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The Budget Deal Is Overflowing With $12 Billion of Earmarks

Why are federal taxpayers paying for upgrades at tiny rural airports, Thanksgiving Day parades, and enhancements for Alaskan king crabs?

Reason · Mar 6, 2024

Biden to deliver State of the Union address: All you need to know

The US president will lay out his policy priorities in a speech to Congress eight months before November’s election.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024

A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators

The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.

Texas Observer · Mar 6, 2024

Rep. Shawn Thierry, who split with Democrats on LGBTQ+ votes, forced into primary runoff

Thierry angered fellow Democrats because of a speech she gave on the House floor in support of banning gender-transitioning care for minors.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024

Far-right candidates see Super Tuesday wins at traditional Republicans’ expense

Highest-profile victory goes to Mark Robinson, a Hitler-quoting anti-abortion extremist who will now run for North Carolina governor

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2024

San Francisco appears to pass measure for welfare recipients to be drug-tested

Proposition F would require single adults without dependents who receive welfare benefits and use illegal drugs to undergo treatment

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2024

Maddow rips MSNBC for airing Trump lies

Fact-checking Trump "does not fix the fact that we broadcast it, honestly," Maddow said after cutting away

Salon · Mar 6, 2024

US Lawmakers To Avert Shutdown With Vote On Eve Of Major Biden Speech

US lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday to end a long-running row over the federal budget with a giant bill to fund several major federal agencies through the fall, averting a partial shutdown due to start at the weekend.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024

Top senator Mitch McConnell endorses Trump for president despite acrimony

Leading Republican, who blamed Trump for January 6, says he will support likely nominee despite ex-president’s personal taunts

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2024

Mitch Mcconnell Endorses Trump For President, Despite Past Tensions.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump, signaling Republican unity and focus on upcoming elections.

Top News · Mar 6, 2024