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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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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

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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Judge Catherine Eagles Blocks Portions of North Carolina Abortion Law

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

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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