Booker sets Senate record with marathon anti Trump speech
New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker spoke on the Senate floor for 25 hours and 5 minutes, becoming the chamber’s longest continuous speaker in history. He aimed to demonstrate Democratic resistance to President Trump’s actions while urging unity and resolve.
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Republicans win Florida special elections in two districts
In Ormond Beach Florida Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections to fill vacant seats in the 1st and 6th congressional districts. Patronis defeated Democrat Gay Valimont despite her larger fundraising. Fine beat Democrat Josh Weil after Mike Waltz vacated the 6th district for a White House role.
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U N Food Agency to Close Gaza Strip Bakeries
The U N World Food Programme will shut all Gaza Strip bakeries as flour and cooking oil run out after Israel blocked imports for weeks. Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric calls Israel’s claim that food is ample for 2 million Gazans during the six week truce ridiculous and notes the agency is at the tail end of supplies.
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City Budget Faces Cuts and Tax Question in Meetings
Eight departments face estimated cuts from the preliminary city budget with ranges up to 20 percent in some units and a possible four to six percent for LD CFM. Commissioners remain split on tax increases while approving early retirement incentives to create vacancies and preserve market-rate pay.
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Amber Sellers
Janitor Yoder Plea Deal Raises Life Registry Terms
Smith and DA Loomis presented a plea deal in Hanley court with Pokorny. Yoder faces life offender registration and a June 11 sentencing date after which pending presentence investigation will shape the final sentence. He worked as a Lawrence school district janitor at Schwegler Elementary, last at work February 28, 2024, and remains out on a $100000 own recognizance bond.
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Club Maltbie confirms staff cuts amid funding concerns
Club Maltbie states personnel matters remain confidential and provides few details on the exact number or roles of staff cut. While citing loss of federal funds, the club did not specify impacts from state or local funding or publish its overall budget. Tax filings show a 2023 net income of minus 220675 with 5980000 revenue and 6200000 expenses.
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