44 m. ago New York's Nassau County seeks to ban standing within 15 feet of cops under bill panned as unconstitutional

Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York, are pushing a measure to make it illegal to stand within 15 feet of police or other first responders during an emergency.

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1 hour ago Mass. lawmakers travel to Louisiana to speak to Tufts grad student being held by ICE

Sen. Ed Markey and Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Jim McGovern spoke with Tufts grad student Rümeysa Öztürk and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil. The post Mass. lawmakers travel to Louisiana to speak to Tufts grad student being held by ICE appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Alaska lawmakers fail to override veto of education funding bill, NEA responds

Alaska lawmakers fail to override veto of education funding bill, NEA responds  Your Alaska Link

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5 h. ago Jury rules New York Times did not libel Sarah Palin in defamation case

A federal jury ruled that the New York Times was not liable for defamation in relation to a 2017 editorial invoking the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate.

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6 h. ago Here's how lawmakers can help the fragile WA ferry system comeback | Editorial

Here's how lawmakers can help the fragile WA ferry system comeback | Editorial  The Seattle Times

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6 h. ago As REAL ID rollout approaches, congressional privacy hawks largely silent on concerns

REAL ID, a Bush-era homeland security provision, is finally taking effect in May. Here are some of the lawmakers who have pushed back on privacy concerns in the past.

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7 h. ago Jury Rules Against Palin in Libel Case Against New York Times

After two hours of deliberation, a jury rejected Sarah Palin’s claim that a 2017 editorial defamed her.

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7 h. ago President Bukele Trolls Democrat Rep. Frost in El Salvador for 'Gang' Post

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele took to social media to roast Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL), one of the Democrat lawmakers who has taken time off his job to travel to El Salvador to advocate for the release of deported illegal migrants. The post President Bukele Trolls Democrat Rep. Frost in El Salvador for ‘Gang’ Post appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Trump admin live updates: Musk to pull back from DOGE with setup work 'mostly done'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk opened his company's earnings call with comments defending the work he was doing with the Department of Government Efficiency.

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9 h. ago Democrat Yassamin Ansari Urges More Lawmakers to Travel to El Salvador, Falsely Claims Deportee Is a Teen

Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), one of four left-wing House members currently in El Salvador to push for the return of suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, has called on other lawmakers to travel to the Latin American country to advocate for migrants who are "illegally imprisoned," falsely claiming one of them is a teenager. The post Democrat Yassamin Ansari Urges More Lawmakers to Travel to El Salvador, Falsely Claims Deportee Is a Teen appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Jury Rules Against Palin in Libel Case Against The New York Times

After two hours of deliberation, a jury rejected Sarah Palin’s claim that she had been defamed in the newspaper’s 2017 editorial.

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9 h. ago GOP lawmaker warns that blue state's likely move will make gas prices skyrocket: 'Affordability issue'

Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., is one of the many voices raising concerns about a recent oil refinery closure announcement having a greater impact on American wallets.

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9 h. ago GOP lawmaker warns likely blue state move will make gas prices skyrocket: 'Affordability issue'

GOP lawmaker warns likely blue state move will make gas prices skyrocket: 'Affordability issue'  Fox News

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13 h. ago Lawmakers urge FAA to address safety issues at Washington airport after incidents

Lawmakers urge FAA to address safety issues at Washington airport after incidents  Reuters

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14 h. ago Democrats' identity crisis: Youth revolt rocks party after Trump comeback

We don’t know what the political real estate market will look like in 2026, but Democrats now occupy a remote, unfamiliar province and are trying to map and navigate this alien territory.

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14 h. ago Democratic lawmakers push tax increases in hopes of balancing Washington’s budget

Democratic lawmakers push tax increases in hopes of balancing Washington’s budget  The Spokesman-Review

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15 h. ago GOP lawmaker touts $19M Trump tariff success story in her district: 'New model for American manufacturing'

Rep. Erin Houchin is anticipating job growth in her district after a bike company announced plans to expand U.S. production amid President Trump's China tariffs.

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17 h. ago Alaska Sen. Murkowski and other US lawmakers seek guest worker visa exception for seafood industry

Alaska Sen. Murkowski and other US lawmakers seek guest worker visa exception for seafood industry  Alaska Beacon

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19 h. ago Senate Democrats press Hegseth for answers on Trump order to ban transgender troops

Lawmakers are asking the Defense Secretary to explain how the Pentagon is complying with court rulings blocking President Trump's executive order attempting to ban transgender troops from service.

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20 h. ago Trump admin live updates: Trump to give commencement speeches at Alabama, West Point

Democratic lawmakers are advocating for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other detainees.

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