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Thu, Mar 20th at 12:38 pm
Taliban frees an American man who was abducted while traveling in Afghanistan more than 2 years ago The Associated PressTrump Secures Release of American Detained in Afghanistan The Wall Street JournalTaliban releases US detainee George Glezmann in Trump administration deal Al Jazeera EnglishTaliban frees American hostage George Glezmann following negotiations with US, Qatar Fox NewsTaliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022 The New York Times
Thu, Mar 20th at 11:14 am
‘This Is Worse’: Trump’s Judicial Defiance Veers Beyond the Autocrat Playbook The New York TimesIf Trump Defies the Courts, Here’s What a Judge Can Do POLITICOAnalysis | More than a dozen judges have said Trump and Co. probably broke the law The Washington PostTwo perspectives on the role of the courts in the early months of Trump's second term NPRThe judges Trump scorns should stand their ground The Economist
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:07 pm
Georgetown University student detained by immigration authorities BBC.comD.H.S. Detains a Georgetown University Academic The New York TimesICE arrests Indian Georgetown doctoral student, accused of spreading Hamas propaganda Fox NewsGeorgetown University graduate student detained by immigration authorities NBC NewsTrump moves to deport Indian pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student Al Jazeera English
Thu, Mar 20th at 11:08 am
What could happen to your student loans without the Education Department CNBCTrump to Sign Executive Order to Dismantle Education Department: Live Updates The New York TimesPlaybook PM: Washington braces for education fallout POLITICOTrump administration live updates: President to sign order aimed at dismantling Education Department NBC NewsTrump to dramatically downsize education department but it will still handle student loans, says White House – live The Guardian US
Thu, Mar 20th at 6:00 am
US universities face choice to surrender or fight back against Trump’s ‘takeover’ The Guardian USTrump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation The New York TimesColumbia University signals it will comply with Trump administration's demands NBC NewsThe Cost of the Government’s Attack on Columbia The AtlanticColumbia University nears deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding, must comply with demands ABC7 New York
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:00 am
Prosecutors say University of Idaho suspect bought a knife on Amazon months before stabbings The Associated PressWhy prosecutors want selfie of Idaho college murders' suspect shown at trial NBC NewsIdaho murders case: Bryan Kohberger selfie used by prosecutors to clap back at 'bushy eyebrow' denial Fox NewsBryan Kohberger knife purchase, selfie emerge in Idaho killings case NewsNation NowBryan Kohberger’s defense seeks to exclude “Bushy Eyebrows” witness testimony in Idaho Murder case KHQ Right Now
Thu, Mar 20th at 6:05 am
Trump Offers to Take Control of Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants in Ceasefire Deal The Moscow TimesNuclear experts pour cold water on US idea to restore and run Ukrainian power plant CNNWhy Donald Trump is interested in Ukraine’s nuclear power plants Financial TimesPartial ceasefire comes with warning from Kyiv: Russia breaches deals The Washington PostThe White House adds Ukrainian power plants to its growing wish list MSNBC
Wed, Mar 19th at 9:31 pm
Nonprofit’s Leader Convicted of Siphoning Off $240 Million in Federal Food Aid The New York TimesFeeding Our Future head Aimee Bock convicted on all fraud charges MPR NewsMinnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts The Associated PressFeeding Our Future's executive director has been found guilty. What about the other 69 defendants? KARE11.comFeeding Our Futures ‘ringleader’ guilty of fraud MinnPost
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:56 pm
Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution NBC NewsGOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn resigns after federal charge accusing him of soliciting a minor for sex CBS MinnesotaRepublican charged with soliciting a minor resigns from Minnesota senate The Guardian USRepublican behind ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ bill resigns after criminal charge MSNBCEichorn resigns Minnesota Senate seat amid soliciting a minor charge MPR News
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:50 pm
Shielded Kennedy Files Hid Spies, Not Conspiracies The New York TimesPeople named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released The Associated PressTheir Social Security info was revealed in JFK files. One plans to sue. USA TODAYIn Rush to Release Kennedy Files, Personal Information Went Public, Too The New York TimesJoe Rogan Poses 4-Word Question After Release of JFK Files Yahoo
Thu, Mar 20th at 11:41 am
Greenpeace verdict is ‘weaponization of legal system’, advocacy groups say The GuardianGreenpeace must pay at least $660m over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury The Guardian USWhat to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decision The Associated PressGreenpeace Ordered to Pay Hundreds of Millions in Oil-Pipeline Suit The Wall Street JournalGreenpeace Is Ordered to Pay Energy Transfer, a Pipeline Company, $660 Million The New York Times
Thu, Mar 20th at 8:45 am
FBI agent who criticized Trump charged with sharing confidential documents ReutersFBI agent who accused agency of political bias arrested at New York airport The Guardian USEx-FBI agent who accused agency of political bias is charged with disclosing confidential records WOODTV.comFBI agent who accused Trump administration of political bias charged with unlawful disclosures ABC NewsFBI agent who has criticized the bureau arrested on charges of sharing confidential information The Associated Press
Thu, Mar 20th at 11:32 am
Why the parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki want their daughter declared dead CNNView Full Coverage on Google News
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:56 pm
‘We don’t know how any of this will play out’: what’s next for US deportees in El Salvador The Guardian USLive updates: Trump administration must respond to judge in deportation flights case The Associated PressDefiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis The New York TimesTrump administration escalates legal battle over alleged gang member deportations ABC NewsImmigration: Why it’s so outrageous that Trump is invoking this obscure 200-year-old wartime law. Slate
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:04 pm
Crowd jeers Hageman at tense Laramie town hall. She calls them ‘hysterical.’ WyoFileRepublican lawmaker booed during rowdy town hall after complaining crowd is 'obsessed' with the government NBC NewsSome cheers, a lot of jeers: Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman stops in Laramie for town hall state tour Wyoming TribuneGOP Lawmaker Weirdly Claps For Herself While Crowd Boos Her For Supporting Musk YahooGOP lawmaker booed for DOGE defense at Wyoming town hall The Hill
Thu, Mar 20th at 2:07 pm
As Trump attacks DEI, UC bans ‘diversity statements’ in faculty hiring Los Angeles TimesThe University of California Will Stop Requiring Diversity Statements in Hiring The New York TimesUniversity of California bans diversity statements in hiring Daily CalifornianUniversity of California Eliminating Diversity Statements in Hiring National ReviewDiversity Statements Coming to an End at the University of California Reason
Thu, Mar 20th at 8:22 am
Europe Delays Tariffs on U.S. Whiskey to Make Time to Negotiate The New York TimesEurope delays tariffs on US goods, including whiskey CNNEU delays implementing first retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to middle of April CNBCEU delays retaliatory tariffs; official says it's US who will 'lose': Live updates USA TODAYEU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April Reuters
Thu, Mar 20th at 8:44 am
Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained DW (English)Britain beefs up travel warnings over US border enforcement Reuters UKBritain updates travel advisory to US: ‘Could face arrest if found violating entry rules’ The Indian ExpressGermany updates US travel advice after 3 citizens are detained The HillU.K. issues new travel advice for citizens going to the U.S. Axios
Thu, Mar 20th at 10:38 am
Why Washington and the business world are freaking out about Trump’s FTC firings POLITICOWhat Trump's agency firings mean for the FCC AxiosThe Federal Trade Commission keeps tabs on big business. Trump fired 2 of its members NPRTrump fires both Democratic commissioners at FTC ReutersCourts Won't Stop Trump’s Hostile Takeover of the FTC. Here's How to Resist. Tech Policy Press
Thu, Mar 20th at 10:51 am
Michigan hospital employee shoots co-worker outside building in 'targeted attack': Police ABC NewsLive Blog: Suspect in Troy hospital parking garage shooting taken into custody in Macomb Township WXYZ 7 Action News DetroitShooting at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital: what we know with suspect now in custody MLive.comLive stream: Police respond to reports of active shooter at Oakland County hospital WDIV ClickOnDetroitSuspect in custody, 1 injured in Troy Hospital shooting WILX
Thu, Mar 20th at 1:49 pm
How the G.O.P. Went From Championing Campus Free Speech to Fighting It The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
Thu, Mar 20th at 11:16 am
Congressional Republicans threaten revolt over Trump-led defence shake-up The Guardian USTrump won’t kill Nato, the alliance is already dead The TelegraphUS Republican lawmakers voice alarm over possible Pentagon command shake-up ReutersPentagon weighs major cuts to top of US military YahooTrump admin considers giving up NATO command that has been exclusively American since Eisenhower NBC News
Thu, Mar 20th at 1:26 am
Sen. Bennet on Dem leaders: 'It's important for people to know when it's time to go' NPRDemocrat Bennet on Schumer: ‘It’s important … to know when it’s time to go’ The Hill4 more progressive groups pressure Schumer to ‘stand up’ or resign as leader POLITICOSchumer's shutdown cave shows Democrats must throw out the old playbook in the Trump era MSNBCDemocrats Call Chuck Schumer’s Senate Leadership Into Question The New York Times
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:58 pm
French scientist denied entry into the U.S., French government says ReutersFrench scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found The Guardian USU.S. Denied Entry to French Scientist Over Views on Trump Policies, France Says The New York TimesFrench academic denied entry to US for ‘personal opinion’ on Trump POLITICO EuropeFrench researcher denied entry to US for 'expressing personal opinion' on Trump policies Le Monde
Thu, Mar 20th at 6:52 am
The Fed holds interest rates. And, judge denies request to block DOGE's USIP takeover NPRView Full Coverage on Google News
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:19 pm
Oklahoma executes the man who killed a woman 20 years ago in a home invasion and robbery The Associated Press'A long time coming': Survivors of Wendell Grissom's deadly home invasion witness his execution KOCO Oklahoma CityMan executed in Oklahoma for murder of 23-year-old woman: 'I consider this a mercy' USA TODAYWendell Grissom executed in Oklahoma for 2005 murder of Amber Matthews news9.com KWTVWendell Grissom Execution: Oklahoma killer's final words and last meal Newsweek
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:41 pm
Revealed: Trump education cuts mean years of work – and millions of dollars – go to waste The Guardian USTrump to sign order to shut down Department of Education, White House says Reuters3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does ABC NewsFor education reform, restore power to the states The HillWhat the data says about the U.S. Department of Education Pew Research Center
Wed, Mar 19th at 5:39 pm
Facing a nearly $1 billion budget hole, LA officials warn city staffing cuts are inevitable LAistView Full Coverage on Google News
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:22 am
Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News
Thu, Mar 20th at 12:24 pm
Family of Boeing whistleblower sues company over his death BBC.comLawsuit filed against Boeing in whistleblower death: ‘He broke’ Live 5 News WCSCThe family of an airplane safety whistleblower is suing Boeing over his death YahooBoeing whistleblower’s estate blames company for death in new lawsuit WCBD News 2Boeing blamed for whistleblower’s death in new lawsuit The Seattle Times
Thu, Mar 20th at 8:13 am
Family of 3 missing after leaving Grand Canyon and driving through winter storm ABC NewsFamily traveling to Las Vegas from Grand Canyon disappears Fox 5 Las VegasDeputies searching for 3 people last seen on I-40 in northern Arizona Arizona's FamilyTraveling family missing in northern Arizona: CCSO FOX 10 News PhoenixAM Roundup: Family of three reported missing, first day of spring, Baby Days savings ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
Thu, Mar 20th at 11:05 am
Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry NPRBlack Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website The Guardian USCivil War Nurses, USS Constitution Commander Among Female Veterans Removed in Pentagon DEI Sweep Military.comPentagon history purge highlights which stories are told and why others are ignored PBS NewsHourPentagon removes web pages about Holocaust remembrance to comply with Trump DEI order The Independent
Thu, Mar 20th at 10:27 am
New York state’s top court blocks New York City law to allow noncitizen voting POLITICONew York's highest court strikes down noncitizen voting law for municipal elections ABC7 New YorkBlue state's top court strikes down law allowing non-citizens to vote Fox NewsNew York’s top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote The Associated PressProgressive Judges Hand Republicans Legal Victory on Non-Citizens Voting Newsweek
Wed, Mar 19th at 6:17 pm
The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine The Associated PressPutin's 'ceasefire' — Is Russia still bombing Ukraine? Yes Kyiv IndependentPutin woos Trump with a partial ceasefire and big geopolitical deal The EconomistIn Call With Trump, Putin Concedes Little on Ukraine The New York TimesPutin Makes Stunning Demand in Ukraine Call as Trump Stays Quiet Yahoo
Thu, Mar 20th at 10:22 am
Immigrant rights activist's arrest marks big shift in enforcement Axios‘We Finally Got You.’ Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado. The New York TimesICE: Jeanette Vizguerra pending removal from US FOX 31 DenverIce agents detain woman known for immigration advocacy in Colorado The Guardian USJeanette Vizguerra's attorneys say ICE made a procedural mistake and her due process has been violated Denverite
Thu, Mar 20th at 8:49 am
Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency The Conversation IndonesiaCONTINUING THE REDUCTION OF THE FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY The White HouseTrump order targeting Institute of Museum and Library Services could potentially affect Texas museums KSAT San AntonioMichigan rural libraries brace for hit from Trump order targeting spending Bridge MichiganUS agency targeted for elimination provided vital funding to Beck Center, Zoo Knoxville WATE 6 On Your Side
Wed, Mar 19th at 6:41 pm
Judge denies effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board, but criticizes DOGE's 'abominable' treatment of staff ABC NewsInstitute that held office standoff against DOGE on 'right path' following judge's order: admin Fox NewsJudge denies request by U.S. Institute of Peace to stop DOGE takeover The Washington PostJudge declines to immediately reverse Trump moves at U.S. Institute of Peace NPRJudge declines to bar DOGE from the US Institute of Peace after standoff Reuters
Thu, Mar 20th at 10:38 am
On Its Website, DOGE Deletes More Than 100 Government Leases It Said Were Canceled The New York TimesA list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year The Associated PressUnpacking DOGE’s plan to cut 14 federal office leases across Minnesota MinnPostWill DOGE close more federal offices in Iowa? These 7 leases are being terminated. Des Moines RegisterDOGE drops 4 Mississippi federal properties from office closures, savings list Clarion Ledger
Thu, Mar 20th at 10:06 am
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will call a snap election on Sunday with vote expected April 28 The Associated PressCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to call for snap election, reports say BBC.comCanada PM Carney to call for April 28 election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports Reuters CanadaCanada Election: Carney Set to Call Snap Election for April 28, Globe Says BloombergCarney will ask Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday and call election, sources say CBC News
Wed, Mar 19th at 7:04 pm
Trump Says Houthis in Yemen Will Be ‘Annihilated,’ as U.S. Keeps Up Strikes The New York TimesUS reportedly launches four strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah The Times of IsraelTrump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound Yemen The Associated PressUS strikes hit targets in Yemeni capital, Houthi-run TV reports ReutersTrump’s military cudgel in Yemen will not achieve US regional objectives Atlantic Council
Wed, Mar 19th at 7:10 pm
‘He is innocent’: family of deported Venezuelan rebukes Trump claims The GuardianMan deported to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act because of soccer logo tattoo: Attorney ABC News'It's him, it's him!' - Mother spots son deported from US in mega-prison footage BBC.comImmigrants disappear from US detainee tracking system after deportation flights The Associated PressFamilies of deported Venezuelans are distraught their loved ones were sent to El Salvador NBC News
Wed, Mar 19th at 7:46 pm
White House calls on Supreme Court to rein in judges blocking Trump's agenda Reuters.comTrump administration live updates: Trump expected to sign EO to dissolve Department of Education ABC NewsWhite House says Trump is right to call for impeachment of ‘partisan judges’ The Guardian USTrump is serious about impeaching a federal judge. But that doesn’t mean it will happen, deputy chief of staff says. POLITICOFederal judge targeted by Trump for impeachment is a bipartisan appointee with a three-decade career in Washington NBC News
Wed, Mar 19th at 10:08 pm
Texas Senate passes ban on sale of consumable THC, several other priority bills KVUE.comTexas Senate passes hemp ban, a Dan Patrick priority The Texas TribuneTexas Senate Approves Ban On Hemp Products With Any Amount Of THC ForbesBill banning THC passes in Texas Senate CBS NewsHow Dan Patrick’s pledge to ban THC in Texas could shutter an $8B industry Houston Chronicle
Wed, Mar 19th at 9:27 pm
DOGE to Fired CISA Staff: Email Us Your Personal Data Krebs on SecurityTrump administration reinstating nearly 25,000 fired federal workers BBC.comWe finally learned how many federal probationary workers the White House fired and where they worked Business InsiderThe Pentagon is asking 364 fired probationary employees to come back Defense OneReinstated, but Not Back to Work: Fired Workers Linger in ‘Limbo’ The New York Times
Wed, Mar 19th at 6:48 am
Musk, DOGE violated Constitution, judge says. And, when egg prices might drop NPRElon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds The New York TimesUSAID Ruling May Be Beginning of the End for Musk BloombergElon Musk and DOGE Lost a Big Case. What It Means for Tesla Stock and 3 More Things to Know. Barron'sJudge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution The Associated Press
Wed, Mar 19th at 6:32 pm
Polis defends school budget, calls out teachers for protesting on a school day Colorado Public RadioAurora Public Schools cancels classes Thursday for rally at State Capitol FOX 31 DenverWhat’s at stake in Colorado’s school-funding fight as teachers descend on Capitol The Denver PostSome Colorado schools could see funding cut, governor's office acknowledges amid teacher rally at the capitol Denver 7 Colorado NewsColorado teachers prepare to protest at state Capitol, urging lawmakers not to cut funding for schools 9News.com KUSA
Wed, Mar 19th at 6:49 pm
Teachers sue Trump admin for stopping affordable student loan repayment plans ABC NewsTrump administration sued for 'breaking the student loan system' USA TODAYStudent Loan Recertification Extensions Announced For Borrowers ForbesFrom $500 to $5000: Millennials are watching monthly student loan payments skyrocket funder Donald Trump FortuneStudent Loan Borrowers See Payments Soar After Trump's Changes Newsweek
Thu, Mar 20th at 3:00 am
Trump Officials Ordered NYC Congestion Pricing to End by March 21. What Happens Now? The New York TimesNew Jersey lawmakers call for MTA to honor DOT's congestion pricing shutdown deadline ABC7 New YorkCongestion Pricing’s Big Winner? Bus Riders nyc.streetsblog.orgCongestion pricing will continue past federal deadline, MTA chair says Spectrum News NY1Congestion pricing stays as MTA battles Trump administration in court News 12 New Jersey
Wed, Mar 19th at 1:12 pm
Longtime Rollin’ 60s Crips Leader and Show Business Entrepreneur Charged in Federal Complaint Alleging Racketeering Crimes Department of JusticeLA Crips leader and music exec Big U arrested by the feds for slew of ‘Mafia-like crimes’ — including human trafficking New York Post Eugene Henley Jr: Los Angeles Crips leader, music exec Big U accused of 'mafia-like' crimes ABC7 Los AngelesLongtime LA gang leader suspected of murder and human trafficking declares his innocence in video YahooAlleged gang leader accused of killing aspiring rapper in North Las Vegas News3LV
Wed, Mar 19th at 4:49 pm
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says fellow Republicans 'afraid' of Trump, Musk ABC NewsRepublican senator Lisa Murkowski says she is ‘disturbed’ by federal firings and unafraid of Musk – as it happened The Guardian USGOP senator says she'll keep criticizing DOGE even if Elon Musk spends 'the next billion dollars that he makes off of Starlink' against her Business InsiderMurkowski: Republicans quiet out of fear ‘they’re going to be taken down’ The HillGOP Senator Slams Republicans for Being “Afraid” of Elon Musk The New Republic
Thu, Mar 20th at 7:00 am
From TV to CMS: How Dr. Oz could shape Medicare and Medicaid NPRUS Senate Democrats call on Trump Medicare nominee Dr. Oz to pay $400,000 in avoided taxes Reuters"He's Signing A Death Warrant For Anyone Over 75": Older Adults Are Sharing How They Feel About Dr. Oz Potentially Overseeing Medicare YahooGOP senator hits Dr. Oz on abortion and trans rights AxiosDr. Oz Is Now the Grown-Up in the Room The Atlantic
Wed, Mar 19th at 5:53 pm
Trump admin. cuts funding for program that tracked Ukrainian children abducted by Russia NPRTrump terminates program tracking mass abductions of Ukrainian children The Washington PostTrump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia The New York TimesTrump administration halts program to track abducted Ukrainian children, lawmakers say ReutersDemocrats Press Marco Rubio Over 'Deleted' Russian War Crimes Data Newsweek