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Taiwan says U. S. hasn't notified it of pause in planned $14 billion arms sale
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (502+ words) TAIPEI, Taiwan " Taiwan hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U. S. arms sale to the self-governing island, a government official said Friday, after the acting U. S. Navy secretary told a Senate committee in Washington that some foreign military sales…...
Judge dismisses smuggling charges against Abrego Garcia
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (351+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. " A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, was thrown out on Friday. Abrego Garcia's deportation to El Salvador last year became an embarrassment for Trump…...
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (581+ words) In a White House ceremony Friday, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas." President Donald Trump had nominated Warsh, a former Fed governor, financier and attorney, to succeed former…...
Kehoe puts tax overhaul on August ballot
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (918+ words) Gov. Mike Kehoe will ask Missouri voters in August to decide whether lawmakers should have new power to expand sales taxes to replace the income tax and whether citizen-led constitutional amendments should face a higher bar for passage. In a…...
Ban on ex-lawmakers lobbying gets support from ex-N. C. Gov. Cooper
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (747+ words) North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper is supporting a ban on former lawmakers becoming lobbyists. "Elected officials should focus on lowering costs and delivering for the people they represent, not gaming how they will cash out on their connections when…...
Ulster County exec unveils income-based surcharge on higher-income earners
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (194+ words) Legislation announced Friday'would authorize Ulster County to create a local income-based surcharge on county residents who earn above $200, 000, or $400, 000 for joint filers. County Executive Jen Metzger announced the'Ulster County for Fair Taxes Act, which, if approved by the state and…...
Proposed federal lobbying ban gets support from ex-N. C. Gov. Cooper
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (747+ words) North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper is supporting a ban on former lawmakers becoming lobbyists. "Elected officials should focus on lowering costs and delivering for the people they represent, not gaming how they will cash out on their connections when…...
Paxton makes his final pitch in Texas U. S. Senate race against Cornyn
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (634+ words) I don't know if y'all noticed this, but Donald Trump endorsed me," Paxton told a small rally in a town outside Austin, inciting whoops and applause from the crowd. Paxton has been turning his focus to the Democratic nominee, state…...
Warsh sworn in as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Powell
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (581+ words) In a White House ceremony Friday, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas." President Donald Trump had nominated Warsh, a former Fed governor, financier and attorney, to succeed former…...
As President Trump travels to Hudson Valley, some residents show opposition
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (164+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More As President Trump travels to Hudson Valley, some residents show opposition President Donald Trump is set to speak in the Hudson…...