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Taylor Lorenz Out at Vox Media After Contract Non-Renewal

Taylor Lorenz, a high-profile technology reporter known for her polarizing presence and strong COVID compliance advocacy, will no longer be working for Vox Media. According to a report from Semafor on Sunday, Vox decided not to renew Lorenz’s contract, which was set to expire at the end of the year.

Pennsylvania to Honor Gold Star Families with New Capitol Memorial

A new monument dedicated to the families of Pennsylvania’s fallen service members will soon grace the Capitol complex grounds in Harrisburg. The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, authorized by Act 145 of 2024 and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro last month, will honor the profound sacrifices made by these families.

Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott Nominated to Lead Customs and Border Protection

The nomination of Rodney Scott, former U.S. Border Patrol Chief, to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been met with widespread enthusiasm and support from Border Patrol agents across the country.

Coalition of African American Churches Demand Al Sharpton be Suspended from MSNBC

A coalition of Black churches is urging MSNBC to suspend Al Sharpton after it was revealed his organization accepted $500,000 in donations from Vice President Kamala Harris' failed presidential campaign.

Goldman Sachs-Owned Synagro Pushes Congress for Protection from Lawsuits

Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield itself from lawsuits over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from its sludge-based fertilizers. The lobbying efforts are part of an industry-wide push to avoid liability for synthetic chemicals that have polluted farmland and residential areas.

Health Insurance Companies Remove Executive Pages After CEO’s Assassination

The fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has prompted several leading health insurance companies to remove or restrict access to their executive leadership pages. The move comes amid concerns over safety following online activity that some have described as targeting other industry executives.

Obama Suggests ‘One Side’ Tries to Rig Elections

Former President Barack Obama suggested that Republicans rig elections by warning that "one side tries to stack the deck and lock in a permanent grip on power."

Texas Man Imprisoned on Jan 6 Charges Gets Reduced Sentence

A Texas man who was the first January 6 protester to go to trial was resentenced to nearly seven years in prison, the Associated Press reported.

Senate Gears Up for Intense 2025 Schedule to Push Trump’s Agenda

Senators returning to Washington in 2025 will face an intensified schedule as Republicans aim to expedite President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.

Violent Illegal Migrant with Extensive Criminal Record Arraigned on Felony Charges in Seattle

A 29-year-old illegal migrant with a history of violent felonies, Ivan Lopez-Ramos of Mexico, has been arraigned on felony charges in Seattle for unlawfully re-entering the United States after being deported in 2022. Lopez-Ramos, a registered sex offender, pleaded not guilty on Thursday in the United States District Court of Western Washington.

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