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House Sends Land Development Permit Reform Bill to Senate
The proposed SPEED Act narrows the scope of environmental impact studies, accelerates project reviews, and trims litigation timelines.
5 Takeaways From Ex-Hochul Aide’s Chinese Agent Trial
Linda Sun maintained close relationships with Chinese officials and boasted about her influence over New York state, according to court records.
Trump Leans Into Affordability Pitch in Primetime as Inflation Cools
‘It’s exciting to see President Trump’s policies are absolutely working on bringing prices down,’ Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said.
New York, Blue States Plan Big Spending Boost on English Instruction
Illegal immigration increased the K-12 student population by more than 20,000 students in the nation’s largest school district.
Auto Sales to Hit 6-Year High in 2025, but Industrywide Declines Expected in 2026
Automakers will sell a projected 16.3 million vehicles in 2025, the best sales year since 2019, according to Cox Automotive.
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Treasury Secretary Gives IRS Details on New ‘Trump Accounts’
The accounts will be provided to U.S. children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, seeded with $1,000.
House Passes Bill to Restore Whole Milk to National School Lunch Program
The lack of whole milk in schools has been ‘limiting healthy choices’ for students, a lawmaker said.
Official Cause of Death for Rob Reiner and Wife Revealed
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on murder charges in the deaths of his parents.
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US Treasury Sanctions Mexican Cartel Over Fuel Theft
Fuel theft, including the smuggling of crude oil, is the ’most significant non-drug revenue source' for Mexican cartels, Treasury said.
ACLU Sues ICE, Homeland Security, Alleging Bystander Intimidation
The lawsuit accused defendants of violating the First and Fourth Amendment rights of plaintiffs.
US Manufacturers More Optimistic Despite Trade Uncertainties, Health Care Costs: Survey
More than 80 percent of survey respondents reported paying tariffs on imported manufacturing inputs since the beginning of 2025.
House Passes Bill Criminalizing Transgender-Related Treatments for Minors
The bill states that exemptions may apply to individuals who medically require treatments.
Taxpayers’ Money Still Flowing to Indicted Fraud Suspect: Minnesota Lawmaker
The head of a fraud-fighting committee suggested that basic safeguards are still lacking at state agencies despite attempts to quell Minnesota’s fraud epidemic.
House Rejects Measures to Block Strikes on Venezuela, Drug Smuggling Boats
This comes one day after Trump ordered a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers going to and from Venezuela.
Transportation Secretary Unveils National Strategy for Automated Aircraft
Secretary Sean Duffy said this strategy will ’revolutionize' air travel and ensure America remains the global leader in aviation.
Senate Passes Aviation Safety Bill Aiming to Prevent Further Midair Collisions
The legislation passed by unanimous consent, bypassing a formal vote with no senators standing to oppose it.
Iowa Sues Roblox Alleging Sexual Exploitation of Children
Up to two-thirds of U.S. children aged 9 to 12 are estimated to have Roblox accounts.
FAA Urges Airlines to Remain Cautious in Venezuela Airspace Amid ‘Worsening Security Situation’
The aviation regulator warned that unspecified threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes.
Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Reparations Commission
The commission would consider giving slaves’ descendants monetary compensation, down payment assistance, debt forgiveness, and higher education aid.
Health Department Recommends Newborns Get Screened for 2 More Conditions
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved recommending screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Metachromatic leukodystrophy.
AG Paxton Sues 5 Major TV Manufacturers for Allegedly Spying on Texans
Two of the companies have ties with the Chinese regime, raising concerns about Beijing accessing data on Americans.
