Oklahoma judge dismisses Tulsa race massacre reparations case filed by last known survivors
Originally Published: 08 JUL 23 19:00 ET Updated: 08 JUL 23 19:41 ET By Omar Jimenez and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An Oklahoma judge…
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As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit
As a deal to cut Texas’ high property taxes continues to evade Republican lawmakers, Democrats in the Legislature unveiled a long-shot…
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Russian jets harass US drones over Syria
(CNN) — Three Russian fighter jets intercepted three US Air Force drones in northeastern Syria on Wednesday morning local time, according to the…
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Minimum wage workers in these states and localities just got a raise
(CNN) — Lots of low-wage workers just received a boost in pay, as more than a dozen states and localities increased their minimum wages. Oregon…
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Federal judge blocks Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies
(CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to communicate with social media companies…
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Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 4, 2023 “Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says” was first published by…
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Biden administration moves ahead with Medicare drug price negotiations amid industry lawsuits
(CNN) — Undeterred by a growing number of lawsuits, the Biden administration on Friday released revised guidance for Medicare’s new drug price…
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Watch: The Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or…
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Retrospective: Tommy Gonzalez’s last day as El Paso city manager
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersJune 29, 2023 Thursday marks the end of Tommy Gonzalez’s tenure serving as El Paso’s second city manager,…
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How was $58,131 worth of City of El Paso ‘U-Matter Program’ gift cards distributed?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than $15,000 worth of gift cards purchased in 2022 for the City of El Paso’s ‘U-Matter Program’ remain undistributed as…
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El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar launches reelection bid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is officially running for reelection. The El Paso representative launched the bid with a…
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As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers will soon be nullified
By Francisco Uranga and Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2023 “As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers…
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Joe Moody passes on El Paso DA race to seek re-election to Texas House
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersJune 26, 2023 State Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, is running for re-election instead of district attorney. Moody, 42,…
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James Montoya launches bid for El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — James Montoya is once again launching a bid to become El Paso’s District Attorney. The former prosecutor under former DA…
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Sarah McBride announces bid to become first transgender member of Congress
Originally Published: 26 JUN 23 14:31 ET By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — State Sen. Sarah McBride announced on Monday her bid for…
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Janet Yellen told bank CEOs more mergers may be necessary, sources say
New York (CNN) — During Thursday’s meeting with the CEOs of large banks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told executives that more bank mergers…
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New York Congressman George Santos visiting El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New York Congressman George Santos is visiting El Paso on Monday. According to a statement from the House of…
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Ford agrees to $9.2 billion US government loan
New York (CNN) — Ford and its South Korean battery manufacturing partner SK On have agreed to a loan of $9.2 billion from the US Department of…
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Former El Paso congressman Will Hurd, a Trump critic, announces 2024 Republican presidential campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced on Thursday that he’s…
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Tommy Gonzalez to get nearly $900K to leave position as El Paso city manager
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersJune 20, 2023 City Manager Tommy Gonzalez will get an approximately $890,000 payout as his severance package after…
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Wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton says she’ll participate in impeachment proceedings in capacity as state senator
(CNN) — The wife of embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday she will “carry out (her) duties” as a state senator and…
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Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will ‘carry out my duties’ in husband’s impeachment trial
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton said Monday she will “carry out my duties” ahead of the historic impeachment trial of her…
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Blinken meets China’s Xi Jinping in final day of high-stakes Beijing visit aimed at cooling simmering tensions
Beijing (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and top American diplomat Antony Blinken met in Beijing on Monday, in a potentially crucial step toward…
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Texas governor signs bill placing limits on transgender athletes in college sports
(CNN) — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law Thursday barring transgender college athletes in the state from competing in…
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Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients
By Olivia Alafriz, The Texas Tribune June 15, 2023 “Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients” was first…
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Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front
(CNN) — President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that entertainment giant Live Nation (LYV) and ticketing behemoth Ticketmaster have pledged to…
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Migrants bused from Texas to Los Angeles in move mayor calls ‘despicable stunt’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of migrants who arrived by bus in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday were sent from Texas in a move the city’s mayor…
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Governor Abbott signs new law to protect trap-neuter-return programs in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 3660 into law, protecting those who trap, neuter or spay, and release feral…
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Watch: Donald Trump and aide set to appear for arraignment Tuesday afternoon
(CNN) — For the first time in US history, a former president will appear in federal court to face criminal charges as the Justice…
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What to know about Trump’s court appearance
(CNN) — Donald Trump will appear in a federal courthouse in Miami Tuesday afternoon for an unprecedented and historic court appearance as the…
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