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Shutdown averted, lawmakers fret about next looming deadline

The latest shutdown threat may have been averted, but some lawmakers are already concerned about the next federal funding deadline. Leaders on both sides of the aisle were able to reach agreement earlier this month on the top lines of 12 annual government funding bills for fiscal year 2024, but spending cardinals are still uncertain […]

Jim Harbaugh’s looming NFL-Michigan decision hangs over national championship

HOUSTON — Jim Harbaugh certainly has options. A favorable extension proposal is being considered from the state of Michigan. Multiple NFL teams have reportedly expressed interest in him returning to the pros. A powerful agent on his side. He has a decision to make after Monday night's dominant 34-13 national championship victory over Washington at […]

Supreme Court’s looming mifepristone decision leaves abortion rights in spotlight

The Supreme Court is expected to rule this summer on whether to restrict access to medication abortion, with the issue promising to be at the center of the 2024 election. The justices will hear a case considering federal approval of the popular abortion drug mifepristone, with a ruling likely in June. Five months before voters […]

California still losing residents amid looming $68B deficit

California residents will continue to leave the state in 2023, with reports of many defectors heading to Arizona, Texas, Florida and North Carolina. After 410,000 residents left the state in 2020-2021 and an additional 340,000 in 2021-2022, the Golden State has a $38 billion deficit and is expected to continue in 2023. Multiple reports indicate […]