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With his 2024 decision nearing, DeSantis makes his Iowa debut

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report   The Big Story With his 2024 decision nearing, DeSantis makes his Iowa debut Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opened his state’s annual legislative session this week by calling on lawmakers to take up a bevy of his ultra-conservative policy priorities, kicking off a countdown...

‘Boy Meets World’ star Ben Savage: House bid ‘about changing the tone’ in DC

Ben Savage wouldn’t just add some star power to Congress, the “Boy Meets World” actor says — his House bid aims to get rid of the “negativity” in Washington. “It's about doing good and it's about doing the right thing,” Savage, who announced his run this week as a Democrat in California’s 30th District, said on Thursday on...

New Biden administration regulations come at worst time for small businesses

Businesses this year are getting pummeled by inflation, a looming recession, a tight labor market and much uncertainty.

Supreme Court requests security funding increase following threats

The Supreme Court has asked Congress for about $12.4 million in additional funding to better protect the justices and the court building following recent threats — a request that comes after the arrest of a man near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home. The judiciary’s annual budget request, which was released on Thursday, includes a $5.9 million...

Burlington, Vermont, moves to allow noncitizens to vote

Burlington, Vermont, has proposed a change to its charter that would allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, hoping to follow similar policies in the cities of Montpelier and Winooski

Burlington, Vermont passes measure letting noncitizens vote

Burlington, Vermont has voted to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections, with the proposed charter change now subject to consideration by the Legislature and governor.

Jeffries questions report of Biden reversing border detainment policy, says Dems ‘overwhelmingly’ against it

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries questioned reports Thursday that President Biden was planning to reverse his policy on family detainments at the border.

Border Patrol Chief Ortiz to testify at Homeland Security Committee hearing in McAllen, Texas

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz will be one of the witnesses at next week's House Homeland Security Committee hearing in McAllen, Texas, the committee announced.

Santa Fe delays controversial plan to rebuild Civil War obelisk

Santa Fe, New Mexico, has delayed a plan to rebuild a controversial Civil War obelisk dedicated to the “heroes” who died while battling against “savage Indians.”

Biden’s budget takes aim at fossil fuel industry with tax hikes

President Biden's budget, released Thursday afternoon, took aim at $31 billion in tax subsidies the White House said benefit the fossil fuel industry.

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