The States

After an explosive and unprecedented day between President Donald Trump and former head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk, tensions seem to have cooled some. The man charged in Sunday’s terrorist attack in Boulder told law enforcement that he had no regrets for his actions and would “do it again” if released. What’s next for U.S. Steel after its $14 billion merger? It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked. And more...

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WATCH: Boulder attack suspect said he had no regrets, would 'do it again'

WATCH: Trump, Musk feud explodes on social media

What’s next for U.S. Steel after $14B merger?

Emails show WA AGO, Perkins Coie colluded on federal lawsuit against President Trump

WATCH: House Democrats, Republicans spar over high college tuition costs

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Republicans’ behemoth budget reconciliation bill still faces major hurdles after passing the U.S. House last week, with multiple senators raising concerns about the legislation’s cost. In another blow to Harvard University, the Trump administration has moved to cancel federal contracts with the Ivy League school. More than 500 Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday evening to protest what they say are the anti-faith policies of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council, just days after 23 people were arrested when counter-protesters interrupted a rally Saturday focused on protecting children from transgender ideologies. And more... 

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Senators worry about spending, debt increase in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Trump administration moves to cut federal contracts with Harvard

WATCH: Christian gathering outside Seattle City Hall brings trans rights protesters

Texas House passes Parental Bill of Rights

DOJ begins Title IX investigation into CA over ‘trans’ boys dominating girls’ sports

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Leaders in both political parties are showing former President Joe Biden their support after Biden announced he is dealing with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The Trump administration is moving forward with his Golden Dome missile defense system that is similar to Israel's.  The budget bill containing many of President Donald Trump’s fiscal priorities and campaign promises narrowly passed the House of Representatives early Thursday morning in a 215-214 vote, and now the White House is “suiting up” to get the bill through the Senate. And more...

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Biden receives support, questions about transparency amid cancer diagnosis

Work underway on Trump’s Golden Dome, to be done within four years

White House 'suiting up' to push budget bill across Senate finish line

Report: Early data links state policy and school choice options

Congress overturns California’s gas car ban impacting 11 states and D.C.

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Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump.  A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. U.S. stocks soared Monday after the world's two largest economies reached a temporary trade deal to significantly lower tariffs while talks continue. And more...

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Feds investigating whether Comey post was threat on Trump

Carbon tax goes before skeptical high court in Pennsylvania

Stocks soar after temporary tariff reduction between U.S., China

Lawmakers debate details of Republicans' $3.8 trillion tax policy plans 

CA judge requires parental notification for elementary school gender lesson

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As the final House committees prepare to markup the lion’s share of the budget reconciliation package, nearly three dozen fiscally conservative lawmakers are reminding party leaders to fulfill their spending reduction promises. A visit to Springfield Wednesday by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is sparking debate over Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers without Real ID-compliant cards will still be able to board flights – for now – even when the law takes effect on Wednesday.  And more...

Republican leaders face competing budget demands from GOP lawmakers

Noem grants slight reprieve for Real ID compliance

WATCH: Noem’s Illinois visit sparks debate over state's migrant sanctuary laws

Feds launch review of U of Washington antisemetic violence

Circle may have missed out by rejecting Ripple’s offer, crypto experts say

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President Donald Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Michigan Tuesday evening, his 100th day in office of his second term. A plurality of Americans feel the country’s immigration policies have improved since President Donald Trump took office, according to a new poll. The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a Milwaukee judge facing two federal charges for allegedly trying to help a man illegally in the country escape from immigration officials. And more...

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‘Main Street, not Wall Street’: Trump defends tariffs, touts immigration success

State Supreme Court suspends Milwaukee judge charged with helping man evade ICE

Coalition urges Congress to reverse EPA approval of CA gas car bank

Senate committee to vote on bills combating antisemitism on campuses

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Americans aren’t thrilled with how President Donald Trump is handling the economy, despite the economy and immigration being his top-performing issues in polls leading up to the election. President Donald Trump's goals for the Department of Government Efficiency remain even as leader Elon Musk prepares to spend less time on government matters and more time with electric vehicle maker Tesla.  The California Legislative Analyst’s Office reports the state’s drug spending has doubled since 2018, with a quarter of the increase coming from weight loss drugs and an unknown portion from drugs for illegal immigrants.  And more...

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Poll: American support for Trump on the economy is falling

Trump's cost-cutting project continues as Musk prepares to step back from DOGE

CA drug spending doubled due to weight loss drugs, illegal immigrants

DOJ: Non-citizen IL officials kept from ICE accused of murder after jail release

Harvard sues Trump administration over 'illegal demands' 

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While motive remains unclear, the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office has released the criminal complaint and affidavit charging Cody Balmer of Harrisburg, 38, with setting fire to the Governor’s Residence in the early hours of last Sunday morning. As Americans filed their taxes leading up to April 15th, the federal debt – and Americans’ federal debt burden – continues to grow. A nonprofit public-interest litigation firm filed a lawsuit Monday alleging President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs require congressional approval. And more...

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New details emerge after governor's mansion firebombed

Budget group says the actual federal debt is $158.6 trillion

Businesses sue Trump admin over 'Liberation Day' tariffs

California losing another refinery, impacting AZ and NV; fuel shortages possible

Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard

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President Donald Trump shifted from a global trade war to a high-stakes showdown with China by pausing tariffs on scores of countries and raising them on the world's second-largest economy as he seeks a trade deal with Beijing. Following a nail-biter budget resolution vote in the House Thursday that unlocked the next steps in the budget reconciliation process, top Republican lawmakers are now faced with finding the promised spending cuts demanded by fiscal hawks.  The massive crackdown on illegal immigration at the southern border is making the U.S. safer, but there’s more work to do, border czar Tom Homan told Arizona lawmakers during a joint session of the Legislature Tuesday. And more...

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Trump shifts from global trade war to showdown with China

'Non-negotiable:' Republican budget hawks warn Johnson to stand by promises

WATCH: Border czar addresses Arizona lawmakers, cites success on crackdown

Chevron verdict could mark turning point in oil industry litigation

Nationwide proposal to remove cellphones from classrooms introduced

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President Trump rolled out his reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. Susan Crawford won the highly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday night. A flurry of lawsuits have been filed around the country in recent years attempting to make oil and gas companies pay for the costs of climate change, but critics of these lawsuits say that they are on tenuous legal ground. And more...

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U.S. markets take steepest dive since pandemic amid tariff worries

Crawford wins highly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Republicans pad U.S. House majority with two Florida special election wins

Critics: Climate change lawsuits on tenuous legal grounds

General Assembly sends bills to Kemp's desk

Complaint alleges WA AGO ‘actively deceived’ court about contract with Perkins Coie

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