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Border Report Live: Bridge expansion moves on despite USMCA uncertainty
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (387+ words) HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) " A $25 million federal grant to the City of Laredo should cover the planned expansion of the World Trade Bridge connecting to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. In this episode of Border Report Live, South Texas correspondent Sandra Sanchez…...
Trump announces next DC site he's planning to renovate
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (272+ words) (The Hill) " President Trump says he plans to begin work on East Potomac Golf Links, one of three public courses in Washington, D. C. , despite opposition from local preservationist groups and questions about the project's feasibility. In a lengthy Truth Social post…...
Air Force major arrested after calling for Trump impeachment on Capitol steps
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (410+ words) (The Hill) " An Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday after calling for President Trump and Vice President Vance's impeachment." Peaceful demonstrations are permitted on Capitol grounds, but a protester must remain alongside a…...
America at 250: Honoring the Women Who Expanded American Democracy
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (186+ words) KXAN Austin WASHINGTON, D. C. (DC Bureau) " As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a new monument on the National Mall aims to ensure the women who expanded American democracy are no longer left out of the nation's story. The…...
SNAP recipient's benefits slashed: "Who lives on $24 a month?'
1+ week, 43+ min ago (457+ words) NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) " After months of drastic changes to SNAP, some beneficiaries say they're going hungry after their monthly benefits were slashed to near-nothing. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP) has been undergoing reforms and changes since the…...
Anti-immigration protesters march in South Africa, as some immigrants leave the country
1+ week, 1+ day ago (821+ words) Police reported that several people were arrested, although they did not disclose how many. At a press conference late on Tuesday, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi praised the peaceful nature of the protests but warned that anyone involved in violence or…...
Border Report Live: Border leaders strive for better coordination with feds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (203+ words) HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) " The head of the Texas Border Coalition says they want more coordination with federal authorities on things like barrier infrastructure and fighting New World screwworm. Hudspeth County Judge Joanna Mackenzie chairs the Texas Border Coalition. In…...
Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballot timing highlights fight over Texas mail-in law
1+ week, 2+ day ago (743+ words) AUSTIN (Nexstar) " The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the state of Mississippi on Monday, saying they're allowed to count ballots that are postmarked by election day, but arrive up to five days later. "Personally, I was surprised…...
State of Texas: Opposition to AI data centers grows in Texas, poll shows
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1748+ words) New episodes of State of Texas are on KXAN or the'KXAN+ app'every Sunday at 8: 30 a. m. Don't want to wait? Scroll down to continue watching this week's segments now. AUSTIN (Nexstar) " Texans are voicing growing concern about the rapid expansion of artificial…...
Postmaster general confirms plan to hold back mail ballots in states that won't share voter data
1+ week, 5+ day ago (402+ words) (The Hill) " Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers Wednesday that the U. S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail-in ballots in states that refuse to provide sensitive voter data to the federal government, in line with a proposed rule from the…...