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The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Trump administration has released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks
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Congressman George Latimer Blames President Trump and Allies for ICE Policies Amid Community Protest

Congressman George Latimer Blames President Trump and Allies for ICE Policies Amid Community Protest

Congressman George Latimer attributed current U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies to President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress during a community rally in Larchmont. The event, organized by the Coalition for Understanding Racism through Education (CURE) and the Community Resource Center, gathered over 170 attendees, including activists, elected officials, and faith leaders. The protest addressed the detention of more than 500 Westchester residents, including 30 from Larchmont and Mamaroneck, by what speakers described as 'armed and masked agents in body armor.' Latimer characterized the administration's policy as a 'manifestation of outright racism,' drawing a parallel between the 'spirit of ICE today' and the 'insurrectionists of January 6, 2021.' State Assemblyman Steve Otis also spoke, asserting that conditions in detention centers would not be permissible even in prisoner-of-war camps under the Geneva Conventions. Speakers highlighted that over 87% of those detained have...
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US Supreme Court mulls immigrant detention, gambling, Ten Commandments cases

US Supreme Court mulls immigrant detention, gambling, Ten Commandments cases

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Some big cases may be added to the US Supreme Court's docket for its new term that starts next week including ones involving a detention policy used in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, regulation of prediction markets and a Texas law
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Trump Ohio visit to coincide with funeral for Haitian college student

Trump Ohio visit to coincide with funeral for Haitian college student

On Oct. 3, friends and family will say goodbye to Pierre Bel in Springfield. President Trump will rally the same day, 20 miles away.
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Gas prices are brutal. Giving Democrats Congress would be worse | Opinion

Gas prices are brutal. Giving Democrats Congress would be worse | Opinion

Republicans have let conservatives down on gas prices and the SAVE Act. But staying home in midterm elections would put their biggest wins at risk.
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Trump rolls back federal hiring rules. Are disabled workers at risk?

Trump rolls back federal hiring rules. Are disabled workers at risk?

Trump just slashed federal disability hiring rules in new DEI crackdown. Advocates warn a decade of progress for disabled workers is now on the line.
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Trump's US, Greenland deal changes less than it seems | Opinion

Trump's US, Greenland deal changes less than it seems | Opinion

President Trump's new U.S., Denmark, Greenland agreement adds bases and blocks Russia and China. But Copenhagen was offering much of it already.
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GAO Report Reveals Millions Wasted on 'Alligator Alcatraz' and Other ICE Detention Projects

GAO Report Reveals Millions Wasted on 'Alligator Alcatraz' and Other ICE Detention Projects

A U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has uncovered significant financial waste by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies in their efforts to expand detention capacity. The report, released Thursday, details costly problems with several initiatives pursued since President Trump returned to office in January 2025, aiming for mass detention and deportation. Among the highlighted issues is the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in Florida, which operated for a year before closing in June due to substandard and abusive conditions. ICE never formally contracted with Florida for this facility. Instead, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reimbursed the state through a $608 million Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant, authorizing a rate of $249 per detainee per day. This rate is 171% higher than ICE’s standard rate of $92. The report also noted that DHS is paying the same elevated rate for a second, still-operational facility in Sanderson, Florida. Other ins...
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President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Congressional Spending, Drawing Lawmaker Criticism

President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Congressional Spending, Drawing Lawmaker Criticism

President Trump has moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has used a 'pocket rescission' tactic. The White House announced late Friday that it was calling off $567 million for services benefiting refugees, asylees, and other migrants through the Department of Health and Human Services. An additional $50 million for other immigrant and non-citizen aid programs, $70 million in 'Woke International Education' grants and fellowships, and $56 million in Housing and Urban Development programs are also being rescinded. The administration justified these cuts by stating President Trump is committed to eliminating 'wasteful and harmful government spending that does not benefit American citizens.' This maneuver, where the president notifies Congress shortly before the fiscal year ends that he does not wish to spend appropriated funds, is controversial. Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, and Representative Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat, both critici...
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Injunction Against Trump Administration's School Mental Health Funding Termination

Attorney General Bonta Secures Injunction Against Trump Administration's School Mental Health Funding Termination

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, has secured a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. This injunction continues to block the Trump Administration's plan to terminate federal funding for school mental health services. The funding, established through the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program and the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program, was created by Congress following school shootings in Parkland, FL, and Uvalde, TX. These programs aim to address shortages of mental health professionals in schools, particularly in high-need areas. The court's decision prevents the U.S. Department of Education from ending these grants, a move that Attorney General Bonta stated was an attempt by the Trump Administration to cut critical mental health funding for schools.
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President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Funding for Immigration and Race-Focused Programs

President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Funding for Immigration and Race-Focused Programs

President Trump has ordered the cancellation of $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding through a 'pocket' rescission. This action eliminates 11 pools of unspent money across seven federal departments and agencies. The largest portion, $567 million, was allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for social services to illegal immigrants, including grants to non-government organizations. This funding was deemed unnecessary due to a significant reduction in illegal border crossings over the past year. Additionally, $70 million was cut from fellowships and grants for foreign academics and students, some of which supported transgender-focused projects. Another $56 million was removed from a Department of Housing and Urban Development program for housing counseling, which allegedly fueled 'DEI-centric' agendas of Democrat-linked racial advocacy groups. Smaller amounts were also rescinded from HHS grants, a Department of Education migrant students initiative, Justice Department's...
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Senator Maggie Hassan Questions Legality of White House Taxpayer-Funded Advertisement

Senator Maggie Hassan Questions Legality of White House Taxpayer-Funded Advertisement

Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) has criticized a new 30-second television advertisement praising President Trump, which is paid for with federal tax dollars. The ad, which has aired on Fox News and Newsmax, features images of President Trump, messages such as 'America will never be a communist country,' and a voiceover from UFC CEO Dana White. Senator Hassan sent a letter to Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff, requesting detailed information about the ad's funding source, production costs, and governmental purpose. Hassan argues that the advertisement lacks a clear official government purpose and may violate laws prohibiting the use of public funds for propaganda designed to aid a political party or candidates. The White House, however, defends the ad as an 'educational and unapologetically patriotic' public service announcement, stating that President Trump is not on the ballot and there is no 'call to action.' They also noted that previous administrations have released public service announcement...