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Trump says US to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms

Trump says US to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms

Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of US pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of midterms
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Trump to issue directive on diesel, sources say, after he promises 'big announcement'

Trump to issue directive on diesel, sources say, after he promises 'big announcement'

By Jarrett Renshaw and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday there would be "big news" on diesel, as prices of the fuel used in agriculture, heating homes and trucking goods are near record highs ahead of November 3 congressional elections that will
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Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global markets

Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global markets

By Bo Erickson, Timothy Gardner and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets in an effort to lower fuel prices, and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel that were
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Representatives Tlaib and Correa Reintroduce Resolution Honoring Alex Odeh, Calling for Justice

Representatives Tlaib and Correa Reintroduce Resolution Honoring Alex Odeh, Calling for Justice

U.S. Representatives Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Lou Correa (CA-46) have reintroduced a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Alex Odeh. The resolution seeks to acknowledge Odeh's impact on his community and the country, while also reaffirming the importance of pursuing justice for his death. Alex Odeh, a peace activist and Southern California Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), was killed on October 11, 1985, when a pipe bomb exploded as he entered the ADC regional office in Santa Ana, California. According to Representative Tlaib, Odeh was assassinated by members of the Jewish Defense League, and his killers have not yet been brought to justice. Representative Correa, whose district includes where Odeh lived and the attack occurred, emphasized that remembering Odeh and pursuing justice for his family is an obligation. The investigation into Odeh's death remains open.
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Jay Shapiro Reflects on Three Decades in Film and Commercial Production

Jay Shapiro Reflects on Three Decades in Film and Commercial Production

Jay Shapiro Reflects on Three Decades in Film and Commercial Production
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California Awards $1.08 Billion in Tax Credits to 35 Film Projects, Including Ice Cube's 'Last Friday'

California Awards $1.08 Billion in Tax Credits to 35 Film Projects, Including Ice Cube's 'Last Friday'

California Awards $1.08 Billion in Tax Credits to 35 Film Projects, Including Ice Cube's 'Last Friday'
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Representative Raskin Proposes Smithsonian Exhibit for Trump Administration Artifacts

Representative Raskin Proposes Smithsonian Exhibit for Trump Administration Artifacts

Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has introduced a bill that would mandate the Smithsonian Institution to collect and exhibit materials from the Trump administration. This initiative aims to preserve items such as banners featuring President Trump's portrait, which were displayed outside federal buildings like the Labor Department and the Department of Justice. Raskin describes these materials as 'propaganda' and seeks to ensure they are documented as historical artifacts. The proposed exhibition at the National Museum of American History would focus on what Raskin characterizes as the 'rise of governmental propaganda, corruption, and authoritarianism' during that period. He emphasizes the importance of teaching future generations about this era to prevent its recurrence, contrasting this effort with what he perceives as attempts to suppress historical narratives, particularly concerning significant American struggles like slavery and the civil rights movement. The bill intends to create a permanent recor...
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Trump says checks to voters are from economic growth, not to buy votes

Trump says checks to voters are from economic growth, not to buy votes

President Donald Trump says he is promising Americans $5,000 checks because of the growing economy, not to buy their votes.
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Senator Maggie Hassan Advocates for Child Care Accessibility and Affordability in New Hampshire

Senator Maggie Hassan Advocates for Child Care Accessibility and Affordability in New Hampshire

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) visited KinderCare at Rivier University in Nashua, New Hampshire, to engage with Pre-K students and discuss child care challenges with staff. During her visit, Senator Hassan emphasized the importance of supporting children and families through accessible and affordable child care options. She highlighted the ongoing workforce shortage in the child care sector as a primary factor contributing to the gap between supply and demand. This shortage makes it difficult for parents to enter and remain in the workforce and for businesses to recruit necessary employees. Senator Hassan is actively involved in several bipartisan initiatives aimed at addressing these issues. These efforts include the Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance Act, which recently passed the Senate, designed to help businesses utilize existing federal child care tax incentives. She also co-leads the After Hours Child Care Act, which seeks to improve access to child care for parents working non-tradit...
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PHOTO ESSAY: A border wall rises in Texas' Big Bend region but opponents push back

PHOTO ESSAY: A border wall rises in Texas' Big Bend region but opponents push back

Texas landowners fight to stop the construction of a new border wall in the Big Bend region to protect their land.
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FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year

FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year

The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year
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Representatives DeSaulnier and Matsui Introduce Bill to Strengthen Food Allergy Protections in Child Nutrition Programs

Representatives DeSaulnier and Matsui Introduce Bill to Strengthen Food Allergy Protections in Child Nutrition Programs

Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have introduced the Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act (H.R. 10228) in Congress. This proposed legislation aims to enhance food allergy training requirements across various federal child nutrition programs. Additionally, the bill seeks to expand education and outreach initiatives concerning food allergies for families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The introduction of this bill reflects a growing recognition of the need for more comprehensive support and safety measures for children with food allergies within federally funded nutrition programs.