Democratic Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García won't seek reelection

Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) is not running for re-election, Chicago Sun-Times Reported on Monday. Garcia, 69, has represented the state’s 4th Congressional District since January 2019. A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, he is also the Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He applied to…

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Senate GOP blocks Dem effort to fund SNAP 

Senate Republicans on Monday defeated an effort by Democrats to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits after the money ran out over the weekend due to the government shutdown. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) on Wednesday attempted to pass a resolution by unanimous consent that would fund the program amid the shutdown, which is…

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What to know about Trump’s military threats in Nigeria, claims of Christian persecution

President Trump’s promise to protect persecuted Christians in Nigeria has put Abuja on the back foot and made Africa’s most populous country an unexpected target of the president. Trump threatened to mobilize US troops against Islamic militants who killed Christians over the weekend, blaming Nigeria’s leaders for failing to tackle the problem and labeling it…

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Jon Stewart inks 'Daily Show' deal through 2026

Comedian Jon Stewart is associated with Comedy Central and “The Daily Show.” The network announced Monday that Stewart, who resumed his hosting duties last year after President Trump won re-election, has signed a new contract to host “The Daily Show” through 2026. “Jon Stewart is carrying forward the style he created. His return is a…

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Trump opens up $100M to help coal plants

The Energy Department says the Trump administration is making $100 million available to help make existing coal plants profitable. The department said in a press release Friday that it is providing funding to “renovate and modernize” existing coal plants. Coal use in the US has been declining in recent years sincepeak in 2007In 2023, it…

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