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Texas wins appeal over state law allowing local police to arrest migrants
Texas and the Biden administration have been at odds over multiple border security issues. On Saturday, March 2, an appeals court ruled in favor of the state, reversing a lower court’s ruling that halted a Texas law that would allow local law enforcement to arrest migrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. On Thursday,… -
Court tosses part of Jan. 6 sentence, could impact 100 defendants’ prison time
More than a hundred people convicted on charges related to Jan. 6 could have their sentences changed after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit tossed a portion of retired Air Force Lt. Col. Larry R. Brock Jr.’s sentence. Brock appealed his felony conviction of obstructing the work of Congress. While the panel… -
Vice President Kamala Harris calls for ‘immediate cease-fire,’ urges Israel to increase aid
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet with Benny Gantz, a key figure in Israel’s war cabinet, at the White House today. A White House official stated Harris intends to affirm U.S. support for Israel’s right to self-defense while emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard civilians in Gaza. This meeting follows Harris’s comments to… -
Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary ahead of Super Tuesday
With Super Tuesday just one day away, both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley emerge from the weekend with victories. And, a powerful blizzard in California shuts down parts of a major highway. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 4, 2024. Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary With Super… -
Trump wants local police to help deport migrants, judge blocks similar TX law
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled on Thursday, Feb. 29, Texas cannot use local police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. On that same day, Former President Donald Trump said that tactic would be part of his immigration policy as president to expedite his plan for a mass deportation operation. “The way… -
Hamas, Israel accuse each other after over 100 killed in Gaza aid truck incident
Over 100 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more were injured as a delivery of humanitarian aid turned into chaos on Thursday, Feb. 29, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. However, it’s unclear how the deadly event unfolded. Israel and the Gaza Health Ministry are offering different accounts of what led up to the incident… -
Alabama passes IVF safeguards, small minority sees IVF embryos as children
The Alabama Legislature swiftly took action in the wake of a controversial ruling by the state’s Supreme Court. The ruling defined embryos developed as part of in vitro fertilization treatment as children. As a result, hospitals and clinics put a pause on IVF treatment over fear of potential prosecution and lawsuits over the delicate procedure.… -
Is Panera Bread’s CA minimum wage exemption a Newsom favor?
In April, fast-food chains in California will have to pay their employees at least $20 an hour under a new minimum wage law. However, that minimum wage requirement will not apply to certain chains, including Panera Bread. People are speculating why Panera is exempt, with some bringing up California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s, D, ties to… -
WeightWatchers shares drop after Oprah Winfrey announces board departure
WeightWatchers is experiencing a significant downturn, with shares dropping over 25% following the announcement that Oprah Winfrey will be stepping down from the company’s board of directors. Since investing $43 million in the company and joining the board in 2015, Winfrey has been a prominent figure in Weight Watchers’ brand and marketing strategies. “I look… -
Anheuser-Busch reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters Union to avert strike
Anheuser-Busch, the company behind Budweiser, and the Teamsters Union have announced a tentative labor agreement, averting potential strikes at 12 U.S. plants. The union, representing about 5,000 workers, had set a deadline for reaching a deal by midnight Thursday, Feb. 29. The potential strike against Anheuser-Busch would have been the first in the U.S. since… -
Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 29, 2024
Congressional leaders strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown before Friday night’s deadline. And Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to face questions from Congress over keeping his health a secret. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown A… -
NYC migrants shelter in basement; Adams calls for sanctuary law change
Seventy-four migrants alternated turns sheltering in a Queen’s basement until a neighbor filed a complaint, leading to the migrants getting kicked out of the store. Simultaneously, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, D, is expressing frustration with the immigration system and advocating for changes to a decades-old sanctuary city law that offers certain protections to… -
Apple cancels plans for self-driving electric car
Apple is shifting gears away from its plans for a self-driving electric car, moving Project Titan into the rear-view mirror. The company reportedly announced the news internally on Tuesday. As Bloomberg first reported, Apple is discontinuing its secretive, decade-long initiative aimed at competing with Tesla, known as Project Titan. Employees from the company’s Special Projects…
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