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Sen. Ernst Introduces Bill to End Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced a pair of bills that would require each U.S. state to provide information about the number of abortions that occur within them and end federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

Washington Bill Proposes Expanding Protected Classes in Schools, Faces Backlash

A new Washington state bill, Senate Bill 5123, introduced this legislative session, seeks to expand protected classes under the state's nondiscrimination law for public schools. Sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), the legislation would add "gender identity," "ethnicity," "homelessness," "immigration status," and "neurodivergence" to the existing protections.

Raleigh Secures Federal Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure Expansion

Raleigh is the only city in North Carolina to receive funding in the latest round of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure grants from the Biden administration. The $635 million in grants, part of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, includes $2.4 million for the deployment of 56 EV charging ports across the city.

House Republicans Consider New Spending Plan

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters that the Republican Party is united on a third plan to avoid a government shutdown.

Immigration Boosts U.S. Population Growth to Fastest Rate in 23 Years

The U.S. population grew at its fastest pace in over two decades, reaching 340 million residents in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

‘Franklin Fire’ in Malibu Impacting 18k Residents, Shuts Down PCH

A wildfire driven by fierce Santa Ana winds continues to burn in Malibu, just north of Pepperdine University, as 700 firefighters work to bring the flames under control.

Student Group at Columbia University Launches Anti-Israel Newspaper

Columbia University is facing backlash after the student group Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) distributed a controversial publication, The Columbia Intifada, on campus. The...

Biden Administration Punishes Oklahoma Over Pro-Life Stance

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, joined by 18 other members of Congress, has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court, accusing the Biden...

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk Outline Vision For Cutting Funds to Planned Parenthood

Federal funding for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider, may face significant cuts under a proposal led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy through the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Trump Threatens Universities with Loss of Funding Over Antisemitism

On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that American universities must eliminate campus antisemitism or risk losing their accreditation and federal funding. Speaking at an...

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