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US and China Slash Tariffs, Enter 90-Day Truce
In a surprise breakthrough, the US and China announced a significant tariff reduction over the weekend, lowering each side’s tariffs to 30% and...
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Activists Push for Closure of Private Immigration Detention Centers, Citing Abuses
In light of recent allegations of substandard living conditions and abuse, immigration rights groups are calling on federal and state authorities...
New Study Exposes Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops Across Major US Cities
A comprehensive report from Colorlines and The Marshall Project reveals pronounced racial discrepancies in traffic stops, finding that Black and...
Texas Legislators Revive Funding for Discredited Child ID Kits
Austin, Texas: State lawmakers are moving to reintroduce millions in funding for child fingerprint/DNA kits that critics say provide limited...
Veterans Affairs Staff Cuts Spur Accusations of Undermining Veterans’ Healthcare
Washington, D.C.: Lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of quietly rolling back critical staffing and resources at Department of Veterans...
Columbia University Suspends Dozens After Gaza Protest—Innocent Bystanders Caught Up
More than 65 Columbia University students—some merely studying, others covering the scene—have been suspended following a pro-Palestinian protest...
Congress Probes Alleged Favoritism in Federal Contract for Tech Startup
A bipartisan House oversight inquiry is underway to determine if the GSA improperly favored Patriot Mobility Solutions—linked to Trump allies—for...
FEMA’s New Disaster Plan: Stop Knocking on Doors, Start Relying on Hubs
According to a leaked memo, FEMA will no longer do door-to-door outreach after natural disasters, instead operating “fixed site” centers—such as...
Columbia to Pay $750 Million to Survivors of Abusive Gynecologist, One of Largest Settlements in Academia
Columbia University has agreed to a $750 million settlement to resolve claims from 230 women who alleged sexual abuse by former gynecologist Dr....
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