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Oklahoma gets $2.6 million in federal funding to fight fentanyl crisis

Oklahoma received more than $2.6 million in federal funding on Thursday to help battle the fentanyl and opioid crisis in the state's rural areas.

Arkansas social media law blocked by judge hours before going into effect

A judge temporarily paused a law restricting social media by age in Arkansas as it faces a legal challenge from a big tech trade group.

Nikki Haley calls Senate the ‘most privileged nursing home’ in US after McConnell freeze

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley slammed the Senate on Thursday, referring to it as the "most privileged nursing home in the country" after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) froze during a news conference on Wednesday.

Biden seeks another $4 billion in disaster relief ahead of Florida visit

President Joe Biden is going back to the well to try and get more disaster relief funding from Congress.

Teacher robbed at knife-point and forced into school closet

A Nashville teacher was robbed at knife-point and forced into the school's gym closet Tuesday shortly after she arrived at work.

Pentagon launches website for office that leads UFO investigations and research

The Pentagon launched a website on Thursday for the department's office that leads their research and understanding of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), more frequently known as UFOs.

Democrats wary that Pennsylvania state party’s setbacks could affect 2024 races

Democrats are concerned the Pennsylvania Democratic Party's setbacks due to unorganized leaders and a lack of financial support could affect the party's chances at success in 2024.

Biden child care investment looming over administration as funding set to expire

A pandemic-era child care investment is set to run out this month, threatening to upend preschools and day care facilities across the country and set back economic recovery touted by President Joe Biden.

Employment growth unexpectedly accelerates with 187,000 jobs added in August

The economy beat expectations in August and added 187,000 jobs, another sign that the labor market still has momentum despite the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes.

What is the farm bill?

The farm bill is expiring on Sept. 30, 2023, and members of Congress in the House and Senate are continuing to develop their drafts for its renewal as the government works to avoid a shutdown.
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