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  1. Venezuelan national shot by ICE officer in Austin charged with assaulting federal officer

    The Justice Department charged Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez with assaulting a federal officer after an Austin vehicle pursuit ended in an ICE shooting.

    Fox News ·

  2. Second Amendment Roundup: Bruen's Footnote 9 Not a Carve-Out from Text and History

    Judge R. Nelson’s dissent from 9th Circuit’s Yukutake decision thoroughly analyzes footnote 9.

    Reason ·

  3. Border Report Live: ICE raids near schools causing 'state of terror'

    The growing number of arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in southern California outside schools and other community gathering places is causing a "state of terror," says Alor Calderon of the Employee Rights Center in San Diego.

    Border Report ·

  4. 'Secret' immigration courts popping up in federal buildings, observers say

    The Trump administration is holding secret, pop-up immigration courts in federal buildings that the public can't access, and lawyers are having trouble finding detained migrants through an online system, lawyers and an Arizona lawmaker said Tuesday.

    Border Report ·

  5. 'As Dangerous As It Is Absurd': Trump Ripped for 'Self-Policing' AI Industry Accord

    As details from US President Donald Trump's White House meeting with Big Tech executives emerged on Tuesday, including a pledge on artificial intelligence safety, campaigners and Democrats in Congress continued calling for stronger AI protections. After the gathering, Trump posted on his Truth…

    Common Dreams ·

  6. Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says

    Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the economy and that the U.S…

    PBS NewsHour ·

  7. Supreme Court OKs Third-Country Deportations—For Now—Despite 'Cascade of Human Rights Violations'

    The US Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume rapidly deporting immigrants to countries other than their own, even as United Nations experts warned that the policy is putting deportees at heightened risk of human rights violations. In a one-page…

    Common Dreams ·

  8. News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump's deportations to third countries, for now

    In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own for now, federal prosecutors charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE officer with assaulting a federal officer and Dutch police…

    PBS NewsHour ·

  9. Supreme Court allows quick third-country deportations as it weighs Trump policy

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump’s administration continue swiftly deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.

    Border Report ·

  10. Jack Smith Scooped Up Reporters’ Phone Data in Trump Probe: ‘Massive First Amendment Breach’

    Conservative media outlets pushed back after revelations that former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigators obtained communications from nearly 50 journalists at more than a dozen media outlets on both the right and the left. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, revealed the…

    The Daily Signal ·

  11. White House launches AI-powered ‘America.gov’ digital front door

    The president signed an executive order at the event requiring agencies to integrate many of their services with the new website.

    Government Executive ·

  12. Professor Censored Over Mock Land Acknowledgment Speaks Out Against University ‘Orthodoxy’ After Court Win

    A Washington state computer science professor who won a First Amendment lawsuit against his university over its response to his mock land acknowledgement says the campus culture that fueled the controversy remains firmly entrenched. “It’s kind of scary. They broke the law. The U.S. Court of…

    The Daily Signal ·

  13. Judge blocks Mamdani’s second-home tax rollout, tells city to start over

    A Staten Island judge blocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s effort to institute a new tax on high-end second homes, telling him to start the effort over. Justice Wayne Ozzi of the state Supreme Court on Staten Island ruled in favor of homeowners who sued the city over the pied-à-terre tax…

    Washington Examiner ·

  14. SCOTUS Overturns Blockade On Trump’s Third-Country Deportations

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday once again shut down a lower court blockade against a key component of President Trump’s deportation agenda. The vote was 6-3, with Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson in dissent. In its unsigned order, the high court granted the Trump…

    The Federalist ·

  15. House ratings shift toward Democrats in 11 districts one month out from elections

    Eleven House races shifted toward Democrats in Sabato’s Crystal Ball ratings Tuesday, another sign of the difficult political environment the GOP faces with just over a month until the midterm elections. The University of Virginia Center for Politics election forecaster moved all 11 contests in…

    Washington Examiner ·

  16. Supreme Court Move Could Have Major Consequences for Trump Deportation Policy

    The Supreme Court lifted the injunction against deporting illegal immigrants to a country other than their country of origin, known as sending them to a “third country,” and announced it will hear a case on the Trump administration’s policy. The case, D.V.D. v. Department of Homeland Security, is…

    The Daily Signal ·

  17. Justices allow third-country deportations as case proceeds

    The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration on Tuesday to continue to deport immigrants to countries other than those they came from, known as third-country removals, in an order that also set up a final legal fight over the practice. Tuesday’s order lifted a lower-court order blocking the…

    Roll Call ·

  18. AI safety advocacy group sues OpenAI over Hugging Face incident

    A technology and artificial intelligence safety group has sued OpenAI over a July incident in which the company’s technologies autonomously gained access to the systems of AI developer hub Hugging Face. Legal Advocates for Safe Science and Technology filed the lawsuit on Thursday in the Superior…

    Washington Examiner ·

  19. Supreme Court declines Christa Pike's clemency appeal, with Tennessee set to execute first woman in 200 years

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stop the execution of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted in the 1995 murder of a teenage classmate, clearing the way for the state's first execution of a woman in 200 years. Christa Pike, 50, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at 10 a.m…

    The Hill ·

  20. Newsom signs California law banning officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks

    In California, lawmakers passed at least two dozen bills this year seeking to fortify immigrants' rights, restrict cooperation with federal immigration agents and tighten regulations on immigrant detention facilities, among other things.

    PBS NewsHour ·

  21. Eleventh Circuit Upholds Restriction on Referring to "Settlement" of Trump v. IRS,

    though concluding that the restriction is narrow.

    Reason ·

  22. Lawmakers cry foul over publicly funded Trump TV ads

    The White House is using Customs and Border Protection funding to run pro-Trump political advertisements, Democratic appropriators said Tuesday. The funding comes from last year’s massive GOP budget reconciliation law and was intended for CBP, said House Appropriations ranking member Rosa DeLauro…

    Roll Call ·

  23. Trump says tech CEOs signed ‘morally binding’ document to self-regulate artificial intelligence

    President Donald Trump told reporters in a rare impromptu press conference outside of the White House that he and technology CEOs signed a “morally binding” agreement to self-regulate artificial intelligence as public fears mount about the technology’s development. Although Trump conceded that the…

    Washington Examiner · AI self-regulation

  24. More than 200 Virginia Pastors Sign Letter Opposing Constitutional Amendments

    A pastoral letter that encourages Virginia voters to reject a pair of proposed amendments to the state constitution is going viral, with more than 200 signatures as of Tuesday morning, and more expected in the days ahead. The letter asks Virginians to reject both Ballot Question 1, which would…

    The Daily Signal ·

  25. Supreme Court green-lights Trump's third-country deportations

    The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to resume rapidly deporting immigrants to "third countries" and will consider the legal question at a later date. The big picture: The policy of expelling migrants to countries that are not their home country has faced legal challenges from…

    Axios · Third-country deportations

  26. California city considers midnight alcohol ban to fight crime – triggering backlash from bar owners

    Redlands is considering prohibiting local bars from selling alcohol after midnight — two hours before state law requires alcohol sales to stop — in hopes of reducing crime.

    New York Post ·

  27. What would Jon Husted's data center bill actually do?

    Sen. Jon Husted’s (R-Ohio) Ratepayer Protection Act aims to mitigate high electricity costs associated with data centers, but, even if it passes, it’s not clear if the bill would have any impact. The legislation, which easily cleared the House 417-3, requires states and some electric utilities to…

    The Hill ·

  28. Judge blocks FEMA election rules tied to anti-terrorism grants

    A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to tie counterterrorism grants to changes in state and local election procedures, siding with El Paso County and five other local governments that challenged the requirements.

    Border Report ·

  29. Mamdani unveils blueprint to combat antisemitism in New York City

    New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani released what he calls the nation’s first-ever municipal strategy to combat antisemitism on Tuesday as Jewish leaders accuse him of contributing to the problem with his anti-Israel rhetoric. The 33-page blueprint seeks to address the rapid rise in anti-Jewish hate…

    Washington Examiner ·

  30. Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now

    The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.

    CBS News · Third-country deportations

  31. Federal Judge Blocks University of California From Punishing Students for ‘Misgendering’

    The University of California tells students that using pronouns or names corresponding to a person’s sex assigned at birth rather than their gender identity can constitute sexual harassment. Now, an education watchdog has won an early victory in court to stop it from enforcing its misgendering…

    The Daily Signal ·

  32. A new immigration model for the Catholic Church for today’s world

    The U.S. Catholic Church‘s National Migration Week ran last week. The focus this year was on children. In a message to the public, Bishop Brendan J. Cahill harkened back to the work of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Colloquially known as “Mother Cabrini,” this Italian Roman Catholic nun was sent to…

    Washington Examiner ·

  33. Trump leans on SCOTUS shadow docket more than Biden, Obama and Bush combined

    President Trump's administration on Monday filed its 41st application to the Supreme Court's shadow docket, a milestone that matches the total number of petitions it filed during his entire first term — in less than two years. Why it matters: The record highlights how often the president has…

    Axios ·

  34. Trump Launches America.Gov Website Simplifying Access To Government Services

    Trump Launches America.Gov Website Simplifying Access To Government Services Authored by Travis Gillmore via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 29 directing all federal agencies to integrate services with a new website designed to make it easier for users to…

    ZeroHedge ·

  35. Judge Lets Lawsuit Proceed After Police Target Miami Beach Resident Who Criticized Pro-Israel Mayor

    A federal judge has allowed a First Amendment lawsuit to proceed against Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner after he allegedly had police sent to a resident's house to question her over a social media post criticizing his support for Israel. Judge Cecilia Altonaga of the US District Court for the…

    Common Dreams ·

  36. Supreme Court lets Trump continue deporting people to 3rd countries while justices consider policy

    Under a series of often-secret agreements, the Trump administration has deported some 25,000 people to more than two dozen countries, including Liberia and Guyana.

    PBS NewsHour · Third-country deportations

  37. Supreme Court lifts limits on Trump's third-country deportations

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration can resume its policy of deporting immigrants to countries where they have no ties, for now, as the justices take up whether the deportations are legal. The justices announced they will take the bench in December to hear arguments before…

    The Hill ·

  38. DOJ charges Austin immigrant shot by ICE officer

    Federal prosecutors have charged a Venezuelan national who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Austin with assault charges. According to an affidavit, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was pulled over in a traffic stop by ICE officers after they identified him as having a…

    The Hill ·

  39. Illegal migrants busted on California beach by officer after jet skis drop them off

    Video shows suspected smugglers dropping off a group of migrants on Imperial Beach in San Diego County.

    New York Post ·

  40. Supreme Court Lets Trump's Third-Country Deportations Resume, Takes Case

    Supreme Court Lets Trump's Third-Country Deportations Resume, Takes Case Update (1516ET): The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume third-country deportations and agreed to hear the underlying dispute this winter. In a brief emergency-docket order in DHS v. D.V.D…

    ZeroHedge ·

  41. Mike Johnson Blasted for Dismissing US Voter Concerns About AI Data Centers as ‘Chinese Psyop’

    They've been shown to raise electricity bills, pollute drinking water, do little to boost local employment while threatening millions of jobs in a variety of industries, and top executives have warned that the technology they support could wipe out all of humanity by the end of the decade. But…

    Common Dreams ·

  42. Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy

    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday, for a second time, removed obstacles to the Trump administration deporting certain immigrants to “third countries” to which they have no previous connection.

    NBC News · Third-country deportations

  43. OpenAI hit with landmark lawsuit following Hugging Face hack

    A public interest law group hit OpenAI with a lawsuit Tuesday over its breach of tech company Hugging Face, seeking court-ordered restrictions to prevent future hacks. The big picture: The rogue hacking incident — and reports of tens of thousands of other possible examples of problematic agentic…

    Axios ·

  44. Trump government ads were funded by Homeland Security, WSJ reports

    CBP funded government-paid Trump TV ads as Democratic appropriators say DHS dedicated $20 million to the campaign ahead of the midterm election.

    CNBC ·

  45. Trump calls for ‘tremendous self-regulation’ of AI at lunch with billionaire tech titans

    President Trump called for "tremendous self-regulation" of artificial intelligence at a White House lunch with tech billionaires — as he prepared to sign orders renaming AI as "super intelligence" in official communications.

    New York Post · AI self-regulation

  46. Ten Commandments, Deportations, and Gun Rights: Supreme Court Choosing America’s Next Legal Battles

    The Ten Commandments, the deep state, detention of illegal immigrants, and more Second Amendment questions could be on the Supreme Court’s docket early next year, as justices gather this week to determine what cases make the cut. Justices first met Monday for what is called a “long conference” to…

    The Daily Signal ·

  47. Pro-Trump TV advertisements paid for with Customs and Border Protection money, official says

    President Donald Trump’s administration paid for TV ads showing him in a favorable light using money intended for U.S.

    NBC News ·

  48. Trump reverses Democrats Title IX sabotage again

    President Donald Trump has restored Title IX to its proper role in education, but it will always remain one Democratic president away from being sabotaged once again. The Department of Education reversed the changes to Title IX adopted by the Biden administration, which had been blocked by the…

    Washington Examiner ·

  49. Education Department Scraps Biden-Era Title IX Gender Identity Protections

    Education Department Scraps Biden-Era Title IX Gender Identity Protections Via American Greatness, The Education Department announced Monday that it has formally rescinded the Biden administration's interpretation of Title IX that extended sex-discrimination protections to students based on sexual…

    ZeroHedge ·

  50. The Supreme Court's two decades of constitutional change

    "People tend to think the times they are living in are the most unprecedented and unpredictable, but that is rarely the case."

    Reason ·

  51. Kansas Republicans and cattle industry officials speak out after ICE targets communities

    Kansas Republicans and cattle industry organizations have second-guessed and criticized the Trump administration following a recent flurry of arrests targeting illegal immigrants at cattle processing facilities in the state. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), who is up for reelection in November, called…

    Washington Examiner ·

  52. Trump Says He’ll Sign Order Renaming Artificial Intelligence ‘Super Intelligence’

    President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will sign a “very powerful” executive order Tuesday at 5 p.m. on “super intelligence.” “This kind of innovation in government is just a preview of what is possible with super intelligence, or SI, and that’s the official name in the United States,” he said…

    The Daily Signal ·

  53. Venezuelan man shot by ICE facing charges of assaulting officer

    A Venezuelan man who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a traffic stop in Texas is facing a federal charge of assaulting, resisting, interfering with, or impeding a federal officer, according to the Justice Department. Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez, 28, was shot by an…

    Washington Examiner ·

  54. Democratic appropriators accuse White House of using CBP funds for Trump political ads

    Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee accused the White House of using Customs and Border Protection (CBP) funding to air political ads just weeks out from the November midterm elections. President Trump has received pushback from across the aisle after launching a 30-second commercial…

    The Hill ·

  55. Group To Sue New York Over Union-Backed "Hit-Job" Law

    Group To Sue New York Over Union-Backed "Hit-Job" Law Authored by Susan Crabtree via RealClearPolitics, A national worker-rights group plans to go to federal court Monday to block a New York law it says was written to silence outreach to public employees about their right to leave their unions…

    ZeroHedge ·

  56. Seattle's 'Surveillance Pricing' Ban Is a Solution Searching for a Problem

    The city's ordinance targets price gouging that its own evidence doesn't show—and it could kill discounts that save shoppers money.

    Reason ·

  57. What Congress can do about AI safety — with China — now

    Rep. Sam Liccardo urged Congress to address AI safety concerns by passing legislation such as the bipartisan Frontier Act and facilitating expert dialogue with China despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

    The Hill ·

  58. AI Facial Recognition Didn't Put This Tennessee Grandma in Jail for 6 Months. Bad Policing Did.

    Angela Lipps is suing for $10 million after a Fargo police detective ignored evidence that she was innocent and arrested her anyway.

    Reason ·

  59. Tech leaders arrive at White House for AI luncheon with Trump

    The artificial intelligence luncheon comes as calls for a slowdown and regulation reach a fever pitch

    CNBC · AI self-regulation

  60. Trump’s Global Tariffs Are Likely to Fail in Court (Again)

    Despite having a better legal foundation than past attempts, these duties may also be struck down.

    Foreign Policy ·

  61. Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer

    Federal prosecutors in Texas announced on Tuesday assault charges against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in the back by immigration enforcement agents on Sept. 20.

    Border Report ·

  62. Trans Organization’s ‘Unreliable’ Standards Don’t Justify Prison Medical Interventions, DOJ Tells Supreme Court

    The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the Bureau of Prisons to restrict sex-rejecting procedures for federal inmates, citing an exhaustive BOP report rejecting the recommendations of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health as “unreliable” and based on…

    The Daily Signal ·

  63. Ancient geoglyph damaged by border wall contractors, archaeologists say

    An ancient geoglyph that the Tohono O'odham tribe considers a sacred site was reportedly damaged by federal contractors building a secondary border wall in southern Arizona.

    Border Report ·

  64. Lawyers Shouldn't Spit in Protesters' Faces (and Police Generally Shouldn't Kick in Doors Without Warrants)

    In In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Rapkin, decided Sept. 17 by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Stephanie Rapkin was… The post Lawyers Shouldn't Spit in Protesters' Faces (and Police Generally Shouldn't Kick in Doors Without Warrants) appeared first on Reason Magazine.

    Reason ·

  65. Trump Asks Supreme Court To Restore Restrictions On Transgender Inmate Treatments

    Trump Asks Supreme Court To Restore Restrictions On Transgender Inmate Treatments Authored by AG News Staff via American Greatness, The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow the Bureau of Prisons to enforce restrictions on medical interventions and social accommodations…

    ZeroHedge ·

  66. 'Monstrous' US Deportation Hearings for Children Who 'Have No One' Shock Consciences

    "We cannot allow this evil to continue," said one commentator after reading a CNN reporter's description of an immigration court hearing in Harlingen, Texas on Monday, where children as young as 3 appeared without legal representation and were asked by a judge whether they wanted a "voluntary"…

    Common Dreams ·

  67. Cruz blocks push by Democrats to unanimously pass AI safety bill

    Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked an effort by Democrats on Tuesday to pass legislation creating an AI safety panel tasked with evaluating and creating enforceable standards for frontier models. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, objected to an attempt by Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.)…

    The Hill ·

  68. Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer

    Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.

    CBS News ·

  69. Problems with the New US Civil Rights Commission Report on Campus Antisemitism, Part II

    In my previous post, I argued that contrary to a new US Civil Rights Commission Report, plaintiffs alleging an illegal… The post Problems with the New US Civil Rights Commission Report on Campus Antisemitism, Part II appeared first on Reason Magazine.

    Reason ·

  70. Johnson hopes AI executives accept guardrails voluntarily

    House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he hopes safety guardrails around artificial intelligence will be “voluntary” ahead of his important Tuesday meeting with various tech leaders on the topic. “I hope it’s voluntary,” Johnson said of the implementation of AI guardrails on CNBC’s Squawk Box…

    Washington Examiner ·

  71. Alito Recusal in Landmark Climate Case Called 'Bare Minimum' Given Big Oil Tactics

    Following years of pressure from critics who called out his severe conflicts of interest, the right-wing Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate case on Monday, just days before the lawsuit was scheduled to be heard. Next week, the court is scheduled to hear…

    Common Dreams ·

  72. Trump says he will sign executive order naming AI as Super Intelligence

    During an event launching the website America.gov, President Trump said that he will be signing an executive order renaming artificial intelligence to super intelligence.

    NBC News ·

  73. Inside the Business of Trump’s Third-Country Deportations

    As the Trump administration fights to keep deporting immigrants to countries where they have no connections, we studied the system that profits from these grave abuses. The post Inside the Business of Trump’s Third-Country Deportations appeared first on The Intercept.

    The Intercept ·

  74. Alito Steps Aside in Supreme Court Climate Showdown After Left-Wing Groups Question His Energy Investments

    Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from an environmental case set to be argued on Monday before the Supreme Court, months after left-leaning groups accused him of a potential conflict. In the case of Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, the question before the court…

    The Daily Signal ·

  75. Rep. James Comer expands House investigation into prediction market insider trading

    House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., announced an expanded investigation into prediction market insider trading.

    CNBC ·

  76. House Speaker Johnson says he hopes AI guardrails are 'voluntary' amid Congress inaction

    House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled for lunch Tuesday with President Trump and AI industry executives.

    CNBC ·

  77. Barred from the US, a pastor leads his Wisconsin church from Guatemala

    (RNS) — RNS found at least 25 immigrant pastors were detained, deported or otherwise separated from their churches. While the Rev. Esdras Paredes ministers via video, his congregation sells tamales to raise funds and prays for a miracle.

    Religion News Service ·

  78. Caravan Of 600+ Migrants Making Its Way Through Mexico To The US Border

    Caravan Of 600+ Migrants Making Its Way Through Mexico To The US Border Authored by Debra Heine via American Greatness, Hundreds of migrants, largely from Honduras, are currently moving north through Mexico toward the United States, coinciding with the lead-up to the midterm elections in November…

    ZeroHedge ·

  79. Problems with the New US Civil Rights Commission Report on Campus Antisemitism, Part I

    Yesterday, the US Civil Rights Commission, composed of four Republican and four Democratic appointees, with a Democratic Chair and Vice-Chair,… The post Problems with the New US Civil Rights Commission Report on Campus Antisemitism, Part I appeared first on Reason Magazine.

    Reason ·

  80. X Litigation Forum Selection Clause Is Unenforceable, Court Rules

    From Judge Casey Pitts (N.D. Cal.) yesterday in Doe v. SpaceXAI Corp: Plaintiffs Jane Doe, South Carolina Roe, New Jersey… The post X Litigation Forum Selection Clause Is Unenforceable, Court Rules appeared first on Reason Magazine.

    Reason ·

  81. UN Experts Demand End to Trump's Third-Country Deportations

    Two dozen United Nations human rights experts on Monday demanded that the Trump administration end its deportation of immigrants, including refugees and asylum-seekers, to countries to which they have no connection—a practice that has set off "a cascade of human rights violations," according to…

    Common Dreams ·

  82. Deceptive Amendment Would Effectively Ban Limits On Abortion In Virginia

    A proposed amendment in Virginia is presented as protecting ‘reproductive freedom’ but goes much further than the ballot language suggests.

    The Federalist ·

  83. Florida Kicks Illegal Immigrants Out Of State-Funded Job Training

    By prioritizing citizens and legal residents for trade education, states can safeguard their economies and protect legal residents.

    The Federalist ·

  84. A Limited Supreme Court Win for Trump's Voter Database

    Department of Homeland Security v. League of Women Voters won’t really impact the 2026 election. But 2028 is a different story.

    Reason ·

  85. Trump Uses Recission "Loophole" To Cut Nearly $1 Billion In Funds For Illegals

    Trump Uses Recission "Loophole" To Cut Nearly $1 Billion In Funds For Illegals To summarize the Democrat Party's current strategy on immigration, here is essentially how it works: Whenever in power, they create billions in incentives and subsidies to entice third world migrants to flood the US en…

    ZeroHedge ·

  86. Doctors Didn’t Leave Idaho Because of Its Abortion Law

    They won’t come back if it’s repealed.

    National Review ·

  87. Mass migration eroding Western sovereignty, immigration expert warns

    President Donald Trump challenged the United Nations General Assembly on mass migration, but an expert says the sovereignty crisis runs deeper.

    Fox News ·

  88. Trump to host summit with top AI leaders in Washington

    The president has been skeptical of guardrails on artificial intelligence, wanting to stay ahead of China. He’ll also launch an AI-powered website, America.gov, on Tuesday.

    NBC News · AI self-regulation

  89. Prison That Didn’t Report Sex Abuse Allegation Against Staffer to Reopen as ICE Camp

    A whistleblower says the warden didn’t make a federally required disclosure. Now the company is turning the Arizona prison into an ICE jail. The post Prison That Didn’t Report Sex Abuse Allegation Against Staffer to Reopen as ICE Camp appeared first on The Intercept.

    The Intercept ·

  90. Anti-abortion groups worry Hyde Amendment’s 50-year run could end with new congressional majority

    In the early months of 2022, Democrats in Congress came close to passing an appropriations bill that did not include a provision barring federal funding for abortions — maybe the closest it had ever come in more than 40 years. But those who wanted the Hyde Amendment included won the battle in the…

    Stateline (States Newsroom) ·

  91. Confusion and Angst Follow State’s Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules

    In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they’re working, volunteering, or studying starting Jan. 1. But Montana put the rules into effect early, and they’re sowing uncertainty and anxiety.

    KFF Health News ·

  92. The Intercept Sues Texas City Over Refusal to Release Police Records on Prairieland Protest

    “This is one of the singularly most distressing cases that I’ve seen in terms of public access to records. This is stonewalling on steroids.” The post The Intercept Sues Texas City Over Refusal to Release Police Records on Prairieland Protest appeared first on The Intercept.

    The Intercept ·

  93. The Manhattan Project Mindset: How Nuclear Analogies Are Steering AI Policy Off Course

    Analogies for artificial intelligence abound. In recent years, analysts have likened the development of AI to the advent of electricity, the Industrial Revolution, contact with extraterrestrials, and at least fifty other things. One analogy, however, appears to have won out over the rest: AI is…

    War on the Rocks ·

  94. Is Press Access a Constitutional Right?

    Trump’s late-night tantrum bars media outlets.

    The Dispatch ·

  95. 'You are just stuck there': Buoy barriers create challenges for Rio Grande outfitter

    A Starr County hunting and fishing outfitter says new buoys in the Rio Grande limit access to areas he has used for years, prompting him to change to how he operates his business.

    Border Report ·

  96. The Doors to American Higher Education Are Closing

    The Trump administration’s visa restrictions have made a coveted place at a U.S. university unattainable for certain foreign students.

    The Dispatch ·

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