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SF arrests show glaring need for spending controls

This case, along with a trail of others, points to a glaring need for (strong and systematic) controls on public spending –– regardless of how sympathetic certain causes, people or...

Trump loses lawsuit against Colorado’s sanctuary policy

A federal judge on Tuesday shot down the administration's lawsuit seeking to puncture sanctuary policies in Colorado and Denver that protect illegal immigrants, saying the feds were trying to commandeer state authorities to do their bidding.

Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murder

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories on Tuesday, a day after Israel's parliament passed a measure establishing the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.

Judge throws out U.S. Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, Denver

A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit accusing Colorado and Denver of interfering with the enforcement of immigration laws.

FAA restricts some landings in San Francisco

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is restricting the landing of some flights at San Francisco International Airport, the agency said Tuesday. In a statement, the FAA said the airport “will experience some flight delays due to a runway repaving project and an FAA safety measure.” The agency added in the statement that its safety measure...

David Byrne showing ‘ICE footage’ during ‘Life During Wartime’ performances

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne on Monday said he has played "ICE footage" as he performs the song "Life During Wartime" while touring to promote his new album, "Who is the Sky?" Byrne brought up the footage when asked by "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert if Talking Heads songs like "Psycho Killer" and "Life...

Judge allows Trump subpoena collecting info on Jewish students, faculty at Penn

A federal judge ruled Tuesday the University of Pennsylvania has to comply with a subpoena from the Trump administration requesting lists of Jewish faculty, students and organizations and their contact information as part of a discrimination probe. Judge Gerald Pappert ruled the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is within its constitutional right to collect the information from Penn. “For their...

Trump rails against White House ballroom challenge, vows to fix ‘filthy’ reflecting pool

President Trump on Tuesday railed against a lawsuit challenging the White House ballroom construction and other projects as a judge ruled construction on the ballroom must be halted. A federal judge ordered the administration on Tuesday to halt the construction of the ballroom until it receives congressional approval. The suit was brought by the National...

Hundreds of hospitals threatened by Medicaid cuts: Research

More than 400 hospitals across the country are in danger of closing or reducing services because of cuts to Medicaid funding under the GOP’s massive reconciliation package last year, according to new research.  A report from Public Citizen found that 446 hospitals — 267 in urban areas and 176 in rural areas — are at...

Trump moves Forest Service HQ from DC to Utah

The Trump administration will move the headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, it announced Tuesday. In a press release, the Department of Agriculture said the move will also be accompanied by a “sweeping restructuring” at the agency. A department spokesperson told The Hill that 260 positions will move...

‘Bachelorette’ contestant Brad Ledford addresses Madison Cawthorn crash

Ledford explained that he and Cawthorn were driving when he briefly fell asleep and then woke up when he crashed into a concrete barrier on the interstate.

Iraq’s Interior Ministry says a foreign journalist was kidnapped, rescue efforts underway

The Iraqi government on Tuesday said that a foreign woman journalist was kidnapped and that it is pursuing operations to track down the perpetrators and secure her release.  Iraq’s interior ministry said the woman was kidnapped in the evening and that security forces pursued the kidnappers, resulting in the interception of a vehicle, which overturned...

Dimon on Iran war: ‘We’ve got to finish this thing and finish it right’

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday said the U.S. needs to wrap up its military operation in Iran, pressing the Trump administration to “finish it right” amid negotiations. “Now, I don't know what the military knows. I don't know what President Trump knows. I just think now we've got to finish this thing and finish...

After primary win, Analilia Mejia pivots to high-stakes April showdown, upcoming debate

ATLANTA - A month into the primary election victory of progressive organizer Analilia Mejia, she is preparing for yet another voting day.  Mejia secured a victory last month in a crowded Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat vacated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D). Mejia is a former staffer of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who campaigned for her, and...

Haberman: ‘Public is confused’ by multiple Trump ‘endgames’ on Iran

New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman said Monday that Americans are “confused” by President Trump’s plans to wind down the war with Iran, as the conflict reaches 32 days on Tuesday. “What exactly the endgame here is hasn’t been articulated,” Haberman, who has covered the White House dating back to Trump’s first term, told host...

California sheriff running for governor pauses special election investigation

Sheriff Chad Bianco (R), one of the Republicans running in the California gubernatorial race, paused his investigation into election fraud allegations on Monday, as he faces mounting legal challenges, including from California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D). Bianco, of Riverside, Calif., told The Los Angeles Times that his investigation was put "on hold ... because...

Hegseth: US aims to be ‘unpredictable’ in putting boots on ground in Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the U.S. military looks “to be unpredictable” in putting American troops on Iranian territory amid speculation of a U.S. ground invasion. “We’re not going to foreclose any option,” Hegseth said during a Pentagon briefing when asked to respond to criticism from those who support President Trump but don’t...

Why war in Iran won’t end Europe’s energy independence from Russia

It makes no financial sense for the European Union and, for that matter, for any other country to reengage Russia on oil

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