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Trump officials offer cities tens of millions for Memphis-style police surges – with conditions
The Trump administration is offering cities up to $300 million in federal policing grants conditioned on adopting strict immigration enforcement and anti-homelessness policies, modeled after operations in Memphis and Washington DC.
‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding
A Kurdish asylum seeker detained by ICE says he was force-fed through his nose for eight months while on hunger strike protesting detention conditions, an investigation found.
Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
Washington faces an extended National Guard deployment through January 2029 after President Trump’s crime emergency declaration, with local officials and residents questioning its necessity and cost.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’s new congressional map aims to flip five Democratic-held seats to Republicans through redistricting tactics, but success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist in 2026 midterms.
Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment
Progressive candidates are making final pushes in Wisconsin and Minnesota Democratic primaries on Tuesday, challenging establishment-backed opponents in races seen as tests of the party’s direction ahead of November elections.
Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary
Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday pits establishment U.S. Rep. Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with immigration enforcement serving as a major dividing issue.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held its first major primaries of the year, with the Republican Senate race heading to a May runoff and several House incumbents facing competitive challenges or defeats.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday’s primary after an unusually expensive campaign season involving approximately $125 million in spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump must obtain congressional approval before continuing construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, blocking aboveground work while allowing underground security facilities to proceed.
Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states
Democrats are preparing to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, likely removing Iowa from the top spot and elevating more racially diverse states like South Carolina or Nevada.
Trump to speak at White House press dinner rescheduled after shooting
Donald Trump will address a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday, three months after an armed assailant disrupted the original event in an assassination attempt.
Navy says it will no longer release sailors’ service history, another restriction on press access
The U.S. Navy will no longer release sailors’ service history information to the public, citing security threats and harassment concerns amid broader Pentagon restrictions on press access.
Trump seizes on New Jersey election error to boost misleading fraud claims
Trump amplified claims of widespread noncitizen voter registration following a New Jersey disclosure about a software error that resulted in 6,600 noncitizens being registered, though fewer than 400 voted.
Montana Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s guilty verdict thrown out
A Montana judge vacated the guilty verdict against former Senate President Jason Ellsworth after jurors were inadvertently provided sealed exhibits during deliberations in an official misconduct case.
Trump administration to unveil latest stage of aggressive trade policy
The Trump administration plans to announce new trade measures Thursday as existing tariffs expire Friday, following a February Supreme Court ruling that invalidated many prior tariffs.
For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
The House approved a second resolution calling for U.S. withdrawal from hostilities with Iran, passing 214-208 in a symbolic rebuke to President Trump over an unauthorized conflict.
Secret Service agent on Vance’s detail under investigation
A Secret Service agent protecting Vice President JD Vance faces investigation after allegedly leaking operational details about Vance’s planned helicopter trip to a media outlet.
More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
More than 24 states sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging it unlawfully conditioned federal disaster funding on compliance with election and immigration policy changes.
Democrats say Social Security boss’ message pushed misleading statements on Trump tax law’s benefits
Democratic senators accused Social Security’s commissioner of misusing official resources to promote misleading statements about Republican tax legislation’s benefits to seniors ahead of midterm elections.
Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
The Senate health committee postponed a vote on CDC director nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz, with the panel planning to vote next week after a family emergency affected Republican attendance.
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
The government withdrew subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters after a federal judge criticized its legal approach as failing to follow required procedures for compelling journalist testimony.
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