#The US has lost a critical tool for handling chemical emergencies — let’s get it back

#The US has lost a critical tool for handling chemical emergencies — let’s get it back

Seven months ago, the United States lost its cornerstone tool that has helped to prevent terrorists’ acquisition and use of dangerous chemicals during the past 15 years.  Statutory authority for the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program expired on Jul. 28, after Congress failed to reauthorize it.  Without the CFATS program, chemical facilities, first responders,…

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#Trump wins North Dakota GOP caucus

#Trump wins North Dakota GOP caucus

Former President Trump is projected to win the North Dakota GOP caucus, according to Decision Desk HQ, extending his winning record as he races toward the Republican nomination.  The results are another blow to rival Nikki Haley, who has promised to stay in the race through Super Tuesday despite losing to Trump in the early…

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#Child deaths in Gaza likely to ‘rapidly increase’ amid obstacles to aid: UNICEF

#Child deaths in Gaza likely to ‘rapidly increase’ amid obstacles to aid: UNICEF

The United Nations warned Sunday that child deaths will “rapidly increase” in Gaza if humanitarian aid deliveries do not immediately increase, adding to pressure on the Israeli government over humanitarian conditions in the Israel-Hamas war. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza amidst the conflict, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, including over 100…

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#Gingrich: Katie Britt’s GOP rebuttal to State of the Union an ‘audition’ for Trump VP list

#Gingrich: Katie Britt’s GOP rebuttal to State of the Union an ‘audition’ for Trump VP list

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said that Sen. Katie Britt’s (R-Ala.) rebuttal to President Biden’s State of the Union address is an opportunity to cast herself as another option to be former President Trump’s vice presidential pick.  Gingrich said that if the Alabama freshman senator “rises to the occasion,” she could insert herself on…

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#JR Majewski drops out of Ohio House GOP race

#JR Majewski drops out of Ohio House GOP race

JR Majewski, a controversial congressional candidate, confirmed that he will be dropping out of the Ohio House Republican race.  Majewski, an Air Force veteran, already mulled ending his bid earlier this week, just days after early voting started in Ohio, but solidified his decision in a post on Saturday.  He shared the announcement on X,…

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#Idaho Republican caucus: Live results

#Idaho Republican caucus: Live results

Former President Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are battling for Idaho, as caucusgoers in the Gem State head to the polls Saturday. Haley and Trump will compete for the state’s 32 Republican delegates. Trump has already defeated Haley in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, the Virgin Islands and most recently Missouri….

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