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Florida solar city survives hurricanes, paves the way for sustainable living
Hurricane season is about to pick up steam again. As many communities in the U.S. are still picking up the pieces from last season, some are looking to learn lessons anywhere they can. In Florida, a place known as America’s first solar city has earned a reputation as the city that survived Hurricane Ian. Babcock… -
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham
Russia has issued an arrest warrant for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The warrant appears to be in response to comments Graham made during a trip to Ukraine that were released in an edited video by the Ukrainian government. In the video, Graham is seen sitting at a table with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who… -
Proposed rare earths mine raises environmental concerns in Nebraska
Rare earth minerals, known for their immense value to the global economy, have become a focal point for the United States. Lawmakers and leaders want to boost domestic production to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries like Russia and China. Mineral exploration company NioCorp is working to establish a first-of-its-kind mine in the Midwest that would… -
Trump workers moved boxes day before FBI arrived seeking classified documents
Two of former President Donald Trump’s employees moved boxes of papers the day before FBI agents and a federal prosecutor visited Mar-a-Lago seeking classified documents. According to The Washington Post, which first reported the story, prosecutors have come to view that timing as suspicious and a possible indication of obstruction. The Post also reported that… -
11M migrants in US illegally could get legal status, pay taxes under new bill
A bipartisan, comprehensive immigration bill called the Dignity Act was introduced by two members of the House of Representatives: a Republican described by opponents as “extreme MAGA” and the Democratic co-chair of President Biden’s reelection committee. The lawmakers described their proposal as “imperfect” and a “compromise.” The bill addresses contentious issues that have stopped other… -
Asylum-seekers have to wait 6 months to work in US per federal law
Asylum applicants in New York City are stuck in limbo and unable to work despite a strong desire to do so, according to the mayor and governor. The elected leaders are now calling for a change to federal law which requires asylum-seekers to wait at least six months before they can legally get a job. … -
Wireless providers struggle to remove Chinese technology from cell towers
Cell towers across the United States have Chinese technology built into them that the U.S. government determined is a national security threat. But a multi-billion dollar funding shortfall is slowing down and even halting some companies from removing and replacing the equipment. In 2020, the Federal Communications Commission banned new equipment from two Chinese companies,… -
COVID origins: Wuhan lab told airport of ‘drill’ for coronavirus outbreak in 2019
A new report on the origins of the COVID pandemic reveals what the authors said is evidence of a Chinese government cover-up. The report from Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and his office detailed the events that led up to the outbreak. Timeline The report laid out a timeline that casts doubt on the idea that… -
Threats to members of Congress have increased 400% in last six years
Threats to members of Congress have increased 400% over the last six years, according to congressional testimony from the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police. The increase in threats is happening as officers are experiencing burnout due to staffing shortages. “Low officer morale, and the public’s declining confidence in law enforcement, put a further strain… -
Congress has a laundry list of immigration bills as Title 42 ends
Title 42 is ending, thousands of immigrants are crossing into the United States, and there is a laundry list of immigration bills being proposed in Congress to fix the problem. But movement is slow and nothing will be done in time to address the initial surge expected after the pandemic-era health order expires. The House… -
Biden administration making immigrants who arrive illegally ineligible for asylum
The Biden administration is implementing a new asylum rule set to take effect 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 — one minute before Title 42 ends. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the rule presumes those who do not use lawful pathways to enter the United States are ineligible for asylum. Under the new… -
Dems urge Biden to let states sponsor immigrants to fill jobs as Title 42 ends
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Biden to create an immigrant parole program that would allow state governments to sponsor non-citizens who can fill job openings. The senators said such a program would help both immigrants looking to make money and businesses struggling to hire. “Congressional action to provide lawful pathways for immigrant… -
Sinema, Tillis bill would allow immigrants to be deported without hearing
Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced a bipartisan bill to give the Biden administration the authority to almost immediately deport immigrants who cross into the United States illegally. It’s just like Title 42, but unlike the pandemic-era order, it’s not tied to public health. What’s in it The Sinema-Tillis bill instructs border…
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