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Trump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’ despite promotion of Stephen Miller
President Trump said his deportation policy was “too tough” and offered to negotiate an immigration deal with Democrats following midterm election losses, while also elevating Stephen Miller to chief of staff.
Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress
Palantir has hired former Montana Senator Jon Tester in an advisory role as the tech company faces anticipated Democratic scrutiny following the party’s gains in the recent midterm elections.
Supreme Court weighs effort to shield federal law enforcement as ICE complaints rise
The Supreme Court is weighing whether federal law enforcement officers can be sued for violating constitutional rights, a case that extends beyond prisons to immigration enforcement practices.
Economic relief is on the way, Democrats say. But what, how and when?
Democrats pledge economic relief following midterm victories, but details on implementing promised cost-cutting measures remain unclear as competing proposals emerge ahead of the new Congress.
‘A complete repudiation’: public health won big in US midterm elections
Public health advocates and healthcare-focused candidates won significant victories in US midterm elections, with voters prioritizing issues including vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks and healthcare affordability.
Dolores Huerta obituary
Dolores Huerta, a dominant figure in American labor activism who died aged 96, was a key organizer for the United Farm Workers union and helped popularize the rallying cry ‘Sí, se puede!’
John Fetterman to be challenged for Senate seat by democratic socialist born in Gaza
Palestinian American journalist Ahmed Moor announced a primary challenge to Democratic Senator John Fetterman, citing disagreements over governance and Middle East policy ahead of the 2028 election.
Former RFK Jr adviser accuses Trump officials of prioritizing special interest groups over voters
A former Trump health adviser accused White House officials of prioritizing special interests and fundraising over the administration’s health agenda, contributing to Republican midterm losses.
Progressives head to US House in record numbers after winning red districts
House progressives are entering the next Congress in record numbers after winning seats in red districts, vowing to push the Democratic majority leftward on healthcare, labor rights, and Gaza policy.
Trump administration accused of altering translation of request to extradite wealthy leftwing activist
Attorneys for jailed activist James Chambers accuse the Trump administration of maliciously altering Spanish translations of an extradition request, inserting words like “violent” and “detonate” absent from the original English text.
Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller a middle finger to millions of voters
Donald Trump promoted Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff following election losses, a decision critics say signals an intention to further expand executive power and unilateral action.
LA’s newer, bluer wave: Nithya Raman leads way as city’s progressives make their mark
Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist, defeated incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles’s mayoral election, while DSA-endorsed candidates won multiple offices across the city and county.
Judge to appoint special master to determine whether Trump lawyers purposely misled her over golf course
A federal judge plans to appoint a special master to investigate whether Trump administration officials and lawyers misled her regarding renovations to a historic Washington DC golf course.
‘I didn’t expect to be a main character’: Abdul El-Sayed heads to the Senate with a mandate – and a spotlight
Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, won Michigan’s Senate race Tuesday with 52.5% of the vote, defeating Republican Mike Rogers despite a campaign featuring attacks on his faith and Israel position.
Two more DoJ officials resign, including US attorney leading inquiry into Trump rivals
A US attorney leading an investigation into Trump’s rivals and two other Justice Department officials announced departures following Democratic midterm election gains and pledges of aggressive congressional oversight.
Houston to limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Houston’s mayor announced the city will limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, focusing enforcement on dangerous individuals rather than those committing minor or nonviolent offenses.
The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?
Democrats won control of Congress in midterm elections and say they will prioritize affordability, but face obstacles from divided government and Republican filibusters that could limit their legislative achievements.
An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland
Community activist Taylor Frazier McCollum led opposition to a $5 billion data center project in Maryland’s Prince George’s County, gathering over 25,000 petition signatures and helping secure multiple local moratoriums that blocked the development.
Trump faces criticism for ‘dangerous’ Stephen Miller appointment as White House chief of staff
Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, prompting Democrats to denounce him as a hatemonger and xenophobe, while Republican allies praised his commitment to the administration’s agenda.
Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
President Trump signed a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments to preserve his design and prevent future administrations from making alterations.
‘He’s got to go’: Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth’s removal but stops short of impeachment
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s removal but stopped short of endorsing impeachment proceedings, saying the matter would be discussed with the Democratic caucus.
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What’s Behind the Increase in Fatal Accidents?
The new statistics for automobile accident deaths are out and the news isn’t good. The country saw fatal accidents rise in 2022 when experts thought they might decrease. The pandemic in 2020 significantly skewed accident data, but experts believed the pattern that...
Which US States Have the Worst Poaching Problems?
Think poaching is only a problem in other countries? Unfortunately, the capturing, killing, and exploitation of animals is an activity that is alive and well in the US. There are multiple motivations for why poachers partake in this illegal activity, and poaching...
Britain Supports Gambling Restrictions
Like it or not, we can all agree that the British people do like to spend a dime or two on gambling. Many Times we hear about problematic gambling, and this has seen many casinos including the self exclusion policy within their sites. This is when you, as the player,...
When Jail Becomes Normal
For most white Americans, interactions with the police happen rarely, and they’re often respectful or even friendly. Many white people don’t know a single person who’s currently behind bars. In many black communities — and especially for black men — the situation is...