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Georgia lawmakers schedule CDC-focused roundtable and press conference for September
DeKalb GA News - Georgia
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August 28, 2025
Jon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District | Official U.S. House headshotJon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District | Official U.S. House headshot State Representatives Saira Draper and Omari Crawford, both...
Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump to block effort to remove her
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Thursday sued to block President Donald Trump’s attempt to oust her from office, setting up a legal clash that could determine the Fed’s ability to continue operating outside White House control. In her...
Trump Administration Quietly Rebrands 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' White House Explains Why
Red State
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August 28, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," obviously named by President Donald Trump, who has been a "go big or go home" guy since his early...
White House clarifies National Guard deployment amid crime and immigration crackdown
Natural News
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August 28, 2025
White House clarifies National Guard deployment amid crime and immigration crackdown 1,700 National Guard troops are being deployed in 19 states to assist DHS and ICE. White House clarifies the deployments are distinct from the D.C. operation....
Tanya Miller enters Georgia attorney general race, prioritizes safety and rights
WGXA - Georgia
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ATLANTA, Ga. (WGXA) — Tanya Miller, the current representative for District 62 in southeast Atlanta, announced her candidacy for Georgia's attorney general on Monday. She has been in the law field for 20 years, prosecuting crimes against women and...
White House fires CDC head after vaccine policy dispute with RFK Jr
The Sun Daily
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August 28, 2025
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration confirmed it had terminated the head of America’s top public health agency after she refused to resign during a confrontation with vaccine-sceptic Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The escalating dispute...
Bagged Salads Recalled In Georgia Over 'Life-Threatening' Concern
WTKS - Georgia
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A popular bagged salad has been recalled across the country, including in Georgia, over a "life-threatening" concern it poses for consumers. Taylor Fresh Foods has recalled its branded Honey Balsamic Salad Kits after it was determined they may...
Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for Congress
WANE - Indiana
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August 28, 2025
TEXAS (WPIX) – A former MLB player and World Series champion has thrown his hat in the ring for a congressional seat in Texas. Mark Teixeira, who played 14 seasons in the major league for teams including the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees,...
White House Fires US Health Agency Head After Refusal To Quit
Channels TV
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August 28, 2025
The Trump administration confirmed Wednesday it had fired the head of the top US public health agency after she refused to step down during a standoff with vaccine skeptic Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The escalating dispute over...
Georgia Ports reports significant job growth from 2023 to 2024
WALB - Georgia
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August 28, 2025
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - According to the Georgia Ports Authority, port activity supports more than 650,900 full-time and part-time jobs across the state. In a recent press release, they credited a University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution ends print newspaper publication, cuts jobs
FOX Business
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Adobe Digital Media business president David Wadhwani details how an A.I.-powered assistant interacts with users of the new Adobe Acrobat Studio in an exclusive interview on The Claman Countdown. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) announced...
New York finds way to beat Washington, depsite missing three starters
San Mateo Daily Journal
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August 29, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Just when New York was finally getting healthy, the injury bug has bitten the Liberty again. Even without three starters, the Liberty found a way to rout the Washington Mystics 89-63 on Thursday night. Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel...
CDC director refuses to leave after White House order
The Nation Barbados
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August 28, 2025
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still in her position despite an announcement by the White House that she had been fired, one of her lawyers has said. According to them, Susan Monarez – who has only been...
Georgia Among Nation’s Top Hotspots for ChatGPT Curiosity
The Georgia Sun
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August 28, 2025
Georgians are helping drive the nation’s artificial intelligence boom, ranking in the top 10 for interest in ChatGPT and AI. What’s Happening: A new study from Lightyear reviewed Google search trends to measure how much residents in each state are...
Georgia Munns Joins Women’s Tennis Coaching Staff
BVM Sports
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August 28, 2025
CHICAGO – Georgia Munns is set to join the DePaul women's tennis coaching staff as a volunteer instructional assistant for the 2025-26 season, the team announced Thursday. Munns spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Northwestern. In...
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Georgia Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Flooding
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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WASHINGTON–The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Georgia businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the flooding occurring Aug. 12, 2025. The SBA issued a...
Judge tosses campaign finance lawsuit involving Georgia GOP gubernatorial rivals
The Gazette - Colorado
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A federal judge on Thursday dismissed Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s lawsuit against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones that sought to block his gubernatorial rival from raising unlimited cash for his campaign. United States District Judge Victoria Marie...
White House says Cook should take leave from Fed during legal fight
InsuranceNewsNet - Pennsylvania
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August 28, 2025
White House officials on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook to vacate her position instead of waiting for a court decision on President Trump’s attempt to fire her. Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National...
White House picks Kennedy deputy Jim O’Neill to replace fired CDC chief
The Guardian
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August 29, 2025
The White House has chosen a deputy of Robert F Kennedy Jr to serve as the acting head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a decision that comes as the standoff over the firing of director Susan Monarez has deepened, with...
White House fires CDC head after she refuses to quit
Gulf News
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The Washington Post, which first reported Monarez’s dismissal, said Kennedy pressured her to resign after she refused to commit to supporting his vaccination policy changes. ‘Enough is enough’ In the aftermath, five high-ranking CDC officials...