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US Attorney confirms no meth was found in van of Texas man shot by immigration officers
Federal prosecutors confirmed that a substance found in a Texas man’s van shot dead by immigration officers was not methamphetamine, contradicting initial allegations from the Department of Homeland Security.
Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist?
A democratic socialist candidate is challenging an incumbent congressman in Florida’s primary election, testing whether the DSA’s recent urban victories can translate to a competitive coastal district.
First Thing: Court files show how federal agents spied on anti-ICE protesters | Martin Belam
Court documents reveal the Department of Homeland Security conducted extensive surveillance operations against anti-ICE protesters, labor unions, and advocacy groups, deploying undercover agents to infiltrate meetings and seize financial records.
Tennessee’s Justin Pearson takes on America’s most contentious issues
Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson won a Democratic congressional primary after gaining national prominence as one of the “Tennessee Three” expelled for gun control protests, positioning himself on voting rights and datacenter opposition.
Wife of US soldier is removed from deportation flight and released from federal immigration custody
A U.S. Army soldier’s Brazilian-born wife was removed from a deportation flight and released from federal immigration custody following media attention and Congressional scrutiny of the Trump administration’s treatment of military families.
Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida
A progressive group has endorsed a 27-year-old substitute teacher to challenge veteran Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s primary election next week.
People detained at Mississippi ICE facility say they were sickened by gas leak and denied medical care
Detainees at a Mississippi ICE facility operated by CoreCivic report being sickened by a gas leak and denied medical care, with a power outage also leaving them without air conditioning for two days.
US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
U.S. Rep. Russell Fry endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff, citing her ability to advance President Trump’s agenda and understanding of everyday struggles.
Former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico convicted in federal fraud case
A former high-ranking New Mexico Democratic legislator has been convicted of dozens of federal fraud charges stemming from a scheme to divert public school funds to a friend’s company in exchange for kickbacks.
Texas judge rules that law regulating firearm suppressors and some guns can’t be enforced
A federal judge in Texas struck down a 1930s law regulating firearm suppressors and certain firearms, ruling the regulations can no longer be justified after Congress eliminated associated taxes.
Airline workers reportedly decline to help US agents as Trump migrant crackdown accelerates
US airline workers are reportedly declining to assist federal immigration agents conducting expanded enforcement operations at airports, citing concerns over detentions of people with pending legal applications.
Democrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary
Michigan Democrats gathered Friday to present unity behind statewide candidates following a contentious primary battle between progressive and establishment wings of the party.
ICE will not reveal body-camera footage unless in agency’s ‘best interests’
ICE will deploy body cameras by the end of next month, but a policy allowing the agency director to restrict footage release unless it serves the agency’s interests has raised transparency concerns among experts.
Mike Lindell faces legal complaint over pillow giveaway amid run for Minnesota governor
An administrative law judge in Minnesota found probable cause that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell violated campaign finance law by distributing free pillows at a public event during his gubernatorial campaign.
Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees
The Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton as FEMA director among 74 nominees approved, as Trump’s administration promises significant changes to federal disaster response operations.
Federal judge orders Virginia county to replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024
A federal judge ordered a Virginia county school board to replace Confederate military names it restored in 2024, ruling the decision violated Black students’ constitutional rights to equal protection and nondiscriminatory education.
Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority
Democrats are targeting competitive Senate races in traditionally Republican states like Mississippi, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska, challenging the political map at the midpoint of Trump’s second presidency.
New Mexico attorney general hopes Meta ruling leads to Big Tech review. Here’s what to know
New Mexico’s attorney general hailed a state court ruling ordering Meta to pay $567 million and implement child safety measures, hoping it spurs broader Big Tech accountability nationwide.
North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign following a House Ethics Committee recommendation that he be censured for unprofessional conduct toward female aides.
Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal
A labor union representing IRS workers asked a federal judge to block a tax audit immunity deal granted to President Trump, arguing it forces civil servants to choose between political orders and the law.
Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for Washington, D.C., moved to dismiss vandalism charges at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, prompting Trump to publicly criticize her decision this week.
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