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19 states ready for permanent daylight saving time. What about Ohio?

19 states ready for permanent daylight saving time. What about Ohio?

Some states have enacted laws to make daylight saving time permanent, but the laws can't take effect until Congress allows it at the federal level.
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Representative Brian Babin Advocates for Texas to Host U.S. Space Academy

Representative Brian Babin Advocates for Texas to Host U.S. Space Academy

Representative Brian Babin, an Air Force veteran, has expressed strong support for Texas to host the newly announced United States Space Academy. President Trump signed an executive order last month to launch this academy, and Governor Greg Abbott plans to submit a proposal for Texas to be its home. Representative Babin, who serves as Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, has publicly backed this initiative alongside Senator Cruz. He highlighted Texas's long-standing role in American human spaceflight, particularly referencing the NASA Johnson Space Center, and emphasized that while the U.S. space program is a national effort, Texas is where many critical components converge. His advocacy underscores the state's historical and ongoing contributions to space exploration and its potential as a future hub for space education and development.
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Trump Administration Begins Border Wall Construction in West Texas Amid Opposition

Trump Administration Begins Border Wall Construction in West Texas Amid Opposition

The Trump administration has commenced construction of the border wall through a section of the Big Bend region in west Texas. This marks the first significant construction in an area of the U.S.-Mexico border that has seen considerable opposition to the administration's plans. This construction is a key component of the administration's broader $46 billion initiative to fortify the border with walls, barriers, roads, and advanced technology. The move comes as President Trump aims to fulfill a central campaign promise to complete the border wall. The start of this project is a notable development in the ongoing efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, particularly in a region known for its challenging terrain and environmental sensitivities.
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Democrat Representative Veronica Escobar Alleges ICE Restricted Oversight Visit to Texas Detention Camp

Democrat Representative Veronica Escobar Alleges ICE Restricted Oversight Visit to Texas Detention Camp

U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar, a Democrat from Texas, has alleged that federal immigration officials restricted her ability to conduct full congressional oversight at the Camp East Montana ICE tent facility, the country's largest detention center, located in El Paso. During her visit last month, following reports of two 'disturbances' at the facility, Escobar stated she was not permitted to speak with any detained immigrants and has not received requested surveillance footage of the incidents. She described the administration's actions as an attempt to block congressional oversight, noting that such challenges have been more pronounced during the second Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees ICE, disputed Escobar's claims, stating that any member of Congress can request to speak with individuals in ICE custody and that they facilitate such meetings. DHS also characterized many oversight visits as 'a media act' and denied receiving an official request for data...
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Lawmakers Unveil 20%-30% U.S. Film Incentive in Bid to Restore Hollywood Production

Lawmakers Unveil 20%-30% U.S. Film Incentive in Bid to Restore Hollywood Production

A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled federal legislation Thursday that would create a 20%-30% U.S. film incentive, in a bid to secure American dominance in entertainment production. The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV. “If it passes and it stacks […]
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Is Ruben Gallego still viable for president in 2028 despite Swalwell?

Is Ruben Gallego still viable for president in 2028 despite Swalwell?

The Democratic senator from Arizona sought a lower profile after drawing negative attention for his past relationships.
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Republicans may have gerrymandered their way into a Texas-sized Latino problem

Republicans may have gerrymandered their way into a Texas-sized Latino problem

By David Hood-Nuño and Evan Garcia DONNA, Texas, Sept 23 (Reuters) - South Texas unfurls in long stretches of highways across flat landscapes dotted with pump jacks, mesquite trees, and gas stations sporting prices that voters swear should not be this high.
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Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

Economic frustration tests Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office
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The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war
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19 states ready for permanent daylight saving time. What about Ohio?

19 states ready for permanent daylight saving time. What about Ohio?

Some states have enacted laws to make DST permanent, but these laws cannot go into effect until Congress allows it at the federal level.
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How rural voters are feeling about Trump as the midterms approach, according to a new AP-KFF poll

How rural voters are feeling about Trump as the midterms approach, according to a new AP-KFF poll

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office
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Which high school football programs have the longest win streaks in each state?

Which high school football programs have the longest win streaks in each state?

Some states have streaks that have gone on for years. Others are fairly new. Here's every state's longest high school football winning streak.