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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional...

Pentagon cutting civilian harm mitigation program may break the law: Report

The Pentagon's cuts to civilian harm mitigation, meant to reduce and respond to civilian casualties in military operations, may be breaking the law, the agency's internal watchdog said in a recent report.

Trump’s health cuts complicate federal messaging on hantavirus

The federal hantavirus response has laid bare the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to U.S. and global health, renewing concerns among public health experts that the U.S. is not prepared for a bigger health crisis. Career scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been fired or left the agency, and there are far fewer people available to respond...

Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy. Polling from last month shows the incumbent trailing Letlow and Republican John Fleming, who currently serves as the state treasurer. On the other side of the aisle, three...

Cassidy’s do-or-die Louisiana primary battle: What to know

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the biggest challenge of his political career on Saturday as voters take to the polls for a highly competitive GOP Senate primary. Cassidy is seeking a third term in the U.S. Senate but his path to the Republican nomination runs through a pair of tough challengers who are hoping...

Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks.

Canadian Bioethicist: Euthanasia Should Not Be Considered ‘Special’

Societal decay can spread fast, and Canadians are our closest cultural cousins.

Senators request fraud probe of Minneapolis charity favored by Ilhan Omar

Republican senators have asked the Justice Department to investigate a Minneapolis-based charity that nearly landed $1 million in taxpayer money courtesy of Rep. Ilhan Omar, saying it shows signs of being a fraud operation.

Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison

The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional idea as he urged protesters to remain peaceful so the president won't see a need to send in the U.S. military.

Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday.

Reports that more than half of detained immigrants lack criminal records ‘wrong,’ Noem says

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is trying to set the record straight on the number of migrants detained by ICE who have committed a criminal offense.

Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota’s Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement

The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, two people familiar with the matter said Friday.

Judges stifle Trump Justice Department’s attempt to collect states’ voter registration information

President Trump's push to clean up states' voter rolls suffered setbacks last week when two federal judges shut down a demand for information about registered voters in California and Oregon.

Trump faces pushback across the Atlantic and on Capitol Hill over tariff plan tied to Greenland

President Trump's push to pressure European allies with tariffs to clear the way for a U.S. takeover of Greenland is stirring up a constitutional fight.

New Hampshire bishop warns clergy to prepare for ‘new era of martyrdom’

A New Hampshire Episcopal bishop is attracting national attention after warning his clergy to finalize their wills and get their affairs in order to prepare for a "new era of martyrdom."

Counterprotesters chase off conservative influencer during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Hundreds of counterprotesters drowned out a far-right activist's attempt to hold a small rally in support of the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Saturday, as the governor's office announced that National Guard troops were mobilized and ready to assist law enforcement though not yet deployed to city streets.

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Rows of businesses stood shuttered inside a sprawling complex of Somali businesses on a recent afternoon.

Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?

Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump's threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office.

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