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(AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas announced Saturday that he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family. Nehls, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who has sported his mug shot on a T-shirt, said he called Trump to inform him of his plans. “President The post Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas Says He Will Retire in 2026 appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

(AP) — A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes brought winter to some Thanksgiving travelers, and forecasters said the northeast U.S. could get its own early winter storm next week. Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and The post Winter Storms Bring Snow, Freezing Rain and Cold appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other craft breweries as alcohol sales have fallen in recent years. But that boom looks set to come The post What to Know About the Federal Ban Threatening the Market for THC-Infused Drinks and Snacks appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The charges against the man who authorities say shot two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia announced Friday. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, were hospitalized in critical condition after Wednesday afternoon’s shooting The post Suspect In Shooting of National Guard Members Now Facing First-Degree Murder Charge appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — Two National Guard members were shot blocks from the White House on Wednesday, prompting a massive law enforcement response in the area. A suspect was also reported shot and is now in custody, according to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Both of the victims were members of the West Virginia National Guard. The The post Two National Guard Members Shot, Suspect Captured Near White House appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department plans to open a new civil rights section next week dedicated to protecting Second Amendment gun ownership rights. Attorneys in the section are supposed to use their enforcement authority to contest local laws or policies they believe are overly restrictive on gun rights. The Justice Department is trying to comply The post Justice Dept. Opens New Section to Protect Gun Ownership Rights appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

ATLANTA — A state court judge in Georgia dismissed the 2020 election interference case against President Donald Trump and more than a dozen of his alleged co-conspirators, ending the last outstanding criminal prosecution against the president. In a brief, one-page order, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee dismissed the racketeering case first brought by Fulton County The post Georgia Court Dismisses Trump Election Case appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — A House panel will hold a hearing next week on cyber and other threats to the nation’s energy infrastructure and what’s being done to thwart them. The recent surge in energy demand due to the growth of AI and advanced manufacturing, coupled with ongoing geopolitical tensions has led to a heightened focus on The post House Hearing to Focus on Cyber and Other Threats to Energy Grid appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — The top lawmakers on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee are throwing their bipartisan support behind a controversial effort by federal regulators to set new standards for connecting data centers and other large energy users to the grid. Late last month, Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to The post Senators Throw Bipartisan Support Behind Controversial Energy Regulatory Plan appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — The holidays are the perfect time to stop, look around and notice what you’re thankful for. Maybe it’s the laughter around the table, the warmth of a shared meal, or simply the fact you get to pause and breathe. But did you know that gratitude isn’t just an attitude — it has measurable The post Thanksgiving and the Science of Gratitude appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., announced on Tuesday that she will not be seeking re-election next year, a decision that came as she has had to confront a federal law enforcement intervention into her city launched by President Donald Trump. Bowser announced her decision in a video posted to social media, where she The post DC Mayor Bowser Announces She Won’t Seek Fourth Term appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter. It would mark the second investigation tied to the video, coming a day after the Pentagon said it was reviewing Democratic The post FBI Seeks Interviews With Democrats Who Urged US Troops to Defy Illegal Orders appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A senior Kremlin official confirmed Wednesday that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine pick up speed. But Yuri Ushakov, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign affairs adviser, insisted that Kremlin officials still haven’t seen The post Kremlin Confirms US Envoy’s Visit as Talks on Ending War in Ukraine Gain Momentum appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory in New York City, while historic, is not the story Democrats should focus on as they look to regain majorities in 2026 and win the presidency in 2028.  Why? Because Mamdani won just 50% of the vote in a reliably blue city — one that has voted Democratic for generations and likely will The post The Blueprint for Democratic Renewal Lies in New Jersey and Virginia appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge’s dismissal Monday of the criminal cases against former FBI Director James B. Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James is raising questions about whether a new round of charges against them could move forward to trial. Justice Department officials say they will continue to prosecute the two critics The post Justice Dept. to Continue Prosecution After Charges Dismissed Against Trump Critics appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, with more than 30 million taking to the skies. While the Federal Aviation Administration recently lifted the mandatory flight cuts that once threatened the holiday rush, the aviation system remains strained. Experts warn that air travel is still vulnerable. For millions of Americans, it all feels like déjà The post Flying Headaches Don’t Need to Be a Holiday Tradition appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — Supreme Service Solutions LLC (dba Supreme Deli) is assisting in a recall for items purchased from a Boar’s Head Brand’s supplier of Pecorino Romano cheese. Ambriola Company has issued a recall for select SKUs of pecorino romano cheese products, including two products they produce under the Boar’s Head Brand label, due to the The post Another Boar’s Head Recall appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited him to visit China in April and that he accepted the invitation. In a post to Truth Social Monday afternoon, Trump said that he and President Xi had had “a very good telephone call” in which they discussed topics ranging from The post Trump to Meet With Xi in China in April appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, whose 2017 election renewed hope for Democrats in Alabama, announced Monday that he is running for governor of the state in 2026. Jones announced his campaign Monday afternoon, hours after filing campaign paperwork with the Secretary of State’s Office. His gubernatorial bid could set up a rematch with The post Former US Sen. Doug Jones Announces Run for Alabama Governor appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument Monday over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with, resuming a courtroom dispute with potential First Amendment implications that began last winter when the president announced that he had renamed the Gulf of Mexico. President Donald Trump restricted the The post AP and Trump Administration Argue Access Case Before Federal Appeals Court appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump welcomed this year’s official Christmas tree to the White House on Monday, declaring “It’s a beautiful tree” during a brief ceremony on the North Portico. The tree, which arrived in front of the White House by horse-drawn carriage, was grown by Korson’s Tree Farms of Sidney, Michigan. The second-generation The post First Lady Declares ‘It’s Beautiful’ as Christmas Tree Arrives at White House appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

HOUSTON (AP) — A tornado that raced through residential areas north of Houston damaged more than 100 homes, tearing off roofs, moving garages off their foundations and smashing windows, authorities in Texas said. No injuries were reported in the storm Monday that uprooted trees, downed power lines and created paths of debris throughout some neighborhoods. Heavy fog The post Torn Roofs and Smashed Windows Among Damages to Over 100 Homes Near Houston appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — A pair of lucky visitors strutted their stuff in a large ballroom at the Willard Hotel Monday morning, a day ahead of their receiving a full presidential “pardon” — and a reprieve from the Thanksgiving table — at the White House. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will celebrate the 78th The post Willard Plays Host to National Turkeys Ahead of Presidential Pardon appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

As the U.S. Senate was debating the funding package to reopen the government, a non-germane and sinister provision was lurking in the package. Promoted by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Section 781 of the bill was designed to shut down the entire hemp product industry. The implications of the provision are far reaching, yet without a thorough and The post Political Theater Ends in Economic Tragedy: The Section 781 Story appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance on Sunday accused six Democratic members of Congress of violating the law by telling U.S. soldiers they have a right to disobey orders they described as “illegal.” The six lawmakers made the statements last week in a message posted on social media that was replayed on television news. “If The post Vice President Accuses Lawmakers of ‘Illegal’ Message to Servicemen appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — You’ve probably heard that regular workouts are good for your heart, muscles and mental health. But what if they could also help keep your immune system stronger — even as you age? A new study published in Scientific Reports in July 2025 explored how long-term endurance training affects the immune system — specifically, The post Study Suggests Endurance Training May Strengthen Your Immune System appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

NEW YORK (AP) — There was a time when presidential hopefuls played coy about their ambitions, crisscrossing the country under the guise of helping other candidates and deflecting when pushed on their obvious plans. Not so for some Democrats considering running in 2028. With no clear party leader and Democratic voters raring for a fight, some The post Potential Presidential Candidates Less Coy About 2028 Plans: ‘Of Course I’m Thinking About It’ appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

WASHINGTON — Everyone had advice for Abigail Spanberger’s campaign as her lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears appeared to diminish — albeit slightly — in the final weeks of the contest to decide who would be Virginia’s next governor. By then, most in the so-called political class were absolutely gobsmacked over Zohran Mamdani, a The post Campaign Manager Says Voter-Focused Messaging Won Election for Spanberger appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

(AP) — The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers’ minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease those jitters. “I think the shutdown at this point is history for air travel. The airlines understand The post The Shutdown Is Over. Thanksgiving Travelers Wonder: What Now? appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.

(AP) — European officials said Monday they were comforted by the outcome of discussions on U.S. peace proposals for Ukraine that they had viewed as tilted in Russia’s favor, but they didn’t disclose details of the weekend talks and warned of a long road to peace in Ukraine. “The negotiations were a step forward, but there are The post European Officials Welcome Progress in Talks on US Proposals to End Russia-Ukraine War appeared first on The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis.