SUMMARY: A freshman congressman from North Carolina, Rep. Addison McDowell, has proposed changing Dulles International Airport’s name to Donald J. Trump International Airport. The bill, supported by several Republican colleagues, aims to honor Trump alongside Ronald Reagan, whose airport is already named in his honor. McDowell believes this change respects the contributions of both presidents to the nation. Dulles, which served over 26 million passengers last year, was dedicated in 1962 and named after former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. The Airports Authority noted a combined total of 53.1 million passengers for Dulles and Reagan National in that period.

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SUMMARY: Legal sports gambling in North Carolina has proven to be a losing endeavor for the state. Despite projections of over $6 billion in annual spending, only 1.8% of net proceeds are directed to public benefit. In December, for example, from $613 million in sales, only $6.4 million was allocated to public use. Additionally, enforcement of laws against underage betting is lacking, with zero citations issued despite a $2 million annual budget for enforcement. Alarmingly, studies reveal that approximately 30,000 college students may develop gambling problems, with underage gamblers facing significantly higher suicide risks. The promised benefits of sports betting warrant a reevaluation.

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SUMMARY: North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis introduced the “Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities” bill, allowing victims and their families to sue local governments that fail to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests. Supported by nine Republican cosponsors, the bill aims to hold sanctuary cities accountable for releasing potentially dangerous criminals, thereby prioritizing public safety. Tillis criticized liberal politicians for prioritizing ideology over constituents’ safety and emphasized the need to combat illegal immigration. The legislation would also require local governments to waive immunity to receive certain federal grants. Republicans hold majorities in North Carolina’s legislature.

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