69 m. ago A New Test of Federal Judges’ Power, and Overdose Deaths Plummet

Plus, the campy singing contest the whole world watches.

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2 h. ago In Birthright Citizenship Case, Supreme Court Examines the Power of District Judges

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether federal judges can block Trump administration policy across the country.

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8 h. ago South L.A. residents who allegedly tried to chase and block immigration officers face federal charges

South L.A. residents who allegedly tried to chase and block immigration officers face federal charges  Los Angeles Times

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10 h. ago ICE agents reportedly used Worcester woman’s grandchild as ‘bait’

When her mother rushed outside their home to take custody of the infant, federal agents arrested Ferreira De Oliveira and no longer seemed interested in arresting her daughter, the younger woman told Rolling Stone. The post ICE agents reportedly used Worcester woman’s grandchild as ‘bait’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago Rise in homeless camps on state land in Anchorage and elsewhere prompts new protocols to clear them

Rise in homeless camps on state land in Anchorage and elsewhere prompts new protocols to clear them  Anchorage Daily News

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11 h. ago Report: FBI to Prioritize Immigration Enforcement, Scale Back White

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has ordered agents to direct more attention to purging illegal aliens from the United States, with sources telling Reuters that they were told to deprioritize white-collar crime investigations to devote more time to immigration enforcement. The post Report: FBI to Prioritize Immigration Enforcement, Scale Back White-Collar Crime Investigations appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago DOJ charges Harvard researcher who expressed fears over being returned to Russia

The DOJ has federally charged Kseniia Petrova, the Harvard researcher who was found by a customs agent to be carrying undeclared frog embryos.

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12 h. ago White House: Trump, Qataris Agree to $1.2 Trillion Economic Commitment

The White House announced Wednesday that the United States and Qatar have reached an agreement that will generate at least $1.2 trillion in economic exchange. The post White House: Trump, Qataris Agree to $1.2 Trillion Economic Commitment appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Colorado school district suing state over policy that allows trans athletes in girls sports

Colorado's D49 filed a lawsuit against CHSAA and the attorney general, arguing state laws on trans athletes in girls sports violate federal Title IX obligations.

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12 h. ago Georgetown researcher released from immigration detention on federal judge's order

Badar Khan Suri is the latest scholar targeted by the Trump administration to be released from detention.

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13 h. ago Some federal agencies dealing with DOGE cuts feel confusion and concern for the future

Reporters have been looking at federal agencies and employees impacted by DOGE cuts from food inspectors to nuclear scientists to firefighters, and the broader effects of the restructuring efforts.

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13 h. ago South Los Angeles Man and Woman Arrested on Federal Charge for Impeding Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement

South Los Angeles Man and Woman Arrested on Federal Charge for Impeding Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement  Department of Justice (.gov)

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13 h. ago ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ is Tom Cruise at his best and his worst

The first hour of "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" is a boring, incomprehensible mess. But by the end of the movie, Tom Cruise will make you a believer. The post ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ is Tom Cruise at his best and his worst appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 h. ago The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water

Federal rules to reduce the levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are getting delayed.

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14 h. ago What to know about a federal proposal to help families pay for private school

Republicans want to use the federal tax code to create a national school voucher even in states where voters have fought such efforts.

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15 h. ago ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ review: Impressively tiring

‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ review: Impressively tiring  The Seattle Times

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15 h. ago Healey administration calls for hiring freeze amid federal funding concerns

The freeze will take effect May 27 and is aimed at managing the state’s finances as it finalizes the spending budget for the next fiscal year. The post Healey administration calls for hiring freeze amid federal funding concerns appeared first on Boston.com.

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16 h. ago As Harvard Battles Trump, Its President Will Take a 25% Pay Cut

The university is facing cuts of more than $2.6 billion in federal funding and has already taken other steps to save money.

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17 h. ago 20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster

20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster-relief funds  PBS

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17 h. ago The best Italian food isn’t in Boston’s North End, readers say. Here’s where to find it.

Julian Edelman stirred the pot — and readers agreed: Federal Hill beats the North End for Italian food. Here's why. The post The best Italian food isn’t in Boston’s North End, readers say. Here’s where to find it. appeared first on Boston.com.

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