6 US states consider harsher penalties for harming police K9 dogs
Lawmakers in at least six states are considering raising penalties for harming or killing police dogs despite questions about how the animals are used.
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House Republican who oversaw Mayorkas impeachment won’t run for re-election
House Homeland Security Chair, Rep. Mark Green announced he will not seek a fourth term after DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment.
Trump to appear in New York City court for hearing in criminal case from DA Alvin Bragg’s investigation
Former President Trump will appear in a New York City courtroom Thursday for a hearing related to the trial resulting form Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation.
The government funding fight is about to flare again
Top lawmakers have less than three weeks to finish the first half of a federal spending agreement that’s expected to top $1.7 trillion, with the first of two deadlines hitting on March 1.
Biden, Harris call for gun control in separate comments after deadly shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ parade
President Biden and Vice President Harris separately called on Congress to pass stronger gun control laws hours after a deadly shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade.
Trump expected to appear at hearing in Manhattan “hush money” case
A New York judge is expected to say Thursday whether the Manhattan district attorney’s case against Donald Trump will soon proceed to trial, a first for any former president in U.S. history. Trump is expected to attend the hearing Thursday morning in the case, which involves the circumstances surrounding a “hush money” payment to adult
John Podesta Was Behind Biden’s Decision To Pause Natural Gas Exports. His Lobbyist Brother Stands To Benefit.
Biden administration climate envoy John Podesta was behind the administration’s decision to pause U.S. liquefied natural gas exports. His brother Tony Podesta could reap the benefits as a longtime lobbyist for foreign Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) companies—including one founded by a Russian energy oligarch. John Podesta played a major role in ushering in the new