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Texas Governor Signs Bill Cracking Down on Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships
House Bill 62 includes a provision to pre-empt "all local ordinances, rules or other regulations adopted by a political subdivision relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle to read, write, or send an electronic message". [Full Article...]
Senate panel OKs new sanctions on Iran; nuclear deal remains
The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has passed a bill that would impose new sanctions on Iran over its missile program that Tehran has repeatedly said is exclusively for defensive purposes. The event's blurb notes Kerry's key role in negotiating the nuclear deal as well as the Paris climate accord. Authored by Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn... [Full Article...]
Donald Trump just got publicly rejected by Melania - twice
He reiterated that the U.S. is "firmly committed" to preventing Iran from attaining a nuclear weapon. According to the same source, Greenblatt told Abbas that the Israeli government will offer goodwill gestures as preliminary conditions for peace talks including allowing Palestinians to build in the West Bank district of Area C, within which Israel has complete control over development and... [Full Article...]
Appeals court deals blow to Trump administration travel ban

Kansas lawmakers prepare to debate tax hikes, school funding

Trump slams North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies on defense spending

Notre Dame Students Walk Out On Pence's Graduation Speech
Mr. Pence , a devout Catholic and the former governor of IN, where the flagship Catholic university is located, didn't miss a beat IN his speech as the group of graduates could be seen standing and then silently departing the ceremony IN videos posted online. [Full Article...]
Trumpcare: Sick could face 'extremely high premiums,' CBO report says
