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White House can continue restricting AP’s press privileges, judge rules
Full Story The Associated Press will continue to face limited access to the Oval Office and Air Force One after a federal judge denied the AP’s request for an emergency order to reinstate its press privileges. The AP filed a lawsuit seeking to have its access restored after the White House restricted the organization from… -
City council in Colorado proposes fine for lying, sitting in downtown area
A Colorado city council member is proposing an ordinance aimed at improving pedestrian safety in downtown Pueblo, but critics argue it could unfairly target the city’s homeless community as homelessness continues to rise. Council member Joe Latino is pushing for a ban on sitting or lying down near public rights of way, in places like… -
WI governor wants to remove gendered words ‘mother’ or ‘father’ from law
Full Story As Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, D, finalizes the state budget for the next two years, he’s introducing a proposal that doesn’t deal with finances. Instead, it focuses on changing everyday language by eliminating gender-specific terms for men and women. Proposal targets language in state law On Friday, Feb. 21, Evers recommended a change… -
Why Trump’s ‘border czar’ Tom Homan says he’s ‘bringing hell’ to Boston
The Trump administration and the Boston Police chief are involved in a political fight over immigration. Donald Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan has vowed to “bring hell” to the city after Boston’s police commissioner said he wouldn’t cooperate with hold requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing state law. What did Homan say? Homan criticized… -
What’s next for NHL after fantastic 4 Nations Face-Off tournament?
The National Hockey League’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament exceeded all expectations—for the league, fans, TV networks, and the sports books. The 10-day event was capped off by an electric championship game Thursday night, Feb. 20, won in overtime by Team Canada. Will the NHL capitalize on fan interest? Now, the NHL needs to capitalize on… -
Democrats in Congress receive lowest approval rating in Quinnipiac poll history
Full Story A new Quinnipiac University poll reveals that American voters’ approval of Democrats in Congress has hit an all-time low, while approval for Republicans has reached a record high. According to the poll of 1,039 registered voters, only 21% approve of how Democrats in Congress are handling their jobs — the lowest approval rating… -
UN chief reveals his plan for peace in Haiti to Caribbean leaders
Months after the United States and other nations called for a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti, the head of the global agency says he’ll present a hybrid proposal to the U.N. Security Council. Who did Guterres say this to? U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres revealed during a gathering of Caribbean leaders during the week… -
SCOTUS to hear reverse discrimination case on high burden for majority groups
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case next week that could redefine how so-called “reverse discrimination” claims are handled under federal law. Reverse discrimination refers to bias against majority groups, such as white people and heterosexuals. Marlean Ames, a 60-year-old straight woman, alleges she was denied a promotion and demoted due to her sexual… -
LA mayor says overseas trip prior to Palisades wildfire ‘was a mistake’
Full Story Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has acknowledged that her decision to travel to Ghana days before significant wildfires broke out in Los Angeles was poorly timed in an interview with ABC 7 News in LA. Mayor Bass says trip ‘was a mistake’ The city was under “red flag warnings” at the time, due… -
Trump administration to cut thousands of IRS jobs
The Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency have targeted the Internal Revenue Service. Reports indicated the IRS will lay off between 6,000 and 7,000 workers Thursday, Feb. 20. The IRS employs over 90,000 employees, and the deadline to file 2024 income tax returns is approaching. Who will the government terminate? Like recent layoffs… -
Department of Defense and NASA face major cuts amid DOGE inquiries
The Department of Defense is the latest focus of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to The Associated Press, DOGE staffers were at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, collecting lists of the military’s probationary employees. DOGE first announced the meeting with the Department of Defense on Friday, Feb. 14. The Washington Post then… -
Legal group says Virginia schools’ transgender policies violate Trump orders
Full Story The U.S. Education Department has announced an investigation against five northern Virginia school districts. The department claims the schools have policies related to transgender students that could violate Title IX and a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights launched investigations into Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun… -
US Border Patrol aircraft targeted by lasers in six separate incidents
U.S. Border Patrol aircraft have been targeted by lasers in six separate incidents over the past four months, according to Customs and Border Protection. The agency wrote in a news release Tuesday, Feb. 18, that air interdiction agents assigned to Air and Marine Operations have had to take evasive measures when targeted by the lasers.…