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Peggy Prichard asks 10 community members: What positive impacts do you believe Trump’s policies will have on our community and country?

Rep. Jim Leach, R-Iowa, poses in front of Grant Wood's "American Gothic" at the Renwick Museum in Washington in 2006. Wood painted much in Leach's district. Leach, who died Dec. 11, went on to head the National Endowment for the Humanities after leaving Congress.

The governor's office has been involved in discussions with U.S. Postal Service officials about acquiring the main Post Office site in the Haymarket as a possible convention center site.

ProPublica is facing backlash from conservatives over its journalistic methods covering a story related to Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's acceptance by West Point.

President Biden is under pressure from Senate Democrats to take last-minute action on Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals before he leaves office.

Overdraft issuers including American Credit Unions, Consumer Bankers Association, American Bankers Association, and the Mississippi Bankers Association, have jointly filed a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau‘s new decision.What Happened: The U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance decided to cap the overdraft fees which can add up to $5 billion in annual fee savings to the consumers, or $225 per household that pays overdraft fees.“For far too long, the largest banks have exploited a legal loophole that has drained billions of dollars from Americans’ deposit accounts,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. “The CFPB is cracking down on these excessive junk fees and requiring big banks to come clean about the interest rate they’re charging on overdraft loans.”However, banking and other lending institutions have opposed this move.According to Consumer Bankers Association president and CEO Lindsey Johnson, “The CFPB's rule on overdraft services harms Americans who need it most—including the 26 million Americans who don’t have access to credit and thus stand to lose the most if overdraft services are restricted.”The CBA ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Denita Nicole Parker, 43, of Gaffney, and Shawnte Dorothea Williams, 45, of Columbia now have the chance to move forward without the shadow of their past convictions, as the pardons clear their existing criminal records.

Trump announced Guilfoyle as his selection for ambassador to Greece.

From the editorial: "Gone are ... pitches from supposed Nigerian princes. ... Instead, artificial intelligence ... (and) voice cloning ... mimic the familiar speech of a celebrity, friend, or relative."

In addition to Habba, Trump made several appointments Sunday for State Department roles.

The Department of Health and Human services issued a "Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day" post that earned a wave of backlash on social media.

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Pete Hegseth spent a second straight day courting support from GOP senators on Capitol Hill amid accusations ranging from fiscal mismanagement to alcoholism and sexual misconduct.

President of Restoring Integrity & Trust in Elections Derek Lyons spoke with Fox News Digital regarding the top legal voting battles his group faced ahead of the 2024 election.

Hegseth meets with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Thursday in his office.

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Mobile homes are a viable form of low-income housing. So, why isn’t it being factored in to solve the housing crisis?

The project to link all of Nebraska's major cities with Interstate 80 will take more than 50 years to complete rather than 25 as initially envisioned, the state's transportation director said.

Trump just named several key members to his administration who will shepherd his vision of the economy.

Trump just named several key members to his administration who will shepherd his vision of the economy.

Trump just named several key members to his administration who will shepherd his vision of the economy.

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general and was replaced by Pam Bondi, as Trump names RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Kristi Noem to key posts.

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general and was replaced by Pam Bondi, as Trump names RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Kristi Noem to key posts.

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general and was replaced by Pam Bondi, as Trump names RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Kristi Noem to key posts.

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general and was replaced by Pam Bondi, as Trump names RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Kristi Noem to key posts.

Bhattacharya was one of three authors an October 2020 open letter maintaining that lockdowns were causing irreparable harm.

Prior to announcing his Senate candidacy in April 2023, Bernie Moreno was a political no name.

President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing experience on television as he chooses people to serve in his new administration.

Taher Herzallah deserves an apology.

Veterans Elementary principal revoked PTA’s agreement with the school, accusing leaders of violating sections relating to fundraising

Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Drew Gonshorowski as director of Medicaid and long-term care for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

The vaccine skeptic's nomination is uncertain, though some Senate Republicans lined up to praise him and Trump

McLean County's $137 million budget is about 6.7% less than the fiscal 2024 budget, it will include a 2.5% salary increase.

President-elect Donald Trump tapped notorious anti-vaxxer and bear-meat aficionado Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday. The prospect of a man who has railed against fluoride in water and promised to stop research on drug development and infectious diseases for at least eight years heading the country’s public health initiatives has given many people pause.Reactions to the news have begun to come in, though none of those reactions mention Kennedy’s theory that chemicals in drinking water have resulted in “gender confusion.”

The Labor government has also said AUKUS will continue to progress.

Union at Middle Creek in southwest Lincoln, one of the city's largest affordable housing projects in recent history, is open and fully occupied.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board about a day after a decisive victory in a U.S. Senate race against his Democratic opponent.The 73-year-old Republican governor announced First Lady Cathy Justice's appointment to the West Virginia State Board of Education during a press briefing on Thursday, after submitting a letter notifying the Secretary of State's office Wednesday.“She’ll do an amazing job," Justice said. “And really, truly, Cathy loves kids beyond good sense.”Cathy Justice, 71, will serve a nine-year term on the board, taking over the seat of Dr. Daniel Snavely, a Huntington cardiologist whose term expired this week. Justice said his wife wasn’t initially sure about the position but that after some convincing, “she's fired up now and ready to go and do the job.”When asked by a reporter about whether nepotism played a role in the appointment, Justice insisted Cathy Justice is more than qualified.“How could you possibly think that Cathy is not just covered up with qualifications?" he asked.

The NC-01 House race between Rep. Don Davis and GOP challenger Laurie Buckhout was a toss-up, with shifting rural dynamics making the historically Democratic region competitive.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board this week

The city's new $6.3 million compressed natural gas fueling station will now be used to fuel its 41 CNG buses and 11 paratransit buses, saving $729,000 a year.

Gov. Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and Germany.

The red wave that started in Madison County nearly a decade ago continues to grow with each election cycle.

Gov. Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and Germany later this week.

City Hall: Lancaster County is considering offering bilingual employees extra money to use their skills to help customers; felons are registering to vote; low-income housing project lowers rents even further.

As the 2024 campaign enters its final week, Democrats are leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range of celebrities to endorse Harris and, they hope, spur people to the ballot box.

'Investigate all current and former leaders'

Construction will begin on the city's first all-inclusive playground at Mahoney Park in northeast Lincoln, the result of a grassroots-effort by moms who have kids with disabilities.

CFP Committee will unveil their first set of rankings on Nov. 5

New Republican legislation would shut down Temporary Protected Status and use of humanitarian parole to let migrants into the United States.

Almost four years after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, political violence remains a threat heading into another election. But the nature of the danger has changed.