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Brad Lander, NYC Mayoral Candidate, Arrested by ICE Agents at Immigration Courthouse - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Brad Lander, NYC Mayoral Candidate, Arrested by ICE Agents at Immigration Courthouse The New York TimesNew York City comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander released after arrest by immigration officers inside court CNNNew York City Comptroller Brad Lander released after his arrest at an immigration court NBC NewsHere is a list of Democrats who have been arrested, detained or charged under Trump AxiosNYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by DHS agents, released hours later after alleged officer assault Fox News
America’s spies say Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment - PBS
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
America’s spies say Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment PBSTrump brushes off US intel reports on Iran to align himself with Israel The Guardian‘I don’t care what she said’: Trump dismisses Tulsi Gabbard led US intel report on Iran’s nuclear program The Indian ExpressTrump blows off Gabbard downplaying Iran nuke threat, but WH still says president and intel chief are in sync Fox NewsInside the clashes between Trump and Gabbard Politico
How the US has shifted military jets and ships in the Middle East - AP News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
How the US has shifted military jets and ships in the Middle East AP NewsExclusive | Israel Is Running Low on Defensive Interceptors, Official Says WSJExclusive: US moving fighter jets to Middle East as Israel-Iran war rages ReutersUSS Nimitz heading to Middle East, defense official says Navy TimesThe Iron Dome, David's Sling and Arrow: Israel's air defences visualised Australian Broadcasting Corporation
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's social media posts crush hopes of an Israel-Iran ceasefire - CNBC
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's social media posts crush hopes of an Israel-Iran ceasefire CNBCLive updates: Israel-Iran missile attacks, strikes on Tehran, Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ CNNIsrael-Iran live updates: Trump weighs strike on Iran; conflict enters sixth day The Washington PostLIVE: Israel-Iran attacks continue; Trump demands unconditional surrender Al JazeeraUS positions military to potentially join Israel war with Iran The Hill
Procession held to honor Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman - kare11.com
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Procession held to honor Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman kare11.comFrom sermons in the Congo to funeral home jobs, Minnesota suspect’s life took a strange turn in recent years CNNMan charged with killing prominent lawmaker could face a rarity for Minnesota: the death penalty ABC NewsSuspect who terrorized Minnesota's political leaders after deadly shooting found crawling in rural field NBC NewsHow the right spread ‘brutal and cruel’ misinformation after Minnesota lawmaker killings The Guardian
New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes, prompt state of emergency order - CBS News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes, prompt state of emergency order CBS NewsTrout Fire Morning Update for June 17, 2025 NM Fire InfoEvacuations ordered for 2 wildfires in New Mexico KOATTUESDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Firefighters work to hold Trout Fire at NM 35 Silver City Daily PressNew Mexico Wildfire Map Shows Blazes Raging Across 76,000 Acres Newsweek
Sen. Padilla gets emotional on Senate floor recounting being handcuffed at Noem news conference - ABC News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Sen. Padilla gets emotional on Senate floor recounting being handcuffed at Noem news conference ABC NewsPadilla says in Senate ‘it’s time to wake up’ after forced removal from Noem’s event AP NewsPadilla calls Trump a "tyrant" in emotional Senate floor speech AxiosAlex Padilla: ‘Not shocked in the least bit’ about Brad Lander’s arrest PoliticoAlex Padilla recounts his removal from DHS news conference in emotional Senate speech NPR
How the Senate’s proposed Medicaid cuts could deepen the rural hospital crisis - NBC News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
How the Senate’s proposed Medicaid cuts could deepen the rural hospital crisis NBC NewsConcerns growing over 'beautiful' bill's potential impact on rural hospitals 13wham.comYes, They’re Going After Medicare Too - by Jonathan Cohn The BulwarkGillibrand visits Adirondack Health, warns Medicaid cuts would limit healthcare access NCPR: North Country Public RadioLocal hospital included in ‘at risk’ list for proposed Medicaid cuts WDTN.com
Florida’s GOP skirmish has been dominated by lawmakers. It’s DeSantis’ turn now. - Politico
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Florida’s GOP skirmish has been dominated by lawmakers. It’s DeSantis’ turn now. PoliticoFlorida’s House Speaker Stood Up to DeSantis, and Shifted the Power Dynamics The New York TimesFlorida budget puts millions in reserves as economic uncertainty brews. Here's a look by the numbers AP NewsLegislature approves tax cut package, budget after extended session marked by GOP infighting Florida PhoenixFlorida TaxWatch flags $416M in 'budget turkeys' for DeSantis veto pen Tallahassee Democrat
Mamdani Narrows Cuomo’s Lead in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, New Poll Finds - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Mamdani Narrows Cuomo’s Lead in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, New Poll Finds The New York TimesCuomo maintains double-digit lead over Mamdani, but his advantage is shrinking Politico2025 NYC Mayoral Poll Cuomo Holds His Lead One Week Before Primary Day, as Voters Express Unease with City’s Direction Manhattan InstituteNew York mayor’s race emerges as proxy war for Democrats’ future The HillAndrew Cuomo’s comfortable lead over Zohran Mamdani cut by 50% in home stretch before Dem mayoral primary: poll New York Post
US judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people - Reuters
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
US judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people ReutersTrans people can obtain US passport that aligns with their gender identity, judge rules The GuardianBiden-appointed judge blocks Trump's move to only allow two genders on US passports Fox NewsFederal Judge Certifies Class Action for Transgender People Seeking Passports The New York TimesJudge says government can't limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people AP News
Virginians pick their Democratic ticket, setting up consequential November election - WTOP
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Virginians pick their Democratic ticket, setting up consequential November election WTOPVirginia Primary Election Results 2025 The New York TimesVirginia’s governor’s race could be a barometer for how voters feel about Trump NPRTrump not on ballot but president influences Tuesday's high-stakes primary Fox NewsVirginia nail-biter: Early takeaways from the Democratic primaries The Hill
In Minnesota, where parties must work together, lawmakers push back on Washington rhetoric - Star Tribune
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
In Minnesota, where parties must work together, lawmakers push back on Washington rhetoric Star TribuneGOP senator deletes inflammatory social media posts about Minnesota shootings CNNSen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over "cruel" post on Minnesota lawmaker shootings CBS NewsHow US senator falsely claimed Minnesota shooting suspect was ‘Marxist’ Al Jazeera‘Have you no decency?’ Read the scathing letter a Minnesota US Senate staffer sent to Mike Lee sltrib.com
DHS Secretary Noem taken to hospital after allergic reaction - The Washington Post
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
DHS Secretary Noem taken to hospital after allergic reaction The Washington PostHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Hospitalized WSJHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem transported to DC-area hospital after allergic reaction, DHS says CNNDHS Secretary Kristi Noem Taken to D.C. Hospital in Ambulance YahooHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hospitalized after allergic reaction Fox News
‘Occupation’ or fighting ‘rebellion’? 9th Circuit weighs Trump’s case for troops in L.A. - Los Angeles Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
‘Occupation’ or fighting ‘rebellion’? 9th Circuit weighs Trump’s case for troops in L.A. Los Angeles TimesTrump administration activates 2,000 additional military troops to Los Angeles NBC Los AngelesDOJ says Trump's power to deploy National Guard in LA is 'absolute' in appeals court hearing ABC7 Los AngelesNational Guard police unit joins thousands of other soldiers in Los Angeles KTLAMilitary Leaders to Trump: End LA’s occupation. We aren’t a domestic police force Governor of California (.gov)
GOP hawks clash with MAGA isolationists as Trump contemplates next steps in Iran - CNN
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
GOP hawks clash with MAGA isolationists as Trump contemplates next steps in Iran CNNThe US may be headed into another Middle East war – and no one is talking about how it ends CNN4 things to know as the war between Israel and Iran intensifies NPRA split forms in MAGA world as Trump weighs next steps on Iran, with some top stars rebuking him AP NewsThe MAGA Coalition Has Turned on Itself The Atlantic
Trump orders Ice raids on farms and hotels after pausing them days earlier - The Guardian
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump orders Ice raids on farms and hotels after pausing them days earlier The GuardianTrump officials reverse guidance exempting farms, hotels from immigration raids The Washington PostTrump’s focus on blue state deportation belies a red state problem PoliticoOpinion | Second Thoughts on Deportations (of Some) The New York TimesTrump yanks brief reprieve for immigrants in agriculture, hotels he said are 'good, long time workers' NBC News
Senate Republicans’ changes to ‘big beautiful bill’ tee up clash with House - NPR
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Senate Republicans’ changes to ‘big beautiful bill’ tee up clash with House NPRHospitals stunned by Senate GOP’s Medicaid plan PoliticoSenate Republicans Propose Key Tax Tweaks to House Bill The New York TimesSenate Republicans unveil long-awaited details on Trump tax bill CBS NewsSenate Finance Committee's version of the 'big, beautiful bill' sets up a potential clash with the House ABC News
Karen Read’s retrial (live updates): No verdict after 2nd full day of jury deliberations - Boston 25 News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Karen Read’s retrial (live updates): No verdict after 2nd full day of jury deliberations Boston 25 NewsKaren Read trial: Judge answers jury questions; deliberations end for the day USA Today'What they've done to her just isn't right.' Crowd awaits Karen Read retrial verdict The Patriot LedgerKaren Read speaks out after judge in her retrial denies request to amend verdict slip YahooKaren Read's bold media blitz might be working as jury zeroes in on lesser charge: expert Fox News
Mayor Bass Lifts Curfew Within Downtown L.A. - City of Los Angeles (.gov)
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Mayor Bass Lifts Curfew Within Downtown L.A. City of Los Angeles (.gov)Mayor Bass lifts downtown LA curfew put in place to quell protest violence LAistAfter Anti-Trump Protests Sweep the Nation, Curfew Begins in Downtown Los Angeles The New York TimesSome violence, arrests at fringes of ‘No Kings’ protests in Southern California come into focus Los Angeles Daily NewsDowntown Los Angeles restaurants hope reduced curfew restores business after protests ABC7 Los Angeles
Trump tax bill would widen deficits by $2.8T after factoring in economic impacts, CBO says - AP News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump tax bill would widen deficits by $2.8T after factoring in economic impacts, CBO says AP NewsHouse Policy Bill Would Add $3.4 Trillion to Debt, Swamping Economic Gains The New York TimesGOP megabill faces grim polling for Republicans PoliticoTrump’s tax and immigration bill could add $3.3 trillion to national debt, CBO finds The Washington PostTrump's budget bill gets a new, bigger price tag Axios
Mark Kelly finds a receptive audience to talk about gun violence - Politico
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Mark Kelly finds a receptive audience to talk about gun violence Politico‘Most heart-breaking crime scene’: Former FBI agent helps people plan for emergencies Live 5 NewsPoet laureate reflects on 10 years since Charleston church shooting WBUR10 years after Charleston church massacre, faith leaders lament that the country hasn't changed AP NewsWATCH: WIS marks 10 years since shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church with new special WIS News 10
Military Members Are Getting Honest About Trump's Parade — Here's What They Said - BuzzFeed
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Military Members Are Getting Honest About Trump's Parade — Here's What They Said BuzzFeedOnlookers reflect on the military parade as crews continue cleaning up WUSA9More than 30 people hospitalized following DC military parade FOX 5 DCWe Asked An Expert Why Soldiers Were Marching So Badly In Trump's Military Parade, And Her Reasoning Makes Sense YahooThe Army Parade Was Marked by Quiet Crowds, Trump-Linked Sponsors. But Soldiers Kept Politics at Bay. Military.com
Heavily Armed Man at ‘No Kings’ Protest Had 13 Bombs at Home, Police Say - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Heavily Armed Man at ‘No Kings’ Protest Had 13 Bombs at Home, Police Say The New York TimesPipe bomb found in home of man arrested at 'No Kings' rally in West Chester, Pa. 6abc PhiladelphiaMan arrested near 'No Kings' protest allegedly had stash of pipe bombs at home Fox NewsNew charges against gun-carrying man at Chester County rally filed Daily Local7 pipe bombs found in home of man arrested near West Chester No Kings protest: police FOX 29 Philadelphia
Starmer picked up papers to avoid security stepping in - BBC
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Starmer picked up papers to avoid security stepping in BBCAt G7 Summit With Trump, Starmer Picks Up Papers and Political Wins for U.K. The New York TimesUS and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports are still being negotiated AP NewsTrump threatens to keep 25% tariff on UK steel imports over Port Talbot concerns The GuardianImplementing the General Terms of The United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal The White House (.gov)
Baby of brain-dead Georgia woman on life support delivered via C-section - The Guardian
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Baby of brain-dead Georgia woman on life support delivered via C-section The GuardianBaby of brain-dead woman delivered in Georgia, woman's mother says BBCFamily says baby delivered through C-section from Georgia mom who was declared brain dead 11Alive.comBaby of brain-dead pregnant woman kept alive under abortion law has been delivered, family says NBC NewsBaby of Georgia woman who was kept on life support has been delivered: Report USA Today
The US bunker-buster bomb and how it could be used against Iran's nuclear program - ABC News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
The US bunker-buster bomb and how it could be used against Iran's nuclear program ABC NewsCould US attack Iran’s Fordow nuclear site? Military movements offer a clue The GuardianUse of US bunker-buster bomb looms over Iran conflict France 24Built inside a mountain and hardened against bunker-busting bombs. Here’s what we know about Iran’s Fordow nuclear site CNNHow one US weapon could change the course of the Israel-Iran conflict BBC
Why isn’t a ‘peacekeeper’ who allegedly shot a protester being detained? It’s ‘really, really complicated.’ - sltrib.com
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Why isn’t a ‘peacekeeper’ who allegedly shot a protester being detained? It’s ‘really, really complicated.’ sltrib.comWATCH: New video of Salt Lake City protest shooting appears to contradict police FOX 13 News UtahWoman standing just ahead of protest victim before fatal gunshot speaks out kutv.comMan killed while protesting in ‘No Kings’ rally was a ‘Project Runway’ contestant AP News'Safety volunteer' who fired shots during protest is a military veteran, organizers say KSL News
"No Kings" protest organizers announce July 17 as next demonstration - Axios
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
"No Kings" protest organizers announce July 17 as next demonstration AxiosHere’s why protesters say they attended ‘No Kings’ events across the country CNNOpinion | Trump Has Reawakened the Resistance The New York TimesPolice investigate disruptions at ‘No Kings’ rallies; 1 protester killed The Washington PostThe 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests are an encouraging sign for the resistance MSNBC News
Toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court in long shot bid for quick decision - AP News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court in long shot bid for quick decision AP NewsCompanies ask Supreme Court to quickly hear Trump tariffs challenge NBC NewsToymakers Team Up With Artists for Tariff-Proof Toys The New York TimesBusinesses challenge Trump’s tariffs before Supreme Court SCOTUSblogThe Supreme Court now has a chance to have the final say on Trump's tariffs Yahoo Finance
‘It will fail’: Megabill changes have Republicans doubting July 4 timeline - Politico
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
‘It will fail’: Megabill changes have Republicans doubting July 4 timeline PoliticoScoop: Trump political operation launches second act in push to pass president's 'big, beautiful bill' Fox News'Big, Beautiful Bill' Update: White House Moves Deadline for Trump Legislation NewsweekCould Trump fail on tax bill? Sen. John Thune, SD-R, is working on it aberdeennews.comThune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News U.S. Senate (.gov)
Florida Attorney General Defied Order Blocking Part of Immigration Law, Judge Rules - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Florida Attorney General Defied Order Blocking Part of Immigration Law, Judge Rules The New York TimesFlorida attorney general held in contempt after challenging court's block on immigration law Fox NewsJudge finds Florida attorney general in contempt for defying court order in major immigration case NBC NewsJudge finds Florida attorney general in contempt of court for flouting immigration order Miami HeraldFederal judge holds AG James Uthmeier in contempt of court Florida Phoenix
NAACP launches lawsuit over pollution from Musk’s xAI - Politico
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
NAACP launches lawsuit over pollution from Musk’s xAI PoliticoNAACP plans to sue Elon Musk's xAI over alleged Clean Air Act violations in Memphis The Commercial AppealElon Musk’s A.I. Company Faces Lawsuit Over Gas-Burning Turbines The New York TimesTN Rep. Pearson talks pollution issues related to xAI facility WREG.comNAACP files intent to sue Elon Musk's xAI company over supercomputer air pollution ABC News
Federal Judge Deems Trump Administration’s Termination of NIH Grants Illegal - ProPublica
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Federal Judge Deems Trump Administration’s Termination of NIH Grants Illegal ProPublicaJudge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he's never seen such discrimination in 40 years AP NewsAfter court rules against NIH, researchers wonder if their canceled grants will be restored GBH‘My duty is to call it out’: Judge accuses Trump administration of discrimination against minorities PoliticoTrump Live Updates: At G7 Summit in Canada, President Laments Russia’s Absence The New York Times
NEWS: Pennsylvania House Passes Gov Shapiro’s Proposal to Fund Mass Transit - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov)
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
NEWS: Pennsylvania House Passes Gov Shapiro’s Proposal to Fund Mass Transit Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov)Amid SEPTA's looming ‘death spiral,' Pa. House passes transit funding bill NBC10 PhiladelphiaA SEPTA funding boost is uncertain amid a complex state budget struggle Billy Penn at WHYYPennsylvania House passes bill that will increase transit funding WGALHouse-passed transportation bill includes borrowing for roads and bridges State Affairs
Texas Education Agency Releases Spring 2025 STAAR® Results for Grades 3–8 - Texas.gov
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Texas Education Agency Releases Spring 2025 STAAR® Results for Grades 3–8 Texas.govTexas STAAR scores: Dallas, DeSoto ISDs stand out among districts, experts say FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthTexas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show The Texas TribuneHow San Antonio’s largest school districts’ 2025 STAAR test scores compare to state averages KSATTarrant’s 2025 STAAR results show Carroll ISD, charters lead in math, reading Fort Worth Star-Telegram