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Fewer International Students Enrolling at US Colleges and Universities
The Trump administration has tried to incentivize schools to keep their population of foreign students below 15 percent of total undergraduate enrollment.
5 Ways Trump Admin Plans to Boost Affordable Housing
Examining the multi-faceted approach to reviving the American Dream of homeownership.
Trump Says He Has Talked With Democrats About New Health Care Payment Plan
‘Insurance companies are making a fortune,’ the president said.
Chinese American Sentenced for Stealing US Missile-Detection Tech for China
Prosecutors argued that the individual intentionally stole U.S. tech secrets, citing his long history of stealing trade secrets to support the Chinese military.
122 Missing Children Located Across Florida, FBI Says
Operation Home for the Holidays was headed by the U.S. Marshals Service alongside other federal agencies and local law enforcement.
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Appeals Court Halts DOT Restrictions on Commercial Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants
The court said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration failed to demonstrate any safety benefit from the rule.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Withholding Federal Funding to University of California
The plaintiffs said they welcomed the judge’s decision and denounced the administration’s actions.
Cremation Will Outpace Burial 6-to-1 by 2045, New Report Says
As funeral costs increase, some families are taking it upon themselves to bring their loved ones home.
US Military Carries Out 21st Strike on Suspected Drug Boat
Three men were killed in the strike, bringing the total number killed in military anti-drug activity to 83.
Trump Withdraws Nominee for Top IRS Lawyer
Donald Korb served in the Bush administration from 2004 to 2008.
‘Catholic Church Is Wrong’ on Illegal Immigration, Homan Says
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said it opposes the ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ of people.
DHS Drives Historic Drop in US Foreign-Born Population
In January, there were 53.3 million immigrants in the country; this number dipped to 51.9 million in June, the first decline since the 1960s, according to Pew.
Congressional Democrats Urge Supreme Court to Limit Trump’s Power to Remove Officials of Independent Agencies
The Democrats said Congress should be able to limit the reasons for which presidents can fire officials in certain agencies.
Indiana Senate Will Not Meet on Redistricting in December
Republican Gov. Mike Braun urged lawmakers to proceed with a vote despite the Senate’s announcement.
New Prosecutor Appointed in Trump Georgia Election Case
Although Trump is unlikely to be prosecuted while he is in office, there are 14 other defendants such as former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
Judge Orders DHS to Release Hundreds of ICE Detainees in Chicago
The judge said that 615 detained illegal immigrants were not subject to mandatory detention and did not have final removal orders.
Full SNAP Benefits to Be Restored by Monday, Agriculture Secretary Says
Rollins said states are responsible for distributing the restored benefits through their own systems.
BBC Apologizes to Trump for Misleading Viewers With Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned after the scandal.
