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US appeals court blocks Trump immigration enforcement near some houses of worship

US appeals court blocks Trump immigration enforcement near some houses of worship

By Nate Raymond Aug 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld an order limiting federal immigration enforcement at eight houses of worship affiliated with three faith groups, saying religious activities at the sites could be hindered by the operations. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S.
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ICE Coordinated with Iranian Regime for Deportation Flights Amidst U.S. War Preparations

ICE Coordinated with Iranian Regime for Deportation Flights Amidst U.S. War Preparations

Internal emails from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), reveal that ICE agents coordinated directly with Iranian government officials to deport over 100 Iranian nationals. This coordination occurred while the United States was preparing for and engaged in conflict with Iran. The emails, spanning from May to November of last year, detail the planning and execution of three charter flights that transported deportees to Tehran. This marks a significant reversal of decades-long U.S. immigration policy, which typically allowed Iranians to remain in the U.S. due to the lack of diplomatic relations and fears of persecution in Iran. The communications show pressure from high-ranking Trump administration officials to facilitate these flights, with some coordination occurring through Qatari intermediaries and at times directly with Iranian officials. One incident detailed in the emails involved an Iran...
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Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools

Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools

A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities
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Wait, a Network Is Actually Suing the Trump Administration for Once?

Wait, a Network Is Actually Suing the Trump Administration for Once?

ABC is accusing the Federal Communications Commission of infringing on its First Amendment rights
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Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows

Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows

The number of people worth more than $100 million whom President Donald Trump has appointed to his administration is more than four times the combined total of the three previous presidents
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Trump administration moves to rescind rule that protects millions of forest acres

Trump administration moves to rescind rule that protects millions of forest acres

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Trump administration took a step toward rescinding a decades-old rule that protects undeveloped forests on Tuesday in a move it says will help manage wildfire risk, but which environmental groups oppose, saying it would do the opposite.  
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Trump Administration's Iran War Goals Shift, Prioritizing Oil Prices Alongside Denuclearization

Trump Administration's Iran War Goals Shift, Prioritizing Oil Prices Alongside Denuclearization

The Trump administration's stated goals regarding the conflict with Iran have undergone a notable shift, moving away from earlier absolutist demands such as complete Iranian surrender or regime change. Initially, the primary objective was consistently presented as preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. However, recent statements from Vice President JD Vance indicate a reordering of priorities. During an appearance on Fox News, Vance outlined two main goals: ensuring Gulf countries continue to supply oil and gas to the global economy to maintain energy price stability in the United States, and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He explicitly stated that keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans was 'goal number one.' While White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt maintained that both goals are equally important to President Trump, this inclusion of oil and gas prices as a top priority marks a significant departure from previous administration rhetoric, which had not listed energy p...
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Trump Administration Ends $9.8 Billion Medicare Subsidy, Potentially Increasing Part D Premiums for Beneficiaries

Trump Administration Ends $9.8 Billion Medicare Subsidy, Potentially Increasing Part D Premiums for Beneficiaries

The Trump administration has announced the termination of the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration, a $9.8 billion Medicare subsidy introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This subsidy was designed to prevent insurance companies from raising premiums on Part D drug plans after the Act capped beneficiaries' out-of-pocket prescription costs at $2,000 annually, starting in 2025. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reported that the demonstration successfully stabilized premiums, keeping the average monthly Part D premium under $40 in 2025. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimated that without the program, monthly premiums would have jumped from approximately $43 in 2024 to $81 in 2025. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) confirmed the end of the program on July 28, 2026.
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US judge allows Trump to end thousands of Ethiopians' deportation protections

US judge allows Trump to end thousands of Ethiopians' deportation protections

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday allowed U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to end legal protections granted to over 5,000 Ethiopians that have allowed them to live and work in the United States. U.S.
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Trump Administration Pauses Border Construction in Big Bend National Park Amid Public Outcry and Lawsuits

Trump Administration Pauses Border Construction in Big Bend National Park Amid Public Outcry and Lawsuits

The Trump administration has temporarily halted border construction activities within Big Bend National Park. This pause follows significant public pressure and multiple lawsuits filed against the administration's plans for the area. Activists have documented extensive land clearing by bulldozers and heavy equipment across various parts of the park, including the Santa Elena Canyon and the remote Mariscal Mountain area. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced the pause, stating he would conduct a personal evaluation of the site. The construction involves building new 'patrol roads' and installing 17 miles of steel vehicle barriers, not a 30-foot steel wall as previously clarified by Scott. The Trump administration had waived numerous environmental laws in June that would typically apply to such construction within a national park. Southwest Valley Constructors was awarded a $1.7 billion contract in May for the Big Bend National Park project. A local indigenous group recently ...
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Congressman Morgan Griffith Advances Legislation on Risky Research and Organ Donation Oversight, Trump Administration Takes Action

Congressman Morgan Griffith Advances Legislation on Risky Research and Organ Donation Oversight, Trump Administration Takes Action

Congressman Morgan Griffith has been actively involved in legislative efforts concerning risky research and organ donation oversight. In the 118th Congress, he served as Chairman of the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and was a leading member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. His investigative work into the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and public health officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci led him to introduce the Risky Research Review Act, aiming to make American-funded research safer, more transparent, and accountable. This bill was reintroduced in the 119th Congress with Senator Rand Paul. Additionally, Griffith investigated issues within the organ donation and transplant system, highlighting failures of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and alarming allegations, including reports of an OPO planning to operate on prospective organ donors showing signs of life. The Trump Administration has responded to these concerns by ...
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Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

Democrats have approved dueling messages on immigration enforcement, disagreeing on whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished or reformed