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Muslim civil rights group CAIR sues Texas over Abbott’s ‘terrorist’ designation

CAIR filed a federal lawsuit challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's designation of the group as a "foreign terrorist organization" and "transnational criminal organization."

Democrat calls on Senate to remove Russell’s name from Senate Office Building

Democratic Rep. Al Green (Texas) called on the Senate to remove the late Sen. Richard Russell’s (D-Ga.) name from one of its office buildings, citing the latter’s segregationist views.  Green, in a letter to every senator, said the name “sends a powerful signal about the kind of leadership and principles our country holds in high...

Immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in US sue Trump administration

A lawsuit challenges fines of up to $1.8 million imposed on immigrants remaining in the U.S. illegally despite their efforts to comply with federal immigration laws.

Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor, vows to be ‘protector and fighter’

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on Thursday he is launching a campaign for California governor in 2026.

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UN human rights chief calls on Pentagon to halt strikes on suspected drug boats

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for the Pentagon to halt boat strikes against vessels suspected to be carrying drugs in order to prevent “extrajudicial killings.” Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for Türk, delivered a statement condemning the strikes during a United Nations briefing Friday.  “These attacks and their mounting human cost...

The hidden cost of dismantling special education

The Trump administration is considering eliminating the Office of Special Education Programs, which could have devastating consequences for the 6.6 million children with disabilities who receive special education services nationwide.

New York Times editorial measures Trump’s shift toward autocracy

The New York Times published a project Friday outlining what its editorial board argued is an alarming shift toward authoritarianism by President Trump during the first 10 months of his second administration. "The clearest sign that a democracy has died is that a leader and his party make it impossible for their opponents to win...

NASA tests low-volume supersonic jet that could slash air travel time

NASA and Lockheed Martin debuted their first test run of a low-volume supersonic jet that’s expected to allow air passengers to travel faster than the speed of sound.   The X-59 aircraft soared Tuesday from Lockheed Martin’s facility in Palmdale, Calif., to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Kern County, Calif. The plane, after departing, makes...

Live updates: Trump calls for Senate to discard filibuster, reopen government; SNAP benefits at risk

President Trump said late Thursday that the Senate should get rid of the filibuster so it could pass the government funding bill with a simple majority. “It is now time for the Republicans to play their ‘TRUMP CARD,’ and go for what is called the Nuclear Option — Get rid of the Filibuster, and get...

Cannabis use may boost tobacco addiction risk in young Americans, study finds

New research from UC San Diego found that cannabis use among youth may be responsible for 13% of new cases of regular tobacco use in the US, suggesting that cannabis use should be considered a major risk factor for later tobacco addiction.

Raising deposit insurance limits will leave taxpayers on the hook

Expanding deposit insurance to subsidize smaller midsized banks doesn’t reduce risk: It transfers it to taxpayers. 

Hegseth tells China’s defense chief US will ‘stoutly defend its interests’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday told China’s defense minister that the U.S. will “stoutly defend its interests” in the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth said emphasized “the importance of maintaining a balance of power” in the region in his discussions with Chinese admiral Dong Jun, which took place on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast...

Mamdani is untested and unserious — he should be unelectable  

Zohran Mamdani is not a serious person. How do we know? Because, with just a few days to go before Election Day, he has not expressed his views on New York City ballot proposals two through four, which strike at the heart of the “affordability crisis” he pretends is central to his campaign. I say “pretends”...

Gambling raid, ICE arrests show how Idaho’s local news lost touch with its community

When reporting so dramatically diverges from the deeply held values of a community, it erodes trust not only in the press but in society itself.

Kamala was right: Timing matters 

We live in a 24-hour news cycle, where every hour of silence becomes its own story, every delay spawns a thousand hot takes, and every vacuum gets filled. 

Whole Hog Politics: What’s at stake for Trump’s agenda on Tuesday 

On Tuesday, the first act in the story of Donald Trump’s remarkable political resurrection comes to a close. The statewide contests in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as some other races around the country, put us at the one-year mark since Trump’s 2024 victory and give us the first straight-up contest between the parties...

Tensions mount as SNAP deadline set to hit

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ SNAP deadline imminent ▪ Trump draws questions with nuclear test move ▪ Dems’ redistricting response progresses ▪ Prince Andrew to lose royal title Tensions are rising in both parties as more than 40 million low-income Americans are poised to go without grocery assistance starting...

Home prices post weakest gain in more than 2 years

Home prices are now rising at roughly half the pace of inflation.

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