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Gov. Abbott Threatens Funding Cuts to Texas Children’s Hospital Over TikTok Video on Immigration Status Law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to cut funding to Texas Children’s Hospital after a Houston doctor, Dr. Tony Pastor, posted a TikTok video advising patients to disregard a new state law requiring hospitals to inquire about patients' citizenship during intake. The executive order, effective November 1, mandates that hospitals accepting Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) payments collect this information.

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.

RFK Jr. Aims to Ban Pharmaceutical Advertising

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to ban pharmaceutical advertising if confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Quietly Advising Donald Trump

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has been revealed as a behind-the-scenes adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, helping shape a bold policy agenda before and after Trump's decisive victory, according to sources cited by The New York Post.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks Wins Recount, Secures Reelection in Iowa’s Tight 1st District Race

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has retained her seat in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District following a recount that confirmed her narrow victory over Democrat Christina Bohannan....

Trump Plans to Redirect Unspent Biden Climate Funds to Infrastructure

President-elect Donald Trump plans to reallocate billions in unspent Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds toward infrastructure projects, aiming to undo Biden administration climate policies. Transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump will rescind unspent IRA funds, calling the legislation a “Green New Scam.”

Congress Faces Government Shutdown

Congress will face a tight schedule when it returns from Thanksgiving to approve funding and avoid a partial government shutdown. The current deadline for...

Democratic Donors Criticize Kamala Harris Over $1.5 Billion Campaign Spending

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing backlash from Democratic donors after her campaign and party reportedly spent nearly $1.5 billion during her unsuccessful presidential...

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...

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).

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