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17 States Sue Education Department to Challenge Policy Requiring Colleges to Collect Race Data
The coalition led by Massachusetts argues new survey reporting, intended to ensure race is no longer a factor in university admissions, is illegal.
Senate Advances Bill Aimed at Making Housing Affordable
The bill seeks to rein in corporate landlords and ensure that families, rather than corporations, buy homes in the country.
Judge Halts Construction of ICE Detention Center in Maryland
There is no evidence that authorities completed an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment, the judge says.
Republican Lawmaker Introduces House Bill to Strengthen Taiwan’s Energy Security Amid Rising China Threats
China sees Taiwan’s reliance on energy imports as a vulnerability, Rep. Pat Harrigan says.
Lawsuit Demands Costco Pass Tariff Refund to Customers Who Paid Higher Prices
The shopper claims the retailer increased prices during unlawful import taxes but does not intend to pass the refunds onto customers.
Newsom Says He’s Not Aware of ‘Imminent Threats’ to California Amid Iran War
ABC reported that Iran planned to hit the Golden State. The governor’s security office has elevated its posture since the war started, an official said.
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‘Accidental Landlords’ Near Record High as Home Sellers Turn to Rentals: Report
Seven of the 10 markets with the most accidental landlords—discouraged sellers who rent out their property instead—were in Florida and Texas, Zillow said.
Florida AG Demands Tampa Mayor Reverse ‘Sanctuary Policies’
Failure to do so could result in civil penalties or removal from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier told the mayor.
Landmark Texas Antifa Case Heads to Jury
Defense attorneys who rested without calling a witness say the federal government didn’t prove its case.
Cornyn Supports Ending Filibuster as He Seeks Trump’s Endorsement
The senator notes that he has long supported the filibuster as an important safeguard against ‘all sorts of bad ideas and dangerous policies.’
Supreme Court Justices Kavanaugh, Jackson Publicly Disagree Over Emergency Docket
Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the court’s handling of cases, while Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the court has ‘warped’ the process.
Genetics, Family History Behind Plaintiff’s Mental Health Struggles, Not Social Media, Says Defense Expert
As a landmark social media trial winds down, lawyers engage in final, heated skirmishes over the woman’s addiction narrative.
Race to Succeed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Heads to Runoff
Greene announced on Nov. 21 that she would step down from Congress, with her retirement taking effect on Jan. 5.
White House: Trump Does Not Rule Out Boots on Ground in Iran
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump ‘does not rule options out’ when asked about a Democratic senator’s warning of a potential ground troop deployment.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Says Tehran Will Retaliate If US Starts Infrastructure War
The official also says Iran isn’t seeking a cease-fire.
US Designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood received training and support from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to the State Department.
Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Iran’s Selection of New Supreme Leader
President Donald Trump warns that Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment may exacerbate the ongoing conflict.
Iran Rejected Offer of Unlimited Nuclear Fuel for Civilian Purposes, Trump Says
After the U.S. obliterated some of Iran’s key nuclear sites last summer, the regime continued pursuing nuclear capabilities at unacceptable levels, Trump said.
