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Electoral Math: How Each State is Redistricting
From California to Maryland, many states are redistricting or considering it, after Texas fired the starting gun on tit-for-tat reshaping of congressional maps.
FAA Reduces Flight Cuts at Airports to 3 Percent
The announcement came after the government reopened on Nov. 12.
Trump Removes Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, Other Agricultural Products
The White House cited ’substantial progress in recent trade negotiations’ while announcing the change.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Show Resilience in a Volatile Week
Investor sentiment swung sharply between optimism and caution.
Democratic Senator Believes Ending Filibuster Is Necessary for His Party’s Success
The government shutdown reignited the filibuster debate on both sides of the aisle.
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US, Switzerland Reach Tariff Deal That Lowers Duties on Swiss Goods to 15 Percent
Under the deal, Washington gains expanded access to markets in Switzerland and Swiss firms pledge $200 billion in US investments.
Johns Hopkins University Eliminates Tuition for Most Students
The changes build on donations over the years, including the multibillion-dollar gifts from former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Estimate Doubles for California’s Illegal Immigrants Health Care Cost
Approximately 1.7 million Medi-Cal enrollees are illegal immigrants, which is around 11 percent of total enrollees.
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Disney Drops DEI Terminology From Annual Report for First Time in 5 Years
The move comes amid a federal probe into the company’s diversity practices and investor scrutiny.
Union Pacific Shareholders Approve $85 Billion Rail Merger With Norfolk Southern
More than 99 percent of both railroads’ shareholders voted in favor of the merger.
Florida University System To Require More Transparency on What’s Taught
Florida becomes the fifth state to require public transparency at the course level. Professors call the expectation unrealistic.
5,000 Dead People Getting SNAP, 500,000 Receiving Benefits Twice: Rollins
She also said that if some SNAP benefits were cut off, more illegal immigrants would self-deport.
US and South Korea Finalize Trade and Security Agreement
The agreement covers nuclear submarines, AI, shipbuilding, and tariff cuts to boost trade and regional security.
Noem Awards TSA Staff $10,000 Bonuses for Working During Shutdown
The Homeland Security chief commended airport security agents for working long hours and taking on extra shifts despite not being paid during the closure.
Pepsi Says It Will Release Doritos and Cheetos Without Artificial Flavors
The original versions of the products will also remain available.
Bondi Says Acting US Attorney Alina Habba Confronted, Property Destroyed
‘Thankfully, Alina is ok,’ U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
US Ends Penny Production: What to Know
Hundres of billions of pennies remain in circulation, according to the U.S. Mint.
FDA Officials Announce New Pathway for Bespoke Gene Therapies
Scientists created a customized gene editing therapy for a baby, which corrected the genetic variants, researchers said.
6 House Democrats Vote With Republicans to Reopen Government
Reps. Golden, Suozzi, Gray, Perez, Davis, and Cuellar cross the aisle to reopen the government.
Arizona Democrat Sworn In 7 Weeks After Winning House Seat in Special Election
Rep. Adelita Grijalva immediately signed a discharge petition to force a vote on a bill to release the Epstein files.
FBI Director Says China Agreed to Curb Fentanyl Precursors
‘Essentially, President Trump has shut off the pipeline that creates fentanyl, that kills tens of thousands of Americans,’ said FBI Director Kash Patel.
CDC Vaccine Advisers to Meet in December, May Vote on Hepatitis B Vaccine
Advisers tabled a vote on the hepatitis B shot during their last meeting.
