Category: US Politics
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Declared to be unconstitutional: DACA
A Texas court has ruled that the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program from the Biden administration is unlawful. The same court had already declared the original DACA to be unconstitutional. The judge declared the program unlawful for several reasons, including the fact that DACA was not established through an official agency procedure,…
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Oil: According to JPMorgan analysts, “Demand destruction has started”
In the previous quarter, oil prices increased by an average of 28%, reaching a 2023 high in September as OPEC+ output cutbacks and further supply limitations from Saudi Arabia and Russia produced a market deficit. Following the recent surge, JPMorgan analysts recently stated in a client note that they anticipate a fall in oil sales…
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The Son of Buc-ee’s co-founder is detained in Texas on 28 criminal counts
An arrest has been made in Texas for the son of a co-founder of the famous Buc-ee’s convenience shop on 28 different state jail felonies related to invasive video recordings. Based on Travis County jail records, 28-year-old Mitchell Wasek was let out an hour after being detained on a $10,000 bail with the restriction that…
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Illinois plans to relocate non-citizens from Chicago to its smaller towns
Will the state force the smaller towns to welcome these migrants? Chicago is filled with illegal immigrants requesting asylum, and the governor of Illinois believes one way to solve the issue is for the downstate minor towns to widen their gates to these non-citizens. Center Square claims that migrants have overrun Chicago, the state’s largest…
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Congress prevents a government shutdown and withdraws aid to Ukraine
To prevent a government shutdown just hours before the due date and after lawmakers removed additional funds for Ukraine from the measure, Congress enacted a short-term financing bill on Saturday. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., changed course right away Saturday morning and proposed a temporary funding bill comparable to the bipartisan Senate version – minus…
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Kevin Owen McCarthy Gains Unlikely Support from GOP Activists at California Convention
Despite Kevin Owen McCarthy’s historically strained relations with hard-right factions, the rank-and-file of the California GOP showed solidarity with the embattled Bakersfield native. Kevin Owen McCarthy, the House speaker from California, found unexpected support from staunch GOP activists at a state convention near Disneyland Paula Whitsell, chair of the San Diego County Republican Party, expressed…
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The governor of California enacted legislation to strengthen renters’ eviction defenses
Gavin Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, signed a bill on Saturday that will strengthen the ability of tenants to be protected from eviction and address a gap in the legislation that has enabled landlords to avoid the state’s rent cap. The action changed a historic 2019 law that established guidelines for evictions and set…
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Judge Catherine Eagles Blocks Portions of North Carolina Abortion Law Pending Lawsuit
Notably, the majority of the restrictions, including a nearly complete ban on abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, are not under direct challenge and remain in force. U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles has intervened in North Carolina’s recent abortion law, blocking certain provisions pending ongoing legal proceedings The provisions halted by U.S. District Judge Catherine…
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Dianne Feinstein’s Legacy in California Water Politics Sparks Speculation on Successor’s Stance
The pressing concern lies in their stance on the state’s enduring water conflicts, which may resurface amidst future droughts exacerbated by climate change, despite a current lull due to recent rains. Dianne Feinstein’s successor is expected to carry on her legacy as a stalwart advocate for climate and environmental causes, in line with California’s political…
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Second GOP Debate Sees 26% Ratings Drop, Trump Maintains Dominance
Approximately 9.5 million viewers tuned in to the Second GOP debate event, which was broadcast on Fox Business Network, and simultaneously aired on Fox News and Univision. The Second GOP debate, held on Wednesday, saw a notable 26 percent drop in ratings, signaling a concerning trend for candidates not named Donald Trump This figure pales…