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House task force questions American Bar Association president over DEI policies for law schools
Wednesday’s hearing followed discussions of changes within the ABA in the more than a year since the Education Department issued new guidance on DEI policies and President Trump issued an EO prohibiting them in accrediting bodies.
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Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Jackson says he will match Trump accounts if elected
American families with children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, can claim a $1,000 Trump account, according to the White House. They can add up to $5,000 to the account.
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Los Angeles Mayor Bass wants to make city's Metro system "fare-free," as election approaches
The Los Angeles public transit system, which is the second-largest transit system in the nation behind New York City, had over 300 million boardings on buses and trains last year, according to Mayor Bass.
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Virginia seeks stay after redistricting ruling
The “Motion for Emergency Stay” was filed on behalf of Elections Commissioner Steven Koski, the State Board of Elections, and the Virginia Department of Elections.
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Wisconsin AG sues prediction markets over sports wagering allegations
The lawsuits targeted Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates for operating prediction markets on event contracts in the state that resemble and pay out like sports wagering.
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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to high-level U.S. employees as capital spending goes to AI
The move comes as the company shifts more capital spending toward data centers to meet the demands of generative AI models.
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Multiple tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma causing injuries and destroying homes
At least two tornadoes were spawned in severe storms Thursday night, destroying homes and injuring at least 10 people.
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Texas' Ten Commandments law possibly headed to US Supreme Court
A federal appeals court ruling upholding a Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms is setting up a potential challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court over the role of religion in public education.
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Texas Governor Abbott reaches agreement with Houston officials on working with ICE
The Houston Police Department will comply with an amended order passed by the Houston City Council related to immigration enforcement.
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Trump administration reopens probe into Los Angeles Unified School District's race-based program
The department has reopened an investigation following a request from Defending Education, which alleges the program allocates funds and resources based on race.
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Teens charged after FBI says plot targeting Houston synagogue, school foiled
Arrests made after multistate investigation involving the FBI in North Carolina and Texas.
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At least 10 injured in mass shooting at Mall of Louisiana
The incident allegedly occurred after two groups got into an argument at the mall's food court and several bystanders may also be among the injured. No suspects have been arrested so far.
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Former police officer arrested for allegedly plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival
Investigators say he was planning to travel to a festival in New Orleans to carry out a mass shooting, which was to end by "suicide by cop."