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Washington State Budget Deficit Highlights Decade of Spending Growth and New Taxes

Washington state lawmakers have long warned of the potential for a budgetary crisis during an economic downturn, even as the state experienced record-breaking revenue growth over the past decade. Today, those warnings have some merit, as the state faces an estimated $10 billion to $12 billion deficit despite maintaining all-time high revenue levels.

Newsom Proposes $25 Million Fund to ‘Trump-Proof’ California

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) proposed a "Trump-proof" legal fund of $25 million to fight against the incoming presidential administration.

LA’s Mansion Tax Backfires, Slashes Property Sales by 70% and Threatens City Revenue

The City of Los Angeles’s "mansion tax" has led to a dramatic 70% drop in sales of properties over $5.15 million, significantly impacting property...

Marjorie Taylor Greene Appointed to Lead Trump-Aligned Subcommittee Targeting Government Waste

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been named chair of a new House subcommittee tasked with collaborating with President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of...

Entire Police Force Resigns in South Carolina Town

The entire police force of McColl resigned due to budget issues and, according to some, a "hostile work environment."

Millions in Public Health Funds Redirected to Activist Causes Amid State Deficit

Over the past year, a California health agency funneled millions in taxpayer money to anti-police organizations for a variety of initiatives, including COVID-19 response...

Hamas Secures $7 Million Monthly Budget from Iran for Confrontation with Israel

In the period prior to Hamas' invasion and attack on October 7, the Iranian regime acted as the primary strategic backer of the group,...

Dr. Oz to Lead Medicare and Medicaid Services Amid Promises of Reform

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known celebrity physician, as the new administrator for the Centers for...

Rep. Aaron Bean Launches ‘DOGE Caucus’ to Support Trump’s Government Efficiency Initiative

Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) announced the creation of the "DOGE Caucus" on Tuesday, aimed at supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The caucus seeks to rein in wasteful government spending and streamline bureaucracy under the leadership of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, whom Trump appointed to head the new department.

Biden to Give $4 Billion to World Bank Fund

President Joe Biden has voted to contribute $4 billion to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) for the world's poorest countries.

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