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Key House GOP caucus releases debt ceiling priorities

Leaders of the Main Street Caucus, a prominent House GOP caucus of more than five dozen members, released a list of priorities for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to pursue as part of a measure to raise the debt ceiling. “In recent weeks, the 70 members of the Republican Main Street Caucus have discussed the options...

Embattled Commanders owner agrees to sell team for a record $6 billion

Dan Snyder, the embattled owner of the NFL’s Washington Commanders, has agreed in principle to sell his stake in the franchise for $6 billion, the most ever for a sports franchise. A source confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the agreement is in place, while another source told the newswire that an agreement...

Florida legislature passes 6-week abortion ban

The GOP-controlled Florida House on Thursday approved a bill that would ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, sending the legislation to Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) desk. The bill’s passage is a major policy win for DeSantis ahead of an expected 2024 presidential bid. The Florida governor signed into law a 15-week abortion ban last...

US presses for answers after arrest in documents leak

{beacon} Evening Report Thursday, April 13 © AP US presses for answers after arrest in documents leak On Thursday afternoon, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the Justice Department arrested United States Air Force National Guard employee Jack Teixeira "in connection with an investigation into alleged unauthorized removal, retention and transmission of classified national...

Sometimes secession works: Why it won’t work for the US

To propose secession as a solution to American polarization is to misdiagnose the problem.

New Hampshire Senate rejects bill easing abortion penalties

The New Hampshire state Senate has rejected a bill that would ease legal penalties for late-term abortions provided illegally under a 2021 law.

Massachusetts House passes 9-figure tax cut package

Massachusetts' Democrat-dominated House of Representatives passed a $654 tax relief package Thursday in a 150-3 vote. The plan was championed by Speaker Ronald Mariano.

Nebraska lawmakers resume debate on youth trans procedure ban

Nebraska's state Senate has taken up a second round of debate on a bill banning transgender therapies and procedures for minors, despite staunch opposition from its leftist members.

Pentagon document leak has immediate impact on national security: sucks up ‘a lot of oxygen’

The staggering Pentagon document leak has caused untold damage, including the exposure of long-worked assets and intelligence operatives that cost billions to turn and secure, according to experts.

‘Horrible’ bill banning police dogs from being used in arrests would ’embolden’ criminals, sheriff says

California lawmakers are considering banning police from using K-9s to arrest suspects or for crowd control. Proponents say police dogs have a violent, racist history.

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