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Greene to lead subcommittee taking on government spending | Georgia
SUMMARY: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been appointed to lead a subcommittee focused on improving government efficiency under President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Greene aims to eliminate waste and abuse, targeting programs like NPR and questionable grants. She plans to hold bureaucrats and contractors accountable, emphasizing transparency and taxpayer accountability. Greene’s initiative is part of a broader effort to address the $36 trillion national debt and ensure government agencies like the Pentagon are properly managed. The subcommittee also seeks to oversee independent agencies, with a focus on reducing waste and inefficiency.
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Missing aspiring TikTok star found dead in Georgia | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Breaking news from Clayton County: aspiring TikTok star Jer Snider, reported missing, has been found dead. Clayton police tracked his phone to a wooded area off Brown Road in Jonesboro, where his body and a car were discovered. Last seen on November 15 after leaving Rumors Nightclub, the family alerted police when they tracked his location. Officers spent hours at the scene, confirming Snider’s identity. The case is under investigation, with the car taken for further evidence. Family members visited the site, deeply affected by this tragic news just ahead of Thanksgiving.
Missing aspiring TikToker, 31-year-old Jiare Schneider, has been found dead in unincorporated Clayton County. Family members reportedly tracked his phone to a wooded area where he was found inside a car he had borrowed from a friend. Police are now working to learn his manner of death.
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Prosecutors drop federal cases against Trump
SUMMARY: Prosecutors have dropped all federal charges against President-elect Donald Trump, following a decision by special counsel Jack Smith to dismiss two cases involving alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents. This aligns with the Department of Justice’s policy against prosecuting sitting presidents. However, Trump still faces charges in Fulton County, Georgia, where he pleaded not guilty to attempting to overturn election results, but the case is currently stalled. Former prosecutor Darl Cohen expresses doubt about the case continuing, especially after revelations about a romantic relationship involving the district attorney, which led to postponed appeals.
Prosectors are dropping federal charges against President-Elect Donald Trump. The decision comes from Special Counsel Jack …
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Woman attacked while chaperoning Atlanta field trip | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Atlanta police are searching for a man who violently attacked a 53-year-old tourist, Mrs. Griffith, in front of the World of Coke during midday. The unprovoked incident occurred as she walked with a sixth grader and a parent, resulting in multiple broken bones in her jaw. Her husband, Tim Griffith, expressed his shock and fear, noting the attack happened in a busy area. Mrs. Griffith was rushed to Grady hospital for treatment and remains in recovery. Tim emphasizes the need for accountability and the importance of safety in the community, particularly during daylight hours.
A Savannah resident was serving as a chaperone for a group of sixth graders visiting the World of Coca-Cola when she was allegedly attacked at random and rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital.
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