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'I think he's done': Speaker Johnson's future uncertain following gov funding 'chaos'

WASHINGTON — As Congress careened toward a Saturday midnight deadline to pass a government funding bill, legislators exclusively told Raw Story Friday that party leaders were negotiating through the “chaos” created by President-elect Donald Trump and his allies who sunk a deal that House Speaker Mike Johnson spent weeks brokering — making his future as House leader unknown. Rep. Jerrold …

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3 days, 12 hours ago

Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they’re hoping to work with him

Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. — They warned about him. A handful of prominent Democratic governors are quickly adjusting their approach to President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, hoping to avoid antagonizing him to ensure they’ll have a working relationship with his new administration. Asked this week whether as governor she would consider pardoning Trump in his New York hush money criminal …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Democratic governors hammered Trump before election. Now they hope to work with him

LA Times

Gretchen Whitmer speaks, accompanied by Maryland Gov. A handful of prominent Democratic governors are quickly adjusting their approach to President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, hoping to avoid antagonizing him to ensure they’ll have a working relationship with his new administration. Asked this week whether as governor she would consider pardoning Trump in his New York hush money criminal …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

LA Times

Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as the H5N1 bird flu virus moved from the Central Valley to Southern California dairy herds, while federal officials confirmed the first U.S. case of severe illness in a hospitalized Louisiana patient — a concerning development as the virus continues to spread throughout the nation via migrating birds. “These additional laboratory investigations …

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6 days ago

'Facing a potential onslaught': Dem govs prepare to make states frontline in Trump fight

Raw Story

It isn't a surprise to see governors like Gavin Newsom readying to do battle with Donald Trump — but now even red-state leaders are building up for a fight, Rolling Stone reported Tuesday. The site reported that the Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, Andy Beshear didn't want to fight Trump — in fact, he hoped to work with him on …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

Opinion: Gov. Newsom, no more delays in shutting Aliso Canyon down

LA Times

It was a cold, breezy October evening in 2015 when a foul odor swept through neighborhoods in the north San Fernando Valley. Jerry Brown directed the California Energy Commission to develop a plan to close Aliso Canyon permanently, and the commission planned to do so within a decade. Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission proposed to keep Aliso Canyon …

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1 week ago

Supreme Court bats away bribery appeal from former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin

CNN

CNN — The Supreme Court declined Monday to review federal bribery charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Benjamin, a former state lawmaker, told the high court that prosecutors embarked on an “extreme” overreach by connecting his request to a local real estate developer for campaign cash with his decision to secure a $50,000 state grant for that developer’s nonprofit …

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Donald Trump brutally mocks NJ Gov. Chris Christie over drone controversy with AI photo

Hindustan Times

Donald Trump seized the mystery drone controversy to troll his ally-turned-critic Chris Christie. Chris Christie with AI-generated photo amid drone controversy Donald Trump brutally mocks NJ Gov. Chris Christie over drone controversy The president-elect seized on the mystery surrounding the drones to mock Christie's weight, suggesting McDonald's food can satiate his appetite. Following Trump's remarks, Christie took to X, telling …

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1 week, 1 day ago

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Mystery Drone Problem 'Has Gone Too Far'

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has a message for the Biden administration, as it continues to show little urgency in addressing unexplained nighttime drone sightings along the East Coast: “This has gone too far.” Hochul demanded that President Joe Biden take action for the sake of public safety in a statement issued Saturday, after drone sightings caused …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Interest rate cuts could be a catalyst for these five growth stocks

Live Mint

When central banks like the Reserve Bank of India reduce interest rates, borrowing becomes cheaper. A potential RBI rate cut could work in Swiggy’s favour by reducing borrowing costs, supporting its ambitious expansion projects, and improving profitability. Lower borrowing costs would support the company's significant capital expenditure and debt repayment strategies, enabling it to accelerate investments in expanding production capacities …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Americans don’t have high confidence in Trump’s cabinet choices or managing gov spending, new poll finds

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than half of Americans are not confident in Donald …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Letters to the Editor: Shut down the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility. You promised, Gov. Newsom

LA Times

To the editor: The Times’ statement that those fighting for closure of the Aliso Canyon gas storage field are “changing tactics” and no longer “focusing primarily on the facility’s closure” is a mischaracterization. Gavin Newsom’s longstanding promise to close Aliso Canyon, which leaked for 121 days in 2015 and 2016, sickening nearby residents. Furthermore, our objection to the California Public …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Rep. Mikie Sherrill Has Double-Digit Lead In New Jersey Gov Primary, Per Internal Poll

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads her closest opponent in New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial primary by 13 percentage points in an internal poll obtained by HuffPost that highlights her strong position in the Garden State’s June primary. In the campaign’s poll, Sherrill, a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor with a mainstream liberal voting record, has the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort

LA Times

Tom Homan, right, Donald Trump’s pick for border czar, speaks to state troopers and National Guard troops at a facility on the Mexican border in Eagle Pass, Texas, as Gov. Other measures filed ahead of next year’s legislative sessions would require local law enforcement agencies to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they take someone into custody who is …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lists hurricane relief and lawsuit limits as top 2025 priorities

Associated Press

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp told lawmakers Tuesday that he will emphasize relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and attempts to limit lawsuit verdicts in the state legislative session that begins Jan. 13. The second-term Republican provided no details of his plan in a speech to members of the General Assembly gathered in Athens at the University of Georgia, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort

Associated Press

— As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, Republican governors and lawmakers in some states are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally. In Missouri, Trent’s bill would empower local law officers to arrest people for a new state crime of “improper entry by an …

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Gov. Josh Shapiro Says Killer Of UnitedHealthcare CEO 'Is No Hero'

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Monday that the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson should be “no hero” to people frustrated with the American health insurance industry. Hear me on this — he is no hero,” Shapiro said at a press conference after 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked to lead Democratic efforts to win governorships in 2026 midterms

Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Looking to strengthen his foothold in national politics, Kentucky Gov. After gaining his new role at DGA, Beshear said in a statement that Democrats can win anywhere by focusing on “fundamental challenges families are facing every day” — continuing a theme he advanced in a New York Times opinion piece outlining a way forward for Democrats after …

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2 weeks ago

New Yorkers could get ‘Inflation Refund’ checks next year, under a plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul

Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers could get “Inflation Refund” checks of up to $500 from the state government next year under a proposal Gov. The plan, which must first be approved by state lawmakers, would send out one-time payments of $300 to people who earn less than $150,000 and $500 to families making less than $300,000. The proposal would be …

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Democratic Governors Aren’t Coming Out Swinging Against Trump – Yet

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. ― Democratic governors and governors-elect assembled at the Beverly Hilton over the weekend for the Democratic Governors Association’s annual confab, just a month after Republican Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the presidential election. “‘Project 2025’ is a long document,” said Meyer, referring to a conservative think tank’s blueprint for a second Trump term. “One …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Democratic governors (and 2028 hopefuls) gather to chart path under a Trump administration

Politico

Laura Kelly, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, emphasized that the meeting was focused on the near term: keeping New Jersey and flipping Virginia in 2025, and on the “huge contingent of governors races in ’26.” “Trust me, we’re not thinking beyond ’26 at this point,” she said. Asked about the jockeying for 2028, Cooper told POLITICO: “I’ll just say …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says

Raw Story

"Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. The Republican-controlled Legislature was widely expected to take aim at Texas’ booming hemp market, which has proliferated with thousands of cannabis dispensaries since lawmakers authorized the sale of consumable hemp in 2019. Consumable hemp products are required by law to contain no more than 0.3% THC — the …

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Swiggy and Zomato shares hit all-time high today. Can they deliver more returns?

India Today

Shares of online food delivery giants Swiggy and Zomato extended their rally on Thursday, driven by strong buying interest among investors. The rally follows Swiggy’s robust Q2 results, which showcased strong revenue growth and promising developments in its quick commerce and food delivery segments. However, Swiggy faced challenges in market share as its gross order value growth in food delivery …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump 2.0: Florida Gov DeSantis in race for defence job as Hegseth faces sexual assault allegation

Firstpost

Discussions about a potential replacement are still in the early stages, but Trump has mentioned the name of two-term Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to several people, according to a report President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the role of defence secretary, potentially replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal. According to …

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'I think he's done': Speaker Johnson's future uncertain following gov funding 'chaos'

Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they’re hoping to work with him

Democratic governors hammered Trump before election. Now they hope to work with him

Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana

'Facing a potential onslaught': Dem govs prepare to make states frontline in Trump fight

Opinion: Gov. Newsom, no more delays in shutting Aliso Canyon down

Supreme Court bats away bribery appeal from former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin

Donald Trump brutally mocks NJ Gov. Chris Christie over drone controversy with AI photo

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Mystery Drone Problem 'Has Gone Too Far'

Interest rate cuts could be a catalyst for these five growth stocks

Americans don’t have high confidence in Trump’s cabinet choices or managing gov spending, new poll finds

Letters to the Editor: Shut down the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility. You promised, Gov. Newsom

Rep. Mikie Sherrill Has Double-Digit Lead In New Jersey Gov Primary, Per Internal Poll

Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lists hurricane relief and lawsuit limits as top 2025 priorities

Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort

Gov. Josh Shapiro Says Killer Of UnitedHealthcare CEO 'Is No Hero'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked to lead Democratic efforts to win governorships in 2026 midterms

New Yorkers could get ‘Inflation Refund’ checks next year, under a plan from Gov. Kathy Hochul

Democratic Governors Aren’t Coming Out Swinging Against Trump – Yet

Democratic governors (and 2028 hopefuls) gather to chart path under a Trump administration

Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says

Swiggy and Zomato shares hit all-time high today. Can they deliver more returns?

Trump 2.0: Florida Gov DeSantis in race for defence job as Hegseth faces sexual assault allegation