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US Airports Report Delays Amid Staffing Issues Due to Government Shutdown
An increasing number of air traffic controllers have called in sick since the shutdown began, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said.
Appeals Court to Reconsider Louisiana Law Requiring Schools to Display Ten Commandments
The court previously held that Louisiana’s law violated the First Amendment.
ICE Faces Ongoing Protests in Portland as Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment
‘Rioters have been charged with arson and assaulting police officers … this isn’t a peaceful protest that’s under control,’ a White House spokeswoman said.
California Files Enforcement Actions Against Tesla’s Insurance Companies
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara claims Tesla’s insurance companies and State National Insurance Company failed to stick to state regulations.
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Trump: All Medium-, Heavy-Duty Trucks Entering US Will See 25 Percent Tariff on Nov. 1
The tariffs will affect medium and large vehicles ranging from delivery trucks and shuttles to semi-trucks and heavy-duty vocational vehicles.
Civics Education Gaining Ground in K-12 and Higher Education
At public colleges and universities, 14 states require the completion of a civics course, according to the James G. Martin Center report.
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Women and Infants Nutrition Program Endangered by Federal Shutdown
WIC will run out of federal funds soon, according to the White House, risking a loss of benefits to 6.8 million women, infants, and children.
Texas Rep. Hunt Turns Contest for Cornyn’s Senate Seat Into a 3-Man Race
The Houston-area congressman joins a high-profile GOP primary field that includes Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
In Photos: Portland ICE Protests
Federal agents fired pepper ball rounds to deter protesters in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Oregon.
CDC Says COVID-19 Vaccination Now Up to Each Individual
The agency accepted advice from its vaccine advisory panel.
South Carolina Officials Confirm Measles Outbreak
‘We strongly encourage everyone to review their immunization records and make sure they are up to date on all recommended vaccinations,’ Dr. Linda Bell said.
Virginia Democratic AG Candidate Apologizes for 2022 Texts Depicting Political Violence
‘Reading back those words made me sick to my stomach,’ the candidate said. ‘I am embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry.’
Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment to Portland
The temporary restraining order is in place until Oct. 18.
Rite Aid Closes Last Store, Ending Decades-Long Run as One of America’s Biggest Pharmacy Chains
The company confirmed the shutdown of its remaining locations after years of financial losses and two bankruptcy filings in less than two years.
FEMA Suspends Emergency Preparedness Funds Until Population Counts Are Updated
More than two million illegal immigrants have been deported or self-deported since Trump’s second term began in January.
New $1 Trump Coin in the Works for America’s 250th Anniversary
‘I’m not sure if he’s seen it, but I’m sure he’ll love it,' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
Biden’s Ban on Offshore Oil Drilling Was Illegal: Judge
Trump reversed the ban after taking office.
Top Air Force General Announces Retirement for Personal and Family Reasons
Bussiere’s resignation comes two months after the former Air Force chief of staff, Gen. David Allvin, announced he would step down.
Amid High-Tech Arkansas Lithium Boom, a New Business Emerges From (Chicken) Scratch
Lafayette County has an abundance of ‘litter’—a fertilizer mix of chicken products, straw, and more—that has potential as an energy source.
