A judge on Friday expanded an order blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from “sanctuary” cities and counties. It now includes 34 places, including Los Angeles, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois and Denver, Colorado. In an earlier ruling, Judge William H. Orrick of the Northern District of California granted San Francisco, Santa Clara […]
The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning, which is meant to bolster Republicans’ standing in the House going into the 2026 midterm elections. Hours after the map was approved, Gov. Greg Abbott said he would “swiftly” sign it into law. The Senate adopted the bill on a party-line vote, 18 to […]
If you’re packing for an upcoming trip any time soon, you might want to double-check that curling iron before it goes into your luggage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced that it will be cracking down on some hair styling tools in checked bags. According to the new guidance, cordless curling irons and flat […]
Multiple international postal services are temporarily suspending shipping packages to the United States as the “de minimis” exemption is set to end on Friday, Aug. 29. This exemption lets items come into the United States without certain tariffs if they are valued at less than $800. According to Customs and Border Protection, the number of […]
An Atlanta journalist who has been in ICE custody since June without any criminal charges is suing for his release. The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia announced Thursday that Mario Guevara is taking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); DHS Secretary Kristi Noem; Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Justice Department, including United States […]
A judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba — known for representing Trump in various civil cases — has been unlawfully serving as the United States attorney for the District of New Jersey. Trump appointed Habba to serve as interim U.S. attorney beginning in March. “She’s gonna be great, I […]
Erik and Lyle Menendez are the closest they’ve been to freedom since they were convicted three decades ago of the shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. But that freedom will have to continue to wait after a California parole board denied Erik’s request for release Thursday evening. The panel will […]
A cross-country redistricting battle: California Democrats push new maps to counter Texas Republicans. Control of Congress still hangs in the balance. Plus, a judge blocks the expansion of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility and bans new detainees. And President Donald Trump thanks National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., with burgers and pizza. He hints at […]
A federal judge has slammed the brakes on “Alligator Alcatraz,” Florida’s controversial immigrant detention facility in the Everglades. An injunction issued Thursday bars any new construction and blocks Florida from bringing in more detainees. U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams issued the preliminary injunction based on National Environmental Policy Act violations. It comes after environmental […]
LAS VEGAS — Starting from his days as a busboy at the Sands, Teddy Pappageorge has seen the evolution and all the turmoil Las Vegas has endured as a 42-year member of Culinary Union Local 226, the largest in Nevada. Now serving as secretary-treasurer for 60,000 hospitality workers, he does not mince words about the […]
