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Los Angeles County agrees to $4 billion settlement in child sex abuse cases
Los Angeles County has agreed to a $4 billion settlement for 6,800 child sex abuse cases, some dating back to the 1950s, according to officials. The cases stem from the county’s juvenile detention facilities and foster care system. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors still needs to approve the agreement, which officials said Friday… -
Federal judge rules for Trump administration to release FEMA funds
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration must release millions of dollars in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to 22 Democratic states and Washington, D.C. Who is the judge? U.S. District Court Chief Judge John McConnell Jr., an Obama appointee, ruled Friday, April 4, that the Trump administration violated a… -
Brown University could lose federal funding: Reports
Brown University may be next in line to lose its federal funding, according to multiple reports. Anonymous officials close to the matter tell The New York Times that the Trump administration is continuing its campaign of holding universities accountable for antisemitism on campus. Earlier this week, the Department of Education announced it was reviewing Harvard… -
Trump weighs in on proxy voting for new parents in the House of Representatives
While aboard Air Force One Thursday evening, April 3, President Donald Trump said he supports proxy voting for new mothers. However, he emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with Speaker Mike Johnson. “I don’t know why it’s controversial. It’s a little controversial,” Trump told reporters. “And I’m going to let the speaker make the decision,… -
Police raid London Quaker house, arrest six activists discussing climate protests
London police arrested six individuals who were meeting at a Quaker house to discuss climate change and peace in Gaza, according to Quakers in Britain. Who are the Quakers? A Quaker is a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement that began in the mid-17th century. The term “Quaker” was originally a… -
Federal judge permanently closes NYC Mayor Adams’ corruption case
A federal judge has permanently dismissed the criminal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In September 2024, Adams was indicted on five charges. They include bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and two charges related to receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals. The indictment claimed that Adams “solicited and demanded”… -
GOP bills aim to remove certain rifles, shotguns from NFA regulation
Republican lawmakers have introduced companion bills that would remove certain rifles and shotguns from regulation under the National Firearms Act. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., and Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., have reintroduced versions of the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act, also known as the SHORT Act, into both chambers of Congress. The SHORT Act… -
Booker criticizes Trump, Democrats in record-breaking Senate speech
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., broke the record for the longest Senate speech after he held the floor for just over 25 hours. The marathon speech, which criticized President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, began Monday evening, March 31, and wrapped up Tuesday night. Booker, 55, addressed a variety of issues during his lengthy remarks.… -
23 states and D.C. sue Trump administration over HHS funding cuts
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over funding cuts by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). CDC announces COVID-19 funding cuts Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it was pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19 funding previously allocated to state and… -
Government launches review of Harvard’s $9 billion in federal funds
The federal government is reviewing nearly $9 billion in federal grants and commitments made to Harvard University. The Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. General Services Administration have announced an investigation into Harvard’s federal contracts and grants. They say it is to ensure “the university is in compliance… -
Federal judge postpones effort to end TPS for 600K Venezuelans
A federal judge ruled to postpone the Trump administration’s effort to strip around 600,000 Venezuelans of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Days after being sworn in, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was terminating TPS for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who were granted the status under the Biden… -
UK police arrest parents who criticized their child’s school in WhatsApp group
Police in the United Kingdom arrested two parents who complained about their child’s school in an online chat group, according to reports. Six officers went to Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine’s home in January after their daughter’s school alerted Hertfordshire police that the couple had sent multiple emails criticizing it and posted “disparaging” comments in… -
Controversial flag bill becomes law in Utah without governor’s signature
A new controversial flag bill has passed in Utah without the governor’s signature. The bill, HB 77, prohibits the display of unauthorized flags on government property and buildings, including public schools. Authorized Flags Include: Corinne Johnson, president of Utah Parents United, spoke with local KSTU News and argued that the bill is essential for protecting…
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