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AOC launches bid for top Dem on key House committee

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York formally announced Friday that she will lead her party on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee for the 119th Congress. Ocasio-Cortez is currently scheduled to run against Democratic Representative Gerry Connolly of Virginia to replace Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the current ranking member of the committee. […]

Texas lieutenant governor launches initiative to ban THC

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced a new law The sale of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) will be banned across the state on Thursday. If passed, Senate Bill 3 would repeal a 2019 Texas law that allowed the commercialization of hemp products containing small amounts of non-intoxicating delta-9 THC to boost the state's agriculture industry. “Dangerously, retailers […]

Hospital group launches ad campaign for disaster relief tax credits

A major hospital trade group this week launched a six-figure ad campaign asking Congress to extend disaster relief tax credits to help hospitals recover from Hurricanes Helen and Milton. The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) said Tuesday that assistance is needed to help employers in affected areas rebuild and provide incentives to retain or bring […]

New York State senator launches bid for DNC chair

New York state Sen. James Skoufis (D) launched his bid for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman on Saturday, seeking to “rebuild” the party after a major election night defeat earlier this month. . “We're looking for fresh perspectives as we speak to a number of DNC members and the broader Democratic Party,” Skoufis, 37, said […]

Vatican Launches ‘Made in Prison’ Tote Bags for Jubilee Year 2025

ROME — The Vatican has launched a series of “Made in Prison” tote bags for pilgrims to carry around Rome to celebrate the upcoming Jubilee Year of 2025. The official Jubilee bag was made from recycled materials by women's prison inmates and symbolizes “hope, forgiveness and restoration, which are at the heart of the Jubilee,” […]

Russia launches another large missile, drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Russia launched another “massive” attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Thursday, leaving more than 1 million homes without power, Ukrainian officials said. Thursday's attack, which involved more than 200 missiles and drones, was the second attack on Ukraine's power grid in less than two weeks. “Attacks on energy facilities are occurring all over Ukraine,” Energy […]