Francis Ford Coppola Warns that US Politics Could Threaten the Republic at Cannes 2024
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Director Francis Ford Coppola has warned that the U.S. is headed for a self-inflicted collapse similar to that of the Roman Republic, which it sought to emulate in its founding principles. Speaking at the premiere of his latest…
Act for Inflation Reduction in the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River Basin
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Seven nature-based resiliency projects have been selected in the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River basin, benefitting fish, wildlife, and local communities; they aim to reduce flood and drought risks via habitat restoration and…
Mitch McConnell Denounces Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6th Depiction as ‘a Mistake’
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Breaking News: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell disagrees with Tucker Carlson's portrayal of the January 6th Capitol attack, calling it a!-->…
“Census shows post-pandemic population boost in US cities”
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US cities experienced a modest growth in population from 2022 to 2023, after a downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2023 population estimates showed signs of potential progress,…
The U.S. Classifies Marijuana as a Schedule III Drug: Understanding the Implications
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The Biden administration has proposed downgrading marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging its medicinal value and lower potential for abuse. The proposed rule is now subject to a 60-day comment period before a…
Delegation from Congress Utilizes $60M from Inflation Reduction Act to Boost Water Security in Rio…
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U.S. Senators and Representatives from New Mexico have announced $60 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to assist residents and farmers in Doña Ana and Sierra County with drought mitigation and climate adaptation…
The Influence of Pro-Israel AIPAC on U.S. Politics
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is considered a strong advocacy group in Washington, supporting pro-Israel candidates and opposing those deemed too critical. The recent events, including the October 7th Hamas…
Supreme Court Approves Louisiana’s Majority-Black District Map for 2024
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The Supreme Court has ruled that Louisiana can use a newly redrawn congressional map for the 2024 elections, which includes a second district where the majority of voters are Black. The decision is seen as a victory for Democrats,…
January 6 Hearing 1: Key Moments
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On June 9th, the bipartisan House select committee on January 6th had their first public hearing. Never-before-seen footage, testimony, and interviews were made public, as well as!-->…
Poll Indicates Increased Voter Awareness of Drug Pricing in Inflation Reduction Act
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President Biden's messaging regarding the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and lowering the cost of prescription drugs is resonating with more voters, especially those above 65, according to a poll by health policy research group…