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When Rep. Troy Nehls arrives at the Capitol he always has Trump gear and a cigar. Here are the Democrats he said he'd smoke a cigar with.

These are the Democrats Troy Nehls would smoke a cigar with

Business owners near the site of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis are suing the city and Mayor Jacob Fry for $30 million.

Minneapolis businesses in George Floyd Square sue city, mayor for $30M

A group of Republican-led states is suing the SEC and Chair Gary Gensler for violating states' rights with crypto overreach.

18 GOP-led states take legal action against SEC’s crypto crackdown

Ben & Jerry’s says parent company is silencing its pro-Palestinian views

A federal appeals court ruled this week that Indiana's law banning gender-affirming care for minors can remain in effect.

Indiana law banning gender-affirming care for minors to remain in effect

Kraft Heinz and Lindt chocolate are facing separate lawsuits that allege deceptive practices when it comes to the labeling of their products.

Lawsuits accuse Kraft Heinz and Lindt Chocolate of lying about ingredients

A judge has paused the sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to satirical news outlet The Onion over concerns about the auction’s transparency.

Infowars sale to The Onion on hold pending judge’s review

Biden has prioritized safety, transparency, and regulation, while Trump plans to take a more deregulated, innovation-driven approach.

Trump to overhaul Biden’s proposed AI policy, promote private sector

Reactions are mixed after President-elect Trump selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of Health and Human Services.

RFK Jr. pick: Democratic governor ‘excited,’ conservative outlet opposed

The newly-elected Los Angeles County District Attorney plans to get rid of what he calls a “pro-criminal” blanket stance by the current DA.

New LA County DA takes on crime, weighs in on Menendez brothers case

Marine veteran Daniel Penny's trial: instructor testifies on fatal chokehold technique used in 2023 NYC subway death of Jordan Neely.

Chokehold technique scrutinized in Jordan Neely death case

It’s the end of the line for Six Flags’ Kingda Ka, the tallest roller coaster in the world is shutting down after 20 years in New Jersey.

Six Flags shuts down Kingda Ka, world’s tallest roller coaster, for good

President-elect Donald Trump plans to reassign ICE officers currently working desk jobs back into the field, according to a report.

President-elect Trump plans to reassign ICE officers back into the field: Report

The DOJ says conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta are so bad they violate inmates' civil rights.

Conditions so bad at Fulton County Jail, they violate civil rights: DOJ

Boeing is spending $350 million to save one of its key fuselage suppliers, Spirit AeroSystems. It's also planning to take over the company.

Boeing spending millions to save major supplier

Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race has sparked a legal showdown over whether to count mail-in ballots missing handwritten dates.

Recount to start in PA Senate race as legal disputes over ballots intensify

Smithfield will pay $2 million in a child labor settlement.

US pork processor Smithfield to pay $2M in child labor settlement

Reuters is reporting that Trump's transition team wants to get rid of the $7,500 tax credit for people who buy electric vehicles.

Trump team seeks to eliminate tax credit for buying electric vehicles

Pentagon investigates 700+ UFO sightings, unable to explain 21; no alien activity evidence found, most cases attributed to everyday objects.

Annual UFO report finds 21 cases that can’t be explained

President Trump has named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Health and Human Services Secretary.

Trump calls RFK Jr. a ‘great mind’ after health secretary nomination

A 28-year-old Houston man has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a terrorist attack.

FBI arrests Houston man for allegedly attempting to aid in ISIS terror attack

Sen. Paul, set to chair the Senate Homeland Security Committee, says his goal is to “uncover the truth about the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Paul to head Homeland Security Cmte, says he’ll use it to uncover COVID origins

The Trump administration has floated the idea of challenging or amending the Impoundment Control Act to enable budget changes.

Trump team eyes changes to 1974 law to enable Musk’s budget overhaul plans

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, is taking steps to keep tuition rates from rising at the state’s public universities.

Abbott orders Texas public universities not to raise tuition through 2027