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Biden administration promises $6 billion to help floundering high-speed rail projects

The Biden administration announced $6 billion in funding this week to two green high-speed railway projects in the West, giving a boost to plans that have been years in the making.

Article 99: The rarely used power exercised at UN over Israel-Hamas war

It's called "Article 99." And it hasn't been used for decades. Until this week.

Florida boy arrested after calling in fake school shooting to go home: Police

A boy in Florida was taken into custody after he allegedly reported a fake school shooting on Tuesday because he wanted to leave school early.

Democrats try to take down Trump over Social Security and Medicare positions

EXCLUSIVE — Democrats are dinging former President Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican primary front-runner, for his stances on Social Security and Medicare.

Haley tries new tactic to keep momentum after receiving brunt of attacks in GOP debate

After being the target of most attacks during the latest Republican National Committee primary debate, former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley's campaign released a new ad Friday, focusing on her husband Michael Haley's service in the military.

Virginia GOP finds bright spot in 2023 losses with early voting trends

EXCLUSIVE — Voters in Virginia are increasingly relying on mail-in ballots and absentee voting to cast their vote as they provide more convenience, offering a signal of hope to Republicans who are pushing the two methods to boost voter turnout in 2024.

DeSantis scores a point in Haley fight with backing from former Koch network official

A Former Koch network operative, who rejected Americans for Prosperity’s endorsement of former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley for the Republican presidential nominating contest, has joined the main super PAC supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

Biden challenger Phillips prepares for war with states keeping him off their ballots

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), the Democrat who has mounted a primary challenge against President Joe Biden, will file challenges against the Democratic National Committee and state parties to get on the ballot in some states.

Economy defies recession predictions with 199,000 jobs in November

The economy surpassed expectations in November and added 199,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, a sign the labor market is holding up despite the Federal Reserve's efforts this year to bring down inflation through interest rate hikes.

DeSantis under pressure to make ‘closing argument’ in Iowa post-debate

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is hoping his solid performance in the fourth Republican Party-sanctioned debate will propel his campaign in Iowa.
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