3 d. ago How Trump's immigration policy changes who gets arrested and detained

During his second Presidential campaign, Donald Trump vowed to carry out the largest deportation program the U.S. has ever seen.And true to his word – Trump's administration is arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants without legal status.But as part of the crackdown on illegal immigration, legal immigrants are getting caught up in the mix.And then there's people like Amir Makled – a U.S. Citizen and lawyer. Makled was detained by Border agents at a Detroit airport as he returned from a family vacation in the Caribbean. How is the Trump administration's immigration policy changing who is getting arrested and detained? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Events

3 d. ago TechCrunch Mobility: Jeff Bezos backs a secretive EV startup and Lucid snaps up Nikola’s assets 

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. If there is one certainty in this uncertain moment, it’s this: U.S. tariff policy is likely to change again. As of Friday morning, there […]

Technology

6 d. ago New Social Security rules will create hurdles for millions of seniors, report finds

A new report from a left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds that upcoming changes to Social Security will amount to a "45-mile trip for some 6 million seniors."

Politics

7 d. ago Washington school sports authority will not change policy on transgender student athletes

Washington school sports authority will not change policy on transgender student athletes  The Spokesman-Review

Society

7 d. ago Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount

In a recent memo to employees, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke made a bold policy change: teams must demonstrate why AI can’t perform a job before they’re permitted to ask for more headcount and resources. “Before asking for more headcount and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI,” Lütke […]

Politics

7 d. ago Transgenders Outraged that Google's YouTube May Embrace Free Speech on 'Gender Identity'

LGBT advocates are sounding the alarm after Google's YouTube discreetly removed language protecting "gender identity and expression" from its public hate speech policy this year. The change could be a sign that the video platform is moving towards free speech on contentious issues during Donald Trump's second term. The post Transgenders Outraged that Google’s YouTube May Embrace Free Speech on ‘Gender Identity’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

9 d. ago Northwest communities participate in national ‘Hands Off’ day of action against policy changes under Trump and Musk

Northwest communities participate in national ‘Hands Off’ day of action against policy changes under Trump and Musk  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

Politics

1 week ago Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday

Meta will no longer have any fact-checkers in the U.S. come Monday, according to Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan. Meta announced this significant policy change in January when it also loosened its content moderation rules. The timing of this change coincided with President Trump’s inauguration, which Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg attended after […]

Politics

1 week ago College presidents say threats to cut federal funding making leadership difficult

University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents say that makes their jobs more challenging.

Politics

1 week ago Mayor Lurie is planning a major shift in S.F. drug policy. Here’s what will change

Mayor Lurie is planning a major shift in S.F. drug policy. Here’s what will change  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

1 week ago Ithaca College lets trans athlete compete in women's rowing competition after NCAA changes gender policy

Ithaca College has admitted to letting a trans athlete compete on the rowing team, and the NCAA has not indicated that the school will face consequences.

Events

2 w. ago Yankees' Carlos Rodon's beard draws mixed reviews from fans on social media after facial hair policy change

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon's beard during the team's opener against the Milwaukee Brewers drew mixed reviews from fans on social media.

Sport

2 w. ago In federal court in Boston, transgender Americans aim to block Trump’s passport policy change

The American Civil Liberties Union will be in court Tuesday in Boston seeking a preliminary injunction. The post In federal court in Boston, transgender Americans aim to block Trump’s passport policy change appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

3 w. ago Columbia on track to regain funding after policy changes, education head says

Columbia on track to regain funding after policy changes, education head says  The Washington Post

Events

3 w. ago Trans athlete Sadie Schreiner alleges ban from Team USA track events amid quiet rule change to gender policy

Trans athlete Sadie Schreiner alleges to have been banned from Team USA track events while in Maine, amid a quiet rule change to the organization's policy.

Events

3 w. ago Columbia University Agrees to Make Policy Changes After Trump Admin Pulls Funding

Columbia University revealed they were making several policy changes such as allowing campus police officers to make arrests, rules regarding protesting, and discipline, among others. The post Columbia University Agrees to Make Policy Changes After Trump Admin Pulls Funding appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 w. ago Windsor snowbirds express frustration over new U.S. travel policy change

Windsor snowbirds express frustration over new U.S. travel policy change  Windsor Star

Events

4 w. ago Donald Trump is changing the political culture of the United States

Donald Trump is changing the political culture of the United States  Policy Options

Politics

4 w. ago SCMP: China is changing policy on the Arctic due to cooperation between the United States and Russia

SCMP: China is changing policy on the Arctic due to cooperation between the United States and Russia  Eurasia Daily

Politics