to press criminal charges against Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations she granted favorable treatment to a company that donated $100,000 to her inaugural fund, citing insufficient evidence of bribery.
Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
The Trump administration is soliciting public input on vaccine recommendation categories, prompting health experts to raise concerns about potential access barriers and the involvement of a known vaccine skeptic.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday’s primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
Florida Democratic voters nominated state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, over moderate Alex Vindman in Tuesday’s primary, setting up a challenge to Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
President Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House aide and medical doctor, to lead the FDA, pending Senate confirmation. Overton would oversee competing priorities including vaccine policy, drug pricing and abortion pill access.
From McDonald’s to Congress: can a former fry cook flip a key district for Democrats?
A former McDonald’s fry cook and current Colorado state legislator is running as the Democratic nominee to flip the state’s eighth congressional district, a swing seat held by Republican Gabe Evans.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Report: 2020’s States with the Most Racial Progress
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner and 58 percent of Americans saying race relations are “generally bad,” the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020's States with the Most Racial Progress as well as accompanying videos. To...
Fresno Police arrest 14 drivers during DUI Saturation patrol
On September 7, the Fresno police during a DUI saturation patrol had arrested 14 drivers suspected of driving under influence. During a patrol of the Fresno area, the department indicated that officers made up to 140 stops out of which 20 drivers had no license or a...
A Snapshot of Noteworthy Presidential History
With an event as important as the US presidential election, it should come as no surprise that it would polarize the American people; even international audiences have likewise taken an interest in the views and actions of the nominees. 2016 has so far proven to be an...
How Will the 2016 Election Influence Real Estate?
How the Real Estate Market Will Change with the 2016 Election Election Day 2016 is creeping steadily closer, and the political rhetoric is heating up. Swing states are crossing party lines, and everyone’s gearing up to vote, whether or not they had a chance in the...