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Department of Homeland Security Faces Impending Shutdown
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Department of Homeland Security Faces Impending Shutdown

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThough funding for the department is set to run out early Saturday, officials said its essential functions would continue.​Though funding for the department is set to run out early Saturday, officials said its essential functions would continue. ​Read More

Trump Administration Revokes Deportation Protections for Yemenis
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Trump Administration Revokes Deportation Protections for Yemenis

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIt is the latest restriction of the Temporary Protected Status program, which has allowed people fleeing unrest in their home countries to live and work in the United States.​It is the latest restriction of the Temporary Protected Status program, which has allowed people fleeing unrest in their home countries to live...

Congress Leaves DC as DHS Shuts Down
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Congress Leaves DC as DHS Shuts Down

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDespite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.​Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a...

Virginia’s Top Court Clears Path for Democratic Push to Redraw House Map
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Virginia’s Top Court Clears Path for Democratic Push to Redraw House Map

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe State Supreme Court allowed a spring statewide referendum that is necessary for Democrats to redraw Virginia’s congressional map before the midterm elections.​The State Supreme Court allowed a spring statewide referendum that is necessary for Democrats to redraw Virginia’s congressional map before the midterm elections. ​Read More

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Texas University Closes Exhibition With Anti-ICE Artwork

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe exhibition at the University of North Texas by a Mexican-born artist included the language “Immigration and Cruelty Enforcement.”​The exhibition at the University of North Texas by a Mexican-born artist included the language “Immigration and Cruelty Enforcement.” ​Read More

Justice Department Sues Harvard for Admissions Records
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Justice Department Sues Harvard for Admissions Records

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Trump administration appears to have renewed its pressure campaign against Harvard since President Trump backtracked this month on a possible settlement with the Ivy League school.​The Trump administration appears to have renewed its pressure campaign against Harvard since President Trump backtracked this month on a possible settlement with the Ivy...

U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria
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U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security.​The moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security. ​Read More

Trump’s Minnesota Retreat Points to the Power of Public Anger
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Trump’s Minnesota Retreat Points to the Power of Public Anger

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe withdrawal came as polls show Americans opposing the president’s immigration tactics, and as some Republican lawmakers began to find ways to distance themselves.​The withdrawal came as polls show Americans opposing the president’s immigration tactics, and as some Republican lawmakers began to find ways to distance themselves. ​Read More

Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry
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Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell.​President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell. ​Read...