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Republicans Grapple With Thorny H-1B Visa Issue
Democrats view the visa program as a flashpoint issue that could divide the Republican base and bring them gains.
DOJ Must Return Data Seized From Comey Confidant, Court Will Retain Copy: Judge
Prosecutors can seek a new warrant for the files, judge says.
National Trust Sues Trump Admin Over White House Ballroom Project
The Trump administration says the president has legal authority to move forward with construction.
Jan. 6 Defendant Who Faced Extradition From Poland Returns to US
Chris O’Neill recounted his experience during and after Jan. 6, 2021.
AI Is Super Charging the World’s E-waste Crisis
Generative AI and the complex web of infrastructure needed to support it is fueling a surge in e-waste.
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2 US Army Soldiers, Civilian Interpreter Killed by ISIS Terrorist in Syria
‘This was an ISIS attack on us and Syria. We will retaliate,’ Trump said.
Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
UC Berkeley PhD Student Charged With Felony Vandalism Causing Over $46,000 in Equipment Damage
Jiarui Zou is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 15.
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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Free Speech Case Over Vanity Plate
The Tennessee Supreme Court previously held that license plates constitute government speech, not private expression.
DOJ Sues States for Voter Information–What to Know
The Justice Department is also suing Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election.
Appeals Court Halts Boasberg’s Contempt Proceedings Over Deportations
The Justice Department accused U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of pursuing a fishing expedition.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against 4 More States Over Voter Data
So far, lawsuits have been brought against 18 states, the Justice Department said.
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
The move comes as the Trump administration rolls back TPS designations it says have been exploited and fuel illegal immigration.
On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
Minneapolis Passes Beefed-Up Sanctuary Law, Citing ‘City Values’ as ICE Arrests Mount
The 13-0 vote further underscores progressives’ opposition to Trump’s ramped-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Indiana Senate Rejects Redistricting Bill Favoring Republicans
The vote was 19–31, with 21 senators from the Republican supermajority voting against the bill.
Americans Could See up to $2,000 Tax Refunds Next Year, Says Treasury Secretary
Refunds will be coming during the tax year, Scott Bessent said.
Ukraine, US Officials in Agreement on Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted security as key to post-war economic outlook in talks with U.S. officials.
Federal Government Buys Fleet of Planes for Deportation
The six Boeing 737 commercial passenger aircraft will be used to remove foreign deportees from the country. ICE currently uses charter aircraft.
