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Policy & Unrest
A federal judge has indefinitely blocked ICE officers from arresting illegal immigrants at immigration courthouses in New York City on the basis that the Trump administration’s policy for it was invalid. U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel for the Southern District of New York, a George W. Bush…
Cost of living, energy and fuel prices, and markets when they reach households
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! Fall festivities are in full swing in the D.C. area with the annual Oktoberfest happening at The Wharf this weekend. The second annual DC Coffee Festival will also host some of the area’s top coffee roasters. ☕🍂 Check out all the…
Conflict involving the US, and wars abroad when they reach home
US President Donald Trump's administration is deliberating on how to approach the Iran war, now in its eighth month, as US midterm elections approach in November.
Agency failures, inspector general and GAO findings, disaster response gaps and infrastructure breakdowns
The FAA on Monday said it was reviewing the software glitch, which could affect procedures during certain landings.
ICE and detention, court rulings on policy and civil liberties, protests, and policy changes that divide us
A New York City program that Mayor Zohran Mamdani says will combat antisemitism involves a partnership with aggressively anti-Israel activists. The city’s “historic” plan to stop hate crimes will include increased funding for Partners Against the Hate, an initiative launched in 2021 with six…