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Federal judge backs away from threat to hold ICE leader in contempt

Acting ICE director avoids contempt hearing as judge releases scathing criticism of agency's alleged widespread violations of court orders.

Trump and GOP eye midterm convention cities in high-stakes bid to hold House, Senate

Trump likes Nevada or Texas for possibly hosting GOP's first midterm convention, sources tell Fox News. Historic "Trump-a-palooza" aims to boost Republican chances.

Pete Buttigieg, other Democrats endorse Amy Klobuchar for Minnesota governor

Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other Democratic figures have endorsed gubernatorial candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar for governor of Minnesota.

CCP-connected millionaire allegedly bankrolls Minneapolis agitator groups through dark money network

Congressional investigations reveal alleged CCP ties behind Minneapolis protest funding through dark money networks reportedly linked to Shanghai resident.

Texas isn’t just growing — its economy is getting richer per resident

Texas economy grows faster per capita than any major state from 2021-2024, proving economic strength beyond just population gains and demographic shifts.

Lawler says he doesn’t support firings if government shuts down

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Thursday said he does not support a White House memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlining possible firings aimed at federal agencies if government spending lapses on Oct. 1.  “No, I don't support permanent layoffs at these agencies,” Lawler said during a Thursday appearance on CNN’s “News...

AstraZeneca asks Supreme Court to hear lawsuit challenging Medicare drug price negotiation

AstraZeneca has asked the Supreme Court to hear its case challenging the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program created through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According to the Supreme Court's docket, AstraZeneca's petition was filed on Sept. 19. The company has asked the court to consider "whether the IRA implicates an interest of pharmaceutical manufacturers that...

Trump cements TikTok deal

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump approves TikTok deal President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that approves a deal to keep TikTok available in the U.S. after months of uncertainty about the future of the popular Chinese-owned social media platform. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon TikTok is poised to be spun off into...

Democrats dismiss Trump budget office threats as shutdown edges closer

Democratic congressional leaders are dismissing a threat from the White House budget office to fire masses of federal workers during a government shutdown, saying they will not be intimidated into caving on their demands for talks on extending health care subsidies. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) brushed...

Death row inmates commuted by Biden to be moved to supermax prisons

Dozens of prisoners who were on federal death row but had their sentences commuted under former President Biden will be moved to supermax prisons, attorney general Pam Bondi announced on Thursday. Biden, just a month before leaving office, commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, moving the classification from execution to life...

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood clinics to pause abortion appointments, citing Trump tax law

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortion appointments starting Oct. 1 because of President Trump’s tax and spending megabill, the organization said Thursday.  The move is intended to be temporary, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson said.  "Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is—and always will be—focused on putting our patients first. Our commitment...

Sherrill campaign slams release of military records to opponent’s ally

The campaign of New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) criticized the Trump administration on Thursday for releasing her military records, which included sensitive personal information, to an ally of her gubernatorial opponent. “The Trump administration blatantly violated federal law by releasing Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted personal military records to an agent of the Ciattarelli...

Trump says he won’t allow annexation of West Bank

President Trump said on Thursday that he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, telling reporters that he has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the issue. “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, nope. I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen,” he said following...

Van Hollen: White House mass firing memo ‘mafia-style blackmail’

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday accused President Trump of engaging in “mafia-style blackmail” after his budget director promised mass firings if the government shuts down at the end of the month. “President Trump is engaged in mafia-style blackmail, with his threats ultimately harming the American people,” Van Hollen said in a statement Thursday....

Acting US attorney: Shooting at Dallas ICE facility ‘the very definition of terrorism’

The acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas called Wednesday’s shooting at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility the “very definition of terrorism” Thursday.  In notes that investigators found at the shooter’s home, the gunman “hoped his actions would terrorize ICE employees and interfere with their work,” acting U.S. Attorney Nancy...

Trump, Vance downplay Hegseth meeting with military leaders

The White House on Thursday downplayed plans for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to convene top military leaders next week amid speculation about the purpose for the meeting. “It’s not particularly unusual that generals who report to the secretary of War and then to the president of the United States are coming to speak with the secretary...

Pokémon Co. ‘not involved’ in ICE raid video with theme song

The Pokémon Co. International said it was “not involved” in the creation of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid video, adding it did not give the agency permission to use its intellectual property.  “We are aware of a recent video posted by the Department of Homeland Security [DHS] that includes imagery and language associated...

Bill Maher on next election: ‘The right is not going to give up power’

Comedian Bill Maher said in a Wednesday interview that he does not think Republicans will “give up power” if they lose upcoming election cycles. In an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Straight Shooter with Stephen A,” Maher predicted that, as long as Republicans still view Democrats as an “existential threat to this country” in 2026 and 2028,...

RFK Jr. objects to UN declaration on chronic disease

The U.S. rejected a United Nations political declaration Thursday about combatting chronic disease and promoting mental health because of language the Trump administration said was objectionable.  Speaking to U.N. delegates at the meeting in New York City, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President Trump is committed to solving the nation’s...

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