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Gas prices debate continues in Congress. Can Washington lower costs?

Gas prices debate continues in Congress. Can Washington lower costs?

Lawmakers in Washington are trading blame for high gas prices with Trump administration officials. Here's what Washington can do to lower pump prices.

Trump administration can proceed with homelessness program overhaul, US court rules

Trump administration can proceed with homelessness program overhaul, US court rules

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court cleared the way on Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration to reshape a $4 billion homelessness program by shifting funding away from permanent housing assistance toward temporary housing and supportive services.

Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

Trump faces tight timeline to appoint judges as midterms loom

By Nate Raymond Sept 16 (Reuters) - With Republican control of the U.S. Senate in doubt, President Donald Trump's White House is pushing to confirm a raft of new federal judges before the year's end.

Many Venezuelan immigrants shun Florida and turn to smaller cities in Utah, elsewhere

Many Venezuelan immigrants shun Florida and turn to smaller cities in Utah, elsewhere

Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah

Instant View: Stocks pull back after Fed raises rates, points to another hike this year

Instant View: Stocks pull back after Fed raises rates, points to another hike this year

NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with new US central bank chief Kevin Warsh joining a unanimous decision that effectively acknowledges the Trump administration's inability so far

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's International Student Visa Restrictions

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's International Student Visa Restrictions

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the Trump administration's new rule limiting the duration of stay for international students from taking effect. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule, finalized in July, sought to replace a nearly 50-year-old policy that allowed international students to remain in the U.S. until they completed their studies. The new regulation would have restricted most international students to a four-year stay, after which they would need to apply for an extension. U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV ruled that the Trump administration failed to adequately respond to public comments or consider alternative options, violating the Administrative Procedure Act. Judge Saylor also stated that the government did not demonstrate a rational connection between the rule and its stated national security objectives, calling the justification "absurd" and based on a "small handful of anecdotes" that the rule would not...

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the immigrant population to its highest levels

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Study ranks U.S. cities by least to most intellectual, 7 in California

Study ranks U.S. cities by least to most intellectual, 7 in California

Maxwell Social, recently ranked the 50 most populous cities by which are most intellecutal.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration's Mail-In Ballot Regulation Ahead of Midterm Elections

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration's Mail-In Ballot Regulation Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Supreme Court has prevented a U.S. Postal Service regulation concerning mail-in ballots, directed by President Trump, from taking effect. This decision, made in a brief order, rejected an emergency application from the Trump administration that sought to overturn a lower court ruling deeming the regulation likely unlawful. The court's decision was reportedly 7-2, with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissenting. The proposed regulation would have imposed new requirements on states for sending out mail-in ballots, a role typically not held by the Postal Service. Challengers, including various states led by California and advocacy groups like the League of Women Voters, argued that implementing these changes weeks before the midterm elections would cause significant disruption and potentially disenfranchise millions of voters. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani had previously blocked the regulation, citing the Postal Service's lack of authority and the Trump administration's failure to provide e...

US judge blocks Trump limits on duration of visas for foreign students and journalists

US judge blocks Trump limits on duration of visas for foreign students and journalists

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the U.S. without applying for extensions. U.S. District Judge F.

HUD Must Face California Lawsuit Over DEI Grant Conditions Mandated by President Trump's Executive Orders

HUD Must Face California Lawsuit Over DEI Grant Conditions Mandated by President Trump's Executive Orders

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been ordered to face a lawsuit challenging grant conditions that require recipients to comply with President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Judge Jon S. Tigar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued the order on Monday, rejecting the federal government's argument that the claims brought by city and county public housing authorities were duplicative of a separate lawsuit in Washington state. The judge determined that the parties and issues in the California case are distinct from those in the Washington litigation, necessitating that HUD address the legal challenge directly. This ruling means that the lawsuit, which contests the legality and implications of these grant conditions, will proceed in California.

California and States Sue Trump Administration Over Expanded Green Card Denial Rules

California and States Sue Trump Administration Over Expanded Green Card Denial Rules

California, alongside 21 other states, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge a new rule that broadens the criteria for denying green cards. The rule, set to take effect soon, expands the definition of a 'public charge' to include individuals who have used or may use public benefits such such as food or healthcare assistance. Previously, the 'public charge' assessment was limited to the use of cash welfare and long-term institutional care. The updated guidance allows immigration officers to deny green cards for 'any and all benefits,' potentially including free school lunches or state-provided health insurance for applicants or their dependents, even U.S. citizen children. This is not the first time the Trump administration has attempted such a policy; a similar rule in 2019 was struck down by courts and later reversed under President Joe Biden. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated this is the 92nd lawsuit California has filed against the federal government since ...