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Josianne Valsaint, a Haitian with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), says she rebuilt her life in the United States thanks to TPS. About 350,000 Haitians with TPS are waiting for Congress to decide whether the protection will continue. Many of them work in essential jobs and help keep the country running. Former President Trump and some lawmakers have tried to end TPS for Haitians.
Judith Levine writes that McCarthy‑style tactics are appearing again in the United States. She compares them to the Red Scare of the 1940s and 1950s. Levine says the current campaign uses fear, false claims, and government power to target perceived enemies. She warns that today’s tools are stronger and the goals are broader than before.
President Trump is challenging election rules in 23 states and the District of Columbia. The dispute focuses on mail‑in ballot procedures and who sets the rules. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson appeared to explain the legal arguments. She discussed whether states or the federal government have the authority to decide those rules.
Saudi leaders and Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump this week to discuss the Iran war. Netanyahu said he follows Trump's lead on expanding the war but noted they may still disagree. He also said Israel is the junior partner in the U.S.-Israel alliance, though they respect each other. The war has now lasted six months, and the U.S. and Iran have exchanged strikes again.
An AP-NORC poll found that about two-thirds of Americans think a war with Iran is not worth fighting. About one-third said the opposite, that the war would be worth the risks. The Hill added that the poll shows 64% against and 33% in favor, and that most Democrats and independents oppose the war. The Seattle Times used the same data to talk about how Americans’ views on Trump’s Iran policy have shifted.
Former Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler spoke to a House committee. She said Jeffrey Epstein's work brought her firm millions of dollars. Her comments were part of a transcript released after the hearing. The statement highlights Epstein's financial ties to major firms.
The village of Piddington in England will hold a vote to ask if it should become independent from the United Kingdom. The vote is a protest against government plans to use an old military barracks near the village to house people who are seeking asylum. Many villagers say the plan will change their quiet community and they do not want it. The vote has no legal power, but it shows how strongly they feel.
J Street is a lobby group that supports Israel and peace. It is becoming popular among Democrats. This is good news for J Street.
A news story came out about Graham Platner. This story talked about how he treated the women he dated. Lyndsey Fifield, one of those women, felt the reporting was weak. She told reporters she was angry and disappointed with the coverage.
Lindsey Graham is a Senator in the US. He was very important in Congress recently. There was a big fight between Democrats and Republicans about money. This fight caused a government shutdown for the DHS. Graham announced that his committee would create a funding plan to fix it.
The Trump administration introduced new rules that make it harder for scientists to conduct research. Critics argue the rules are designed to weaken public research institutions gradually, like cutting funding bit by bit. They say this could lead scientists to give up or look for work elsewhere.
Iran's leaders say they are united in their war against the United States. However, they disagree about what the final goal should be. Some want to stop the fighting, while others want to keep pressure on the U.S.
Don Huffines, a Republican, was sworn in as the Texas comptroller. The ceremony took place before the November elections. He spoke at the Texas State Republican Convention in Houston. He is running to keep the comptroller seat.
Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman, is facing deportation from the United States. The government says she is an "alien terrorist" and wants to remove her. Her lawyer argues that the deportation violates her right to due process. She plans to fight the government's effort in court.
A survey of 2,250 U.S. farm workers found that most say immigration raids and deportations have hurt their jobs. About 61% said they now shop less because of fear. The survey was done by the United Farm Workers Foundation and released on Thursday.
A new CNN poll shows that 75% of Americans think Donald Trump is not paying enough attention to the country’s biggest problems. The same poll found Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 34%. About two‑thirds of respondents say Trump puts his own interests before the needs of the United States. The survey was done less than 100 days before the November midterm elections.
The Trump administration moved $1.73 billion that was set aside for bike lane improvements to other infrastructure projects. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the money was taken from “Biden-era DEI pet projects” and sent to roads, bridges, and shipping ports. He did not give details about which bike lane projects were affected. Advocates for cycling and pedestrian safety warn that cutting these funds will make roads less safe for non‑motorized travelers.
John Washington says we should stop calling ICE facilities detention centers and start calling them camps. He writes that more than 65,000 people are held in these places for crossing the border without permission. He describes the conditions as demeaning, dangerous, sometimes torturous and even deadly. People are taken from their homes, families and jobs and sent far away.
Francesca Hong is a candidate for governor in Wisconsin. She wants the government to pay for childcare. This idea is popular among some politicians. People think it is good for children and the economy.
Trump has singled out us Canadians for special treatment in his tariff war – there is no choice but to get nasty | Matt Gurney
The morning news showed two big stories. First, they talked about Lindsey Graham's career. He is a politician who has made many changes. Second, scientists found a new dinosaur. This find is very important for learning about ancient life.
{"In October, two cemetery workers in Forest Park, Illinois were pepper-sprayed and arrested by ICE agents while on the job.","They say the arrest was wrong because they are U.S. citizens and were doing their normal work.","The workers have now filed a lawsuit against the federal government.","They are joining a national effort led by the ACLU to hold ICE officers accountable for misconduct."}
A federal judge in Illinois rejected a lawsuit by the Trump administration that wanted full access to the state's voter rolls. The judge said the request was not a valid reason under federal law because there was no suspected voting violation. The decision protects the personal data of over 8 million Illinois residents.
The Movement: Flock cameras rile up privacy-minded right
In Michigan, some Democrats are worried that progressive candidates backed by Bernie Sanders could win key primary elections. Abdul El‑Sayed is running for Senate and Will Lawrence for House. If they win, party leaders fear it may hurt the Democrats' chances in the November general election.
{"Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.","He is in a close primary race against Representative Haley Stevens, with the vote on Tuesday.","If he wins the primary and then defeats Republican Mike Rogers, he would become the most strongly anti‑Zionist senator.","He said he will not let AIPAC or Chuck Schumer dictate his politics and blamed Israel and its supporters for shaping Trump’s foreign policy."}
President Trump announced a new program called 'Freedom Haulers' to help military veterans become truck drivers. The initiative is a joint effort by the Departments of Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Labor and Defense. It aims to fill trucking jobs after many immigrant drivers lost their licenses in a recent crackdown.
Trump says he has "a lot of patience" and "plenty of time" to reach deal with Iran
Trump’s Spy Chief Spends Final Hours in Job Boasting of Mass Firings
Obama to Headline Democratic Redistricting Fund-Raiser
Graham’s journey from a Trump critic to ally kept him a power player.
EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits seeking to prevent acid rain
To win over working class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
Conservatives tout Biden tapes as proof of his decline. The audio is more nuanced.
Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar?
Lindsey Graham was a force in the Senate.
Maine Democrats Have a New Working-Class Hero in Troy Jackson. Can He Deliver?
A Fox News poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. Talarico has 51% support while Paxton has 48%. The poll says Talarico is gaining support from some Republican voters. This is a rare lead for a Democrat in a statewide Texas race.
