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Maryland House Passes Mid-Decade Redistricting Bill, Sending Measure to Senate
Maryland’s House of Delegates approved HB 488 to redraw the state’s congressional map for 2026, setting up a state Senate fight over mid-decade redistricting.
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Judge Issues 2nd Order Blocking Ban on Lawmakers’ Surprise Visits to Immigration Detention Facilities
DHS said it created the restrictive policy because some lawmakers had caused disruptions at ICE facilities.
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Judge Removes Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence
The order was not necessary because the federal government is not likely to destroy evidence, a federal judge determined.
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All Federal Officers in Minneapolis Will Now Have Body Cameras: Noem
Body cameras will be used in other cities as more funding becomes available, the homeland security secretary said.
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Former Energy Commissioner Explains Why California Electricity Rates Nearly Double National Average
Power costs are expected to continue escalating in the state.
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Democrat Scores Upset in Deep Red Texas Senate District; GOP Warns of ‘Wakeup Call’
Taylor Rehmet’s win is seen by Democrats as proof of organizing gains, while Republican leaders cite a low-turnout.
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Police Raid Suspected Las Vegas Biolab Linked to Illegal California Lab
Investigators could be on scene for days as they sort through the hazardous materials, authorities said.
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Sheriff Believes ‘Today’ Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Was Abducted
There were signs that Nancy Guthrie did not leave her home of her own accord, an Arizona sheriff said.
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Michigan Judge Among 4 Charged With Stealing Money From Incapacitated Wards
The judge allegedly used $70,000 from a ward to buy a personal stake in a bar, and also allegedly used a ward’s funds for a two-year lease on a Ford Expedition.
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Schools Closed for 6th Day Across Multiple States as Cold Weather Persists
More snow is forecast in some areas in the coming days.
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Mother of ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie Reported Missing in Arizona
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said that investigators have not ruled out foul play in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
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Portland Mayor Says ICE Should Leave City After Federal Agents Launch Tear Gas
‘Portland will continue to stand firmly with our immigrant neighbors,’ Mayor Keith Wilson said.
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Mamdani NYC Housing Plan Has Insiders Curious, Skeptical
The mayor doesn’t have direct authority to freeze rents city-wide.
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Newburgh Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Narcotics
Owen Beckford pled guilty to operating as a major trafficker for the 16th time since 2014.
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5-Year-Old Liam Ramos and Father Released From ICE Custody After Court Order
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said that the two returned to their home in Minnesota on Sunday morning.
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Maryland House Passes Mid-Decade Redistricting Bill, Sending Measure to Senate
Maryland’s House of Delegates approved HB 488 to redraw the state’s congressional map for 2026, setting up a state Senate fight over mid-decade redistricting.
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Judge Issues 2nd Order Blocking Ban on Lawmakers’ Surprise Visits to Immigration Detention Facilities
DHS said it created the restrictive policy because some lawmakers had caused disruptions at ICE facilities.
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Judge Removes Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence
The order was not necessary because the federal government is not likely to destroy evidence, a federal judge determined.
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All Federal Officers in Minneapolis Will Now Have Body Cameras: Noem
Body cameras will be used in other cities as more funding becomes available, the homeland security secretary said.
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Former Energy Commissioner Explains Why California Electricity Rates Nearly Double National Average
Power costs are expected to continue escalating in the state.
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Democrat Scores Upset in Deep Red Texas Senate District; GOP Warns of ‘Wakeup Call’
Taylor Rehmet’s win is seen by Democrats as proof of organizing gains, while Republican leaders cite a low-turnout.
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Police Raid Suspected Las Vegas Biolab Linked to Illegal California Lab
Investigators could be on scene for days as they sort through the hazardous materials, authorities said.
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Sheriff Believes ‘Today’ Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Was Abducted
There were signs that Nancy Guthrie did not leave her home of her own accord, an Arizona sheriff said.
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Michigan Judge Among 4 Charged With Stealing Money From Incapacitated Wards
The judge allegedly used $70,000 from a ward to buy a personal stake in a bar, and also allegedly used a ward’s funds for a two-year lease on a Ford Expedition.
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Schools Closed for 6th Day Across Multiple States as Cold Weather Persists
More snow is forecast in some areas in the coming days.
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Mother of ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie Reported Missing in Arizona
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said that investigators have not ruled out foul play in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
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Portland Mayor Says ICE Should Leave City After Federal Agents Launch Tear Gas
‘Portland will continue to stand firmly with our immigrant neighbors,’ Mayor Keith Wilson said.
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Mamdani NYC Housing Plan Has Insiders Curious, Skeptical
The mayor doesn’t have direct authority to freeze rents city-wide.
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Newburgh Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Narcotics
Owen Beckford pled guilty to operating as a major trafficker for the 16th time since 2014.
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5-Year-Old Liam Ramos and Father Released From ICE Custody After Court Order
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said that the two returned to their home in Minnesota on Sunday morning.
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