Musk gets his Texas wish. SpaceX launch site is approved as the new city of Starbase
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3400323/musk-texas-wish-spacex-launch-site-approved-as-new-city-starbase/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3400323/musk-texas-wish-spacex-launch-site-approved-as-new-city-starbase/
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Musk gets his Texas wish. SpaceX launch site is approved as the new city of Starbase - Washington Examiner
A vote to organize Starbase as a city was approved by a lopsided margin among the group of voters who live there and are mostly Musk’s employees at SpaceX.
The New York case for Medicaid reform
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3399161/new-york-medicaid-reform-case/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3399161/new-york-medicaid-reform-case/
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The New York Case for Medicaid reform - Washington Examiner
By abusing the Medicaid program, New York has made home health aids the biggest employment category in the state.
Microsoft touts ‘support for Europe,’ hires anti-Trump law firm
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3398418/microsoft-support-europe-hires-anti-trump-law-firm/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3398418/microsoft-support-europe-hires-anti-trump-law-firm/
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Microsoft touts 'support for Europe,' hires anti-Trump law firm
Microsoft President Brad Smith suggested that the company would consider launching legal action against the Trump administration, if "necessary."
First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 10 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399911/first-round-of-may-social-security-payments-goes-out-in-10-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399911/first-round-of-may-social-security-payments-goes-out-in-10-days/
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First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 10 days - Washington Examiner
The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in 10 days.
Second May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 26 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399900/second-may-social-security-direct-payment-worth-967-goes-out-in-26-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399900/second-may-social-security-direct-payment-worth-967-goes-out-in-26-days/
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Second May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 26 days - Washington Examiner
May’s second Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 26 days.
Expensive carbon capture: We don’t need it and we shouldn’t subsidize it
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3399500/carbon-capture-expensive-unnecessary-should-not-subsidize-it/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3399500/carbon-capture-expensive-unnecessary-should-not-subsidize-it/
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Carbon capture: We don't need it and we shouldn't subsidize it - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans must put a stake through the heart of the vampire that is carbon capture and storage.
‘Never again’ is now at Columbia and Yale universities
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3399432/columbia-yale-protests-jewish-students-hamas-trump-administration/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3399432/columbia-yale-protests-jewish-students-hamas-trump-administration/
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‘Never again’ is now at Columbia and Yale universities
As Jews around the world commemorated Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, radical Columbia University students planned another violent and hateful encampment targeting their Jewish peers. Similarly, at Yale University, a new “encampment” gathered on April…
Congress must take a stand on the death tax
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3399382/congress-death-tax-trump-families-us-economy/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3399382/congress-death-tax-trump-families-us-economy/
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Congress must take a stand on the death tax
Congress should ensure the death tax isn't resuscitated.
Senate GOP saddled with Signalgate as Waltz plucked to fill last Cabinet post
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3399321/senate-gop-signalgate-trump-mike-waltz-un-ambassador-confirmation/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3399321/senate-gop-signalgate-trump-mike-waltz-un-ambassador-confirmation/
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Senate GOP saddled with Signalgate as Waltz plucked for UN
Democrats on the Foreign Relations Committee, the panel that will weigh Mike Waltz’s nomination for United Nations ambassador, are expected to litigate his judgment heavily.
Give Trump’s economic reforms a chance
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3399317/trump-economic-plan-tariffs-trade-deals-big-beautiful-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3399317/trump-economic-plan-tariffs-trade-deals-big-beautiful-bill/
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Give Trump’s economic reforms a chance
President Donald Trump deserves time to see his economic plan through.
Gretchen Whitmer’s hide-and-hug approach to Trump signals trouble ahead for Democrats
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3396729/gretchen-whitmer-trump-approach-democrats-2028/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3396729/gretchen-whitmer-trump-approach-democrats-2028/
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Gretchen Whitmer's Trump hug sets her apart from 2028 hopefuls
Whitmer's physical embrace of Trump draws a stark contrast with other potential Democratic presidential contenders, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Trump likes Cardinal Dolan for pope, but an American pontiff seems a non-starter
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3399761/trump-cardinal-dolan-pope-american-pontiff-unlikely/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3399761/trump-cardinal-dolan-pope-american-pontiff-unlikely/
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Trump wants Cardinal Dolan as pope, but he's an unlikely candidate
If Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the president's preferred candidate, were actually to be elected to the Holy See, it would be the shock of a lifetime.
Democratic 2028 contenders fill their calendars with high-profile events
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3399583/democratic-2028-contenders-fill-calendars-high-profile-events/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3399583/democratic-2028-contenders-fill-calendars-high-profile-events/
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Democratic 2028 hopefuls fill their calendars
The Democratic party has turned the page on the 2024 disaster and is now looking to see who might step forward as the next leader.
Who are Democrats blaming for their unpopularity?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3399447/who-are-democrats-blaming-for-their-unpopularity/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3399447/who-are-democrats-blaming-for-their-unpopularity/
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Who are Democrats blaming for their unpopularity? - Washington Examiner
While the party looks for answers and a leader to guide them to victory, here are some of the reasons Democrats believe their party has lost its popularity.
Decision time for child tax credit: GOP seeks to boost benefit
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399812/decision-time-child-tax-credit-gop-boost-benefit/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399812/decision-time-child-tax-credit-gop-boost-benefit/
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Decision time for child tax credit: GOP seeks to boost benefit - Washington Examiner
Republicans have a shot this year to expand the child tax credit as they craft their major fiscal overhaul through budget reconciliation. Will they take it?
Trump dismisses recession concerns as ‘transition period’: ‘We’re going to do fantastically’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3400330/trump-dismisses-recession-concerns-transition-period-do-fantastically/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3400330/trump-dismisses-recession-concerns-transition-period-do-fantastically/
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Trump dismisses recession concerns as ‘transition period’ - Washington Examiner
“Look, yeah, it’s — everything’s OK. What we are — I said, this is a transition period. I think we’re going to do fantastically,” Trump explained.
A missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel hours before top officials vote on plans for Gaza war
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3400337/yemen-missile-israel-flights-officials-vote-plans-gaza-war/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3400337/yemen-missile-israel-flights-officials-vote-plans-gaza-war/
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Missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel hours before Gaza war vote
The Houthi rebels have been striking Israel throughout the war in Gaza in solidarity with Palestinians.
HHS denies CBS report claiming mass firings at CDC’s NIOSH
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3400341/hhs-denies-cbs-report-mass-firings-cdc-niosh/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3400341/hhs-denies-cbs-report-mass-firings-cdc-niosh/
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HHS denies CBS report claiming mass firings at CDC’s NIOSH - Washington Examiner
"As the agency continues to streamline operations, the essential services provided by NIOSH will remain fully intact and uninterrupted,” HHS said.
Stefanik eyes NY gubernatorial race and touts she’s in ‘strongest position to defeat’ Hochul
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3400346/stefanik-eyes-ny-gubernatorial-race-strongest-position-defeat-hochul/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/3400346/stefanik-eyes-ny-gubernatorial-race-strongest-position-defeat-hochul/
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Stefanik eyes NY gubernatorial race: ‘Strongest position to defeat’ Hochul
Hochul is finishing her first full term as New York governor. She beat Republican Lee Zeldin by fewer than 10 points in 2022, the narrowest victory in nearly 30 years.
Texas gets a new city: Everything to know about Starbase, Texas
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3400370/starbase-texas-elon-musk-new-city/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3400370/starbase-texas-elon-musk-new-city/
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Texas gets a new city: Everything to know about Starbase, Texas - Washington Examiner
Elon Musk now holds greater power over the area where SpaceX launches its rockets, expanding the company’s ability to control local planning and taxation.