From the States
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Republican lawmakers in Arizona planning to end Cesar Chavez Day
“If even the Governor is stepping back from recognizing Cesar Chavez this year, then the Legislature needs to finish the job. Looking the other way is not leadership.”
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New Jersey sues Trump admin to stop ICE detention facility from opening in state
The detention facility, which will be a warehouse that the administration converted to a housing site, is expected to hold up to 1,500 migrants. The administration purchased the warehouse in Roxbury last month for $129 million.
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PA Gov. Shapiro projects $729M in revenue if pot made legal, but no agreement yet on framework
If Pennsylvania decides to legalize recreational marijuana, which government agency should run the show? Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for 2026-27 anticipates lawmakers will legalize it and $729 million in new revenue will be generated
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Colorado sues sheriff's deputy for allegedly working with ICE
It asks that the court issue an order to prevent Zwinck from “similar unlawful conduct” moving forward.
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Shrimpers applaud Trump trade deal
“Too many American shrimpers have spent the last two seasons tied up at the dock,” said John Williams, executive director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance. “President Trump’s additional tariffs on major shrimp suppliers will enable our fishermen to increase their production and be an economic boon to coastal communities.”
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First two Democrats enter Wisconsin governor race
The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association issued support for Rodriguez immediately, saying “as a nurse, a mom and lieutenant governor, Sara has spent her life putting people first—fighting for affordable health care, protecting reproductive freedom, and delivering real results for working families across Wisconsin.”
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DHS: 233,000 unaccompanied children lost under Biden
More than 230,000 unaccompanied minors were released from immigration custody into the U.S. during the Biden administration and subsequently became unaccounted for, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari testified in
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Planned Parenthood sues Nevada over 40-year abortion law that had been dormant until this week
A 40-year-old dormant law requiring Nevada minors to notify parents before an abortion was enacted for the first time Tuesday evening.
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DOJ's Civil rights office pledges to 'kill' DEI initiatives in govt, business, schools
The Department of Justice will remain laser-focused on combating actions it believes violate civil rights laws, including initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. That plan includes using subpoenas, prosecutions or revocation of federal funding.
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White House announces education cuts in next budget rescission package
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Wednesday she has discussed plans to work with Congress to use smaller bills to move different department programs to other government agencies.
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Trump admin Education Dept. has paused student loan forgiveness
The Biden administration launched a loan forgiveness program, the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, but it was found to be illegal. IBR is currently the only loan forgiveness plan not facing legal challenges.
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California high school students seek aid despite the risk of deportation for a parent
Twelve percent of American children, or about nine million people, are citizens with at least one noncitizen parent, according to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling and news organization.
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Republicans are trying to overhaul the U.S. regulatory system in 2026 funding bill
Republicans are using the high-stakes annual appropriations process to push through legislation that would overhaul the U.S. regulatory system. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has continuously reintroduced the REINS Act to no effect.