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Millions of people face delays on tax refunds, IRS identity theft line, watchdog says
More than 14 million returns were suspended during processing, and more than 1 million taxpayers waited an average of 5.5 weeks for refunds. Identity theft victims faced average waits of nearly 20 months.
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California Legislature passes $11.25B housing bond, voters have final say
The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk before it heads to the November ballot for California voters to approve or reject.
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Tennessee Rep. Burchett introducing bills addressing SNAP payments and $10B in improper payments
Burchett, said Thursday that one bill would restrict SNAP benefits to only U.S. citizens. The second bill increases fines for what he called retail trafficking of SNAP benefits to up to $500,000.
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Louisiana Gov Landry signs law limiting climate change lawsuits against energy producers
“In signing that bill, basically it says that people can’t theorize the fact that climate change is manmade and then take that as a theory and hold those companies that are producing energy liable for that,” Landry said at a news conference.
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One victim and suspect dead in Midland, Texas, shooting, more than a dozen injured
Mayor Lori Blong said the suspect in the incident was dead, but no additional details were provided.
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Family of Austin Metcalf getting threats after Karmelo Anthony convicted of murdering their son
One message allegedly sent to the family said that Austin "f--ked around and found out." Other messages threatened to show up at the family's home or soil Metcalf's grave.
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Ag Secretary Rollins defends tax policies to support farmers, calls for more domestic fertilizer
“This is what farmers want. They don’t want to farm for a check from the government,” Rollins said. They want a farm to be able to sell their goods on an open market that is fair.”
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NY Gov Hochul pressured by Trump admin to ease New York gas pipeline rules
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is being pressured by the Trump administration to lift the state's restrictions on natural gas expansion to allow for construction of new pipelines into the region.
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New Mexico man charged with federal hate crime after attacking two Jewish facilities
A search of Crofton's residence and vehicles after the attacks revealed a torn Ukrainian flag with a swastika drawn on it, along with numerous weapons.
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America gets sneak peak at UFC octagon ahead of weekend match at White House
Events around Sunday's match include a press conference Friday at the Lincoln Memorial and live, remote view of the event on the National Mall.
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'Amazon effect' appears to be stalling retail development and deals in Louisiana
He cited an example where a major convenience store company recently pulled out of a deal because the price of land made the development cost-prohibitive.
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Decades of censorship erased in weeks, as Colorado and the feds rush to preempt court rulings
Centennial State quietly eliminates anti-ICE loyalty oath it imposed on lawyers ahead of promised lawsuit. Justice Department still defending constitutionality of settlement gag orders even after SEC, CFTC disavow them.
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Over 50 arrests in 'reckless' victory celebrations after New York Knicks game 4 win: police
The Spurs dominated the first half of the game, but the Knicks recovered in the second half, taking a 106-5015 lead with just 30 seconds left in the game.