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Burkina Faso, Mali announce travel bans on Americans in retribution for US ban
The two countries were part of President Donald Trump's latest travel ban that included five countries in the aftermath of multiple terror attacks that occurred globally recently, including in Australia and Syria.
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Kathy Hochul to propose No Tax on Tips legislation in New York's 2027 executive budget
The governor also noted that the state's minimum wage will also increase starting Thursday, which will now be $16 an hour for most New Yorkers and $17 an hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.
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Trump postpones new tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, vanities for one year
The tariffs, which were announced in September, would have increased to 30% on upholstered furniture and 50% on kitchen cabinets and vanities.
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U.S. House approves criminal migrant prison extension bill
“Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025” requires immigrants who enter country illegally and are convicted of a felony to face a minimum five year prison sentence.
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Justice Department sues Uber over allegations of discrimination against disabled riders
The department claimed Uber and its drivers discriminate against disabled people by refusing to provide transportation for some users, and by imposing surcharges like cleaning fees for dogs that shed or cancellation fees for riders with mobility devices.
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Military warns service members not to 'mock' or 'celebrate' Charlie Kirk assassination
"It is unacceptable for military personnel and Department of War civilians to celebrate or mock the assassination of a fellow American," Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote on X. "The Department of War has zero tolerance for it."
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Federal appeals court rules Trump admin can block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funding
Planned Parenthood said the stay means that 1.1 million patients can no longer use Medicaid to cover their abortions or other services it provides and makes 200 clinics at risk of closure.
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Missouri Senate passes redistricting map, sends it to the governor
The map targets the state's fifth congressional district, currently held by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Republicans hold seats in six of Missouri's eight districts and the new map would favor the GOP in seven districts.
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Congress close to missing 'basic' budget deadline for 29th year, watchdog group says
The deficit through August was slightly higher than the same time last year while the monthly deficit was lower
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State Department: 'Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome'
"I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action," Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said
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Driver plows into ICE agents during enforcement op in Chicago
President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated sending National Guard troops to Chicago to aid in deportation efforts and to crack down on crime in a similar manner to Washington, D.C.
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Ammo in Charlie Kirk killing inscribed with 'Hey fascist! Catch!', anti-Nazi slogans, memes
The 31-year-old Kirk and Trump have both been compared to Nazis by figures on the left.
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Congressional lawmakers are hoping to overhaul the federal permitting process
If the SPEED Act becomes law, the National Environmental Policy Act would be easier for businesses and industries to work around.