Republicans must hold the line: No Hyde Amendment, no deal on health care
Any scheme that does not include Hyde can never be considered “clean”. Source link
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Rep. LaMonica McIver returns to detention facility months after scuffle
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) returned to the Delaney Hall detention facility in New Jersey on Tuesday to push for its closure months after she was involved in a melee at the immigration detention facility that resulted in criminal charges. McIver’s latest visit comes after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that 41-year-old Haitian Jean…
State governors must act now to prevent a mass homelessness crisis
Administrators of homeless programs are terrified about what might happen next. Source link
Trump says CBS should put Colbert 'to sleep'
President Trump suggested Wednesday that CBS should cancel late-night host Stephen Colbert’s show immediately, rather than letting it air until May as planned. “Stephen Colbert is a pathetic trainwreck with no talent or anything necessary for show business success,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Now, after being terminated by CBS, but… Source link
Trump deploys quick-strike specialized military forces within range of Venezuela
The Defense Department on Monday deployed aircraft designed to transport special operations forces, troops and equipment as part of an ongoing military buildup in the Caribbean, which could signal imminent attacks against the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The White House and the Pentagon are not commenting on the developments, but President Trump on…
EPA reminder for the holidays: Reducing food waste matters
Big venues across the country are working hard to reduce food waste. Source link
Democrats grapple with internal divisions heading into new year
The Democratic Party debates the future of the 2024 election, while the Trump administration links tariffs to GDP growth, the hemp industry gets a lifeline, and the Supreme Court rules against Trump deploying National Guard troops in Chicago. Source link
Trump's marijuana order throws lifeline to hemp industry
President Trump threw a lifeline to the hemp industry with his order to accelerate marijuana rescheduling and launch Medicare coverage of CBD, giving further impetus to a significant lobbying battle likely to take place in the coming year. The hemp industry has been on the backfoot since November, when a provision was passed through a…
States hold billions in unclaimed funds: Are you owed any?
Could you use some extra money to cover all your holiday expenses? Your state may owe you some money, just waiting to be claimed. Source link
Denmark responds to Trump naming Greenland envoy: 'Completely unacceptable'
The government of Denmark has reacted to President Trump’s nomination of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) as the new special envoy to Greenland. This is not happy. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke said, “President Trump’s announcement regarding the appointment of a special envoy to Greenland – and especially his statements regarding its purpose – are…