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Why police drones are flying in Seattle despite surveillance policy
The King County sheriff's office maintains a fleet of drones that can fly within Seattle city limits to help police. These drones have flown in Seattle more than 15 times in the past year.
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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
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The midterms as a story of power and balance
Making democracy work means navigating questions of power: Who wields it? What are the checks or limits on it? Do voters expect leaders to strike compromises as well as stand on principle?
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Uncleaned beer taps, greasy floors, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18
The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker.…
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Improper handwashing, and other Centre County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18
The state inspected the following food establishments in Centre County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety…
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Dust buildup and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18
The state inspected the following food establishments in Lehigh County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety…
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Dirty containers, biofilm on ice machine, and other Lancaster County restaurant inspections for Oct. 12-18
The state inspected the following food establishments in Lancaster County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety…
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The AI industry’s race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash
Leading AI companies have set up political action committees to support both Republican and Democratic candidates in the midterm elections. The effort by Anthropic and OpenAI comes as Congress faces calls to regulate the industry.
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JB Pritzker’s midterm strategy wins the attention of Black and Hispanic Democrats
The Illinois governor is boosting candidates in early states and cultivating relationships with Black and Hispanic officials ahead of a possible 2028 run.
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Fox News' Brit Hume Has A Pretty Bleak Take On Donald Trump’s Midterms Blitz
The longtime Fox News analyst questioned whether the president’s campaign push is helping at all.
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Red Bank Green: Masked agents, smoking cars and arrests in ICE action
Monmouth hyperlocal among news sites tracking ICE patrols and arrests in their communities The post Red Bank Green: Masked agents, smoking cars and arrests in ICE action appeared first on NJ Spotlight News.
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With fewer public defenders, indigent defendants pay the price
AUSTIN, Texas — It was a good day for the defense. Standing in front of a judge in Austin’s Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, attorney Matthew Shrum secured a ruling that spared his client from serious punishment on a shoplifting charge. In the hallway immediately…
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NJEA pushes plan to solve public school healthcare crisis. Some say it will make it worse.
The bipartisan supported proposal would make healthcare cost relief for teachers permanent The post NJEA pushes plan to solve public school healthcare crisis. Some say it will make it worse. appeared first on NJ Spotlight News.
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The most public part of public service
The public's ability to observe its government and examine its records is part of what makes government legitimate.
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One city, two newspapers, many memories, many losses
On Oct. 20, 1976, the Hartford Times -- once the city's premier newspaper --folded after 159 years.
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Walkinshaw Moves to Block Trump-Putin Diesel Deal That Would Bankroll Russia’s War
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, announced he is cosponsoring the Prohibit Corrupt Russia Oil Deals Act, bipartisan legislation…
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Vermont Delegation Announces More Than $60 Million in New Federal Funding to Complete Vermont’s Western Corridor Rail Line
BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced the delivery of $60.3 million in new federal funding, administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Vermont…
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Congressman Moran Seeks Dedicated Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellow as Congress Works to Keep Pace with the Technology
Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) is hiring an Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellow for his Washington office. The paid position will support his work on emerging technology and national security. Artificial intelligence advances faster than standard legislative processes,…
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Rep. Ronny Jackson Announces $24.6 Million Federal Rail Infrastructure Investment Benefiting Rural Communities and Freight Rail Operations
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced that the Panhandle Northern Railroad LLC has been selected to receive up to $24,673,810 in federal funding through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety…
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Congressman Van Drew Calls for Independent Audit of Atlantic City Electric Digital Meters
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to help secure an independent audit of Atlantic City Electric's (ACE) digital smart meters after multiple South Jersey residents reported that their meters continued registering…
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Carbajal Hosts Former Secretary Xavier Becerra, State Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón at Santa Barbara Latino Community Outreach Event
On Friday October 16, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) hosted former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and California State Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón in Santa Barbara for his annual “Cafecito Con El Congresista” event. The event…
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Dingell Receives Response from EGLE Regarding Los Alamos, Prompts Further Questions for EPA
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is continuing to demand greater transparency on behalf of her constituents in Ypsilanti Township as it relates to the proposed University of Michigan (U-M) Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) research computing center at the…
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Larsen Highlights Federal Shipbuilding Funding Creating Local Jobs in Bellingham
Last week, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) toured All American Marine’s facility in Bellingham with Ron Wille (All American Marine, President and COO), Jim Wunderman (San Francisco Bay Ferry, Chair) and Raymond Scott (Echandia Marine, Head of Sales). All American Marine…
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Larsen, Colleagues Succeed in Delaying New CBP Rule Harming Access to Lower-Cost Medications
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “In the past few months, my office has received dozens of messages from constituents worried about how they are going to afford prescription medications if the Trump administration's new CBP rule…
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Polls showed Trump policies might chill mail voting. But early data in Pennsylvania is inconclusive.
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. After President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to use the U.S. Postal Service to regulate mail voting this…
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Griffith Announces $1.5 Million EPA Brownfields Grant to Mount Rogers Planning District Commission
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, based in Marion, Virginia,…
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Sen. Curtis says all ideas are on the table to save the Great Salt Lake — including Trump’s budget
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Donald Trump Gears Up To Berate A Female Reporter; Then Comes The Awkward Reveal
The president’s change of tone was impossible to miss.
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How Trump Is Campaigning After a Week of White House Turmoil
Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager traveled with President Trump as he campaigned across the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections. But back in the nation’s capital, Trump’s White House was consumed by dramas that reinforced why polls show that his presidency itself has…
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