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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency on Monday in preparation for freezing temperatures expected to impact the state.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used the "Gulf of America" in an executive order.

Vivek Ramaswamy will not move forward with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a spokesperson said.

More than 2,700 North Carolina individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Helene will continue to receive housing assistance through FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, with stays extended until May 26. This extension provides additional time for recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastating storm.

Illegal migrants are reportedly choosing to self-deport ahead of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, according to NewsNation reporter Jorge Ventura.

Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, faced senators during her confirmation hearing on Friday.

Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly considering a run for Ohio governor, according to The Washington Post.

Actress Justine Bateman called for California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) to be removed "before something worse happens here."

U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries announced plans to construct a "hyperscale" manufacturing facility in Ohio to increase the rate of production for autonomous systems.

Attorneys General from 20 states are calling on the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm three nominees proposed by President-elect Donald Trump for key national security positions. The nominees include Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) for Secretary of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi for Attorney General, and Kash Patel for FBI Director. The officials emphasize the urgency of assembling a strong national security team given current challenges.