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Month: January 2024

Senior White House officials pushed the Pentagon to release a statement on Austin’s hospitalization

By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Senior White House officials pushed the Pentagon to release a statement on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization after learning of his status on Thursday, two administration officials told CNN. White House chief of staff Jeff Zients and national security adviser Jake Sullivan called Austin’s chief of staff, Kelly Magsamen, on Thursday

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House right flank revolts by sinking rule vote as Speaker Mike Johnson walks tightrope on government funding plan

By Lauren Fox, CNN Speaker Mike Johnson is finding himself once again walking a tightrope between political reality and what can satisfy his right flank, as conservative hardliners staged a rebellion on the House floor Wednesday afternoon. More than a dozen House Republicans joined all Democrats in sinking a procedural rule vote on the House

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LGBTQ+: Houston Celebrates Diversity and Progress With LGBTQ+ Chamber’s Networking and City Inaugural Day

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     January 10, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine is delighted to highlight a pair of significant events that exemplify the spirit of community and progress in our vibrant city. Star Sailor HTX Shines at Greater Houston LGBT Chamber’s #FirstFriday The first Friday

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Las Vegas businesses ask for financial ‘remedy’ after heavy losses from Formula One traffic, closures

By Jaclyn Schultz Click here for updates on this story     LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Seven local businesses ask leaders across Las Vegas for a financial “remedy” following more than $20 million in losses from Formula One traffic and closures, and hope for a solution to avoid a class-action lawsuit. Letters were submitted during public comment

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House panel holds first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

By Clare Foran, Priscilla Alvarez and Annie Grayer, CNN The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday held its first impeachment hearing focused on Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas as Republicans push to impeach the top Biden administration official over the border crisis. Republicans lambasted Mayorkas during the hearing over what they claim is a dereliction of duty

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