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Ted Cruz introduces ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill echoing Trump campaign promise
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a bill Thursday, Jan. 16, that would make one of President-elect Donald Trump’s major policy proposals a reality: the No Tax on Tips Act. Cruz reintroduced a bill similar to the one he proposed last July. This time, however, the bill has the support of Nevada’s two Democratic senators, making… -
China to buy Russian coal mine as it invests in country’s weak economy
With Russia’s economy teetering and its invasion of Ukraine nearing the three-year mark, China is capitalizing. The latest example is that four Chinese companies are buying a Russian coal mine that’s facing millions in tax debt and risking bankruptcy, according to the Russian state news agency Interfax. Russia’s effort to invade Ukraine has depleted its… -
New York Gov. Hochul announces $77M plan to increase police on subways
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a major effort to address crime on the city’s subway system following a number of high-profile, violent incidents. Hochul said her office is deploying double the NYPD officers to patrol train stations beginning Monday, Jan. 20. “Last March, we had a big surge in crime. We started to… -
Americans frown upon AI, but many don’t realize they already use it: Poll
A new poll finds that although Americans don’t like artificial intelligence very much, nearly all use it. The catch? Most don’t realize they’re using it. A poll by Gallup and tech advocacy group Telescope found that nearly two-thirds of all Americans don’t realize that many of the features of their everyday lives –– social media,… -
State Farm offers renewals for people affected by LA fires it planned to drop
State Farm says it will offer renewals to policyholders affected by the Los Angeles County fires. The announcement reverses its initial plans to drop coverage. The decision affects policies for homeowners, renters and condo associations. It includes about 70% of the residential policies it has in Pacific Palisades. The coastal community has suffered significant destruction… -
Ramaswamy meets with Ohio governor days after Vance resigns Senate seat
Vice President-elect JD Vance resigned his Ohio Senate seat last week as his and President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration draws near. With the resignation, a Senate seat is now vacant. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is tasked with appointing a replacement to fill the seat. Suddenly, all eyes are back on Vivek Ramaswamy for the role. The… -
House Speaker Mike Johnson removes Intelligence Chair Rep. Mike Turner
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., removed Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, as chair of the House Intelligence Committee. President-elect Donald Trump backed the move, with The Wall Street Journal reporting that he “directly weighed in on the decision.” However, shortly after the decision, a reporter asked Johnson if Trump had an opinion on the matter. Johnson… -
‘Drug-addicted rats’ prompt Houston police to destroy old evidence
The city of Houston is taking a major step to address overcrowded conditions and “drug-addicted rats” in its police department’s property room. The city and the district attorney’s office work together to destroy outdated evidence, making room for more current cases. The property room currently holds more than 1.2 million pieces of evidence spread across… -
New Georgia Project settles with ethics commission, agrees to pay $300K fine
The New Georgia Project has settled its case with the Georgia Ethics Commission and agreed to pay a $300,000 fine. Stacey Abrams, the 2018 Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, founded the nonprofit. According to the consent order, the New Georgia Project and its affiliated New Georgia Action Fund violated the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance… -
Minnesota Democrats look to run down clock until new member restores tie
Who controls the Minnesota state House? The answer might depend on who you ask. After an Election Day where Democrats and Republicans tied with 67 seats apiece, a subsequent vacancy put Republicans ahead, 67-66, when the legislature started Monday, Jan. 13. Now, Democrats have left the Capitol, hoping to force Republicans to abide by a… -
Could Iowa grow in size? Lawmaker proposes bill to buy 9 Minnesota counties
President-elect Donald Trump’s desires for U.S. expansion into places like Canada, the Panama Canal and Greenland is inspiring state lawmakers to try something similar. An Iowa lawmaker introduced a bill this week to expand the state by purchasing the nine Minnesota counties that border it. Lawmaker Michael Bousselot made the Trump parallel clear in a… -
DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier $650K for chronic flight delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and issued a fine to Frontier for chronic flight delays. This action is part of the government’s continued effort to hold airlines accountable for disrupted travel plans. The lawsuit, filed in a California courtroom, stems from an investigation that uncovered two Southwest Airlines… -
Biden administration finalizes ban on Chinese, Russian tech in passenger cars
President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration finalized rules Tuesday, Jan. 14 to ban the sale and import of Chinese and Russian tech in connected passenger vehicles. The move is Biden’s last push to address national security concerns tied to the auto industry. The Commerce Department said the systems from those foreign adversaries pose unacceptably high risks…
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