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House passes rules package that was at heart of McCarthy’s speaker battle

Washington — The House on Monday narrowly passed a package of rules governing its operations for the 118th Congress and laying out the Republican majority’s priorities, fresh off a grueling speaker’s election that spanned more than four days and ended on a historic 15th ballot. The package passed 220-213, with one Republican …

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Teacher wearing MAGA hat to school was protected speech under First Amendment, appeals court rules

Vancouver, Wash. — The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a former teacher in Vancouver, Washington, concluding that his wearing a hat supporting former President Donald Trump to school was protected speech under the First Amendment. Court documents show that science teacher Eric Dodge brought the …

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McDonald’s unveiled an automated store. Some consumers aren’t loving it.

McDonald’s new test restaurant near Fort Worth, Texas could be the future of fast-food operators: Instead of human workers handing you a bag at the drive-thru, an automatic conveyer belt brings your order to the window. Ordering is done through kiosks or an app — no humans involved there, either.  …

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