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Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition
Read full article: Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s oppositionMartin Luther King Jr.'s two living children are urging people to tread lightly with a newly released trove of records related to their father's assassination.
Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegally
Read full article: Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegallyA coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s restrictions on social services for immigrants in the country illegally, including the federal preschool program Head Start, health clinics and adult education.
Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison time
Read full article: Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison timeA federal judge has sentenced an ex-Kentucky police officer to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the 2020 deadly Breonna Taylor raid, declining a U.S. Justice Department recommendation that no prison time be given.
The Latest: Trump administration releases records on FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration releases records on FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears
Read full article: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fearsLawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have asked a federal judge in Tennessee to delay releasing him from jail while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges.
As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical care
Read full article: As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical careImmigrants in Texas's Rio Grande Valley are avoiding medical care due to intensified deportation efforts under the Trump administration.
More Americans shift money from checking and savings to accounts with investment income, study says
Read full article: More Americans shift money from checking and savings to accounts with investment income, study saysNew research finds that more Americans are shifting their money from checking and savings accounts into financial vehicles that pay an investment income.
Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump
Read full article: Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with TrumpHarvard University has appeared in federal court, challenging $2.6 billion in funding cuts by the Trump administration.
US envoy doubles down on support for Syria's government and criticizes Israel's intervention
Read full article: US envoy doubles down on support for Syria's government and criticizes Israel's interventionA U.S. envoy is reaffirming Washington's support for Syria's new government and telling The Associated Press in an exclusive interview that there is "no Plan B" for uniting the country.
Trump’s latest demand: Washington football and Cleveland baseball teams should change names back
Read full article: Trump’s latest demand: Washington football and Cleveland baseball teams should change names backPresident Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a stadium deal for Washington's football team if it doesn't restore its old name.
Request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts likely to disappoint, ex-prosecutors say
Read full article: Request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts likely to disappoint, ex-prosecutors sayEx-federal prosecutors say a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts in the prosecution of chronic sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend is unlikely to produce much, if anything, to satisfy the public's appetite for new revelations about the financier's crimes.
The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches
Read full article: The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headachesRepublicans are encountering some early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority next year.
Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump's urging, but there's a risk
Read full article: Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump's urging, but there's a riskTexas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday.
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute
Read full article: Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade disputeThe Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress
Read full article: With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant CongressWhen House Speaker Mike Johnson gifted to President Donald Trump the gavel used to enact the Republicans' tax breaks and spending bill, it was a memorable moment at the White House.
Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golf
Read full article: Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golfMoving at the “speed of Trump” is one of the White House’s favorite phrases, but when it comes to presidential travel, Donald Trump’s pace is about the same as that of his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden.
Makeup artist is one of the US deportees sent from El Salvador to Venezuela, congressman says
Read full article: Makeup artist is one of the US deportees sent from El Salvador to Venezuela, congressman saysAndry Hernández Romero, a makeup artist from Venezuela who was deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration and held in a notorious mega-prison, was among the scores of migrants sent back to Venezuela in a three-nation exchange Friday.
EPA eliminates research and development office, begins layoffs
Read full article: EPA eliminates research and development office, begins layoffsThe Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Judge limits a small part of a court order blocking Trump's election overhaul as lawsuits continue
Read full article: Judge limits a small part of a court order blocking Trump's election overhaul as lawsuits continueA federal judge has modified part of a previous ruling that blocked much of President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order seeking to overhaul elections in the U.S. The minor change affects just one aspect of a preliminary injunction that U.S. District Court Judge Denise J.
Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
Read full article: Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein tiesPresident Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV
Read full article: Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TVCBS parent Paramount insists that this week's decision to cancel Steven Colbert's “Late Show” was strictly financial, and had nothing to do with politics.
Hegseth tells lawmakers about plan to detain immigrants at bases in Indiana and New Jersey
Read full article: Hegseth tells lawmakers about plan to detain immigrants at bases in Indiana and New JerseyDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says military bases in Indiana and New Jersey could house detained immigrants without affecting their military operations.
Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters
Read full article: Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it mattersPresident Donald Trump has opened up a new front in his attack on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell: He says the alledged mismanagement of a building renovation project could be grounds for firing Powell.
Jacksonville NAACP supports Councilman Peluso after committee removal, calls action ‘political agenda’
Read full article: Jacksonville NAACP supports Councilman Peluso after committee removal, calls action ‘political agenda’The Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP says it stands with City Councilman Jimmy Peluso after he boycotted a committee meeting, resulting in his removal.
Venezuela releases jailed Americans in deal that frees migrants deported to El Salvador by US
Read full article: Venezuela releases jailed Americans in deal that frees migrants deported to El Salvador by USVenezuela has released 10 jailed U.S. citizens and permanent residents in exchange for getting home scores of migrants deported by the United States to El Salvador months ago under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guilty
Read full article: Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guiltyA Virginia man has pleaded guilty in a federal case that accused him of stockpiling the largest number of finished explosives in FBI history.
Trump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department files
Read full article: Trump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department filesUnder intense pressure from President Donald Trump’s own supporters, his administration now is asking a federal court to unseal secret documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case.
Trump's birthright citizenship order remains blocked as lawsuits march on after Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Trump's birthright citizenship order remains blocked as lawsuits march on after Supreme Court rulingA federal judge’s order blocking former President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship has taken effect.
Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs
Read full article: Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programsThe Education Department plans to release previously withheld grant money for after-school programs.
Judge restores Democrat to Federal Trade Commission, ruling her firing by Trump was illegal
Read full article: Judge restores Democrat to Federal Trade Commission, ruling her firing by Trump was illegalA federal judge has restored a Democrat to the Federal Trade Commission, ruling that President Donald Trump illegally fired her earlier this year in his efforts to exert control over independent agencies across the government.
Could Epstein case prove to be President Trump’s Achilles’ heel?
Read full article: Could Epstein case prove to be President Trump’s Achilles’ heel?Jos Joseph, who wrote an opinion piece in “The Hill,” believes the Jeffrey Epstein case may prove to be President Donald Trump’s Achilles’ heel.
Heart & vascular expert explains President Trump’s ‘chronic venous insufficiency’
Read full article: Heart & vascular expert explains President Trump’s ‘chronic venous insufficiency’Dr. Majdi Ashchi, a renowned heart and vascular expert with Ashchi Heart and Vascular Center, joined us on The Morning Show to answer your questions about "chronic venous insufficiency."
Trump appointees pushed more marble in Fed building renovation White House now attacks
Read full article: Trump appointees pushed more marble in Fed building renovation White House now attacksPresident Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell, with whom he has tussled for years over interest rates.
The Latest: Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
Read full article: The Latest: Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein tiesPresident Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over the newspaper’s reporting on ties between Trump and Jeffery Epstein.
Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll shows that while Republican elected officials are promoting their recently passed tax and spending bill as a win for working Americans, everyday Americans broadly see it as a win for the wealthy.
Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows
Read full article: Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data showsData from the Education Department shows the pace at which it resolves civil rights complaints has slowed as the Trump administration dismantles the agency.
Under pressure, House Republicans consider vote on Epstein file
Read full article: Under pressure, House Republicans consider vote on Epstein fileHouse Republicans are trying to formulate a response to the Trump administration’s handling of records in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case.
Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industries
Read full article: Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industriesPresident Donald Trump is granting two years of regulatory relief to coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturers and other industries as he seeks to reverse Biden-era regulations he considers overly burdensome.
Trump administration tells embassies to rein in criticism of foreign elections
Read full article: Trump administration tells embassies to rein in criticism of foreign electionsThe State Department is pulling back from commenting on or criticizing elections overseas unless there's a clear and compelling U.S. foreign policy interest in doing so.
Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to cope
Read full article: Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to copeIn Alaska, a public radio station general manager took a moment from a busy day warning her community about a possible tsunami for a special task — sending a text message to Sen. Lisa Murkowski urging her to vote against a measure to strip federal funding of NPR and PBS.
A Georgia Republican governor candidate questions legality of rival's $10M campaign loan
Read full article: A Georgia Republican governor candidate questions legality of rival's $10M campaign loanA Republican candidate for Georgia governor accuses his rival of illegally lending $10 million to a campaign committee.
Men deported by US to Eswatini in Africa will be held in solitary confinement for undetermined time
Read full article: Men deported by US to Eswatini in Africa will be held in solitary confinement for undetermined timeFive immigrants deported by the United States to the small southern African nation of Eswatini under the Trump administration’s secretive third-country program are in prison, where they will be held in solitary confinement for an undetermined time.