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Trump says he wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza and move Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt
Trump also confirmed he had instructed the military to resume shipments of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, which had been paused over concerns about civilian casualties. Jan. 26, 2025, 8:38 AM CST / Updated Jan. 26, 2025, 5:52 PM CST By Freddie Clayton President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has asked the king of Jordan to take in more Palestinians, adding…
Atomic scientists adjust ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer than ever to midnight
By Will Dunham January 30, 2025 4:56 AM CST WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved their “Doomsday Clock” closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid its invasion of Ukraine, tensions in other world hot spots, military applications of artificial intelligence and climate change as factors underlying the risks of global catastrophe. The Bulletin…
Prospect of an Immigration Crackdown Leaves Some Chicago Neighborhoods Bracing
Activists are holding meetings to advise people about their legal rights and families have been drafting powers of attorney. By Ernesto Londoño and Julie Bosman Jan. 21, 2025 Reports that the Trump administration might swiftly carry out an immigration crackdown, perhaps as early as this week, have left some neighborhoods reeling in cities like Chicago. While the timing and…
What happens to people with disabilities in natural disasters?
At least three disabled people have died in the L.A. fires. Research shows people with disabilities are up to four times more likely to die in natural disasters. Jan. 21, 2025, 3:38 PM CST By Meghan Holohan June Isaacson Kailes lives 8 or 9 miles away from the evacuation zone for the Los Angeles wildfires. But…
As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low
by Wendy Fry January 20, 2025 In summary Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump issued a barrage of Inauguration Day executive orders designed to pull the military into border enforcement and punish states such as California for sanctuary policies.…
Trump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easy
by Nigel Duara and Tomas Apodaca January 20, 2025 In summary President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in conflict with the state’s sanctuary law. Lea esta historia en Español California sheriffs once again find themselves navigating a difficult political calculus on immigration as President Donald…
Deportations take place in Arizona on President Trump’s first full day in office
Deportations have been happening regularly at the DeConcini Port of Entry since June, and Trump now promises to remove ‘millions’ By: Adam Klepp Posted 5:33 PM, Jan 21, 2025 To watch video report, Click Here. NOGALES, AZ — With all of their belongings in red bags, people were deported through the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales,…
Biden forgives student loans for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total to 5 million
By Kanishka Singh January 13, 2025 2:20 PM CST WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Monday his administration would cancel student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, targeting those who attended schools that defrauded students, those with permanent disabilities and public service workers. Biden said the total number of Americans who have…
US settles anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian bias complaint against Emory University
By Kanishka Singh January 16, 2025 5:23 PM CST WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Education Department on Thursday noted concerns, opens new tab about discrimination against Muslim, Arab and Palestinian students at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and reached a settlement, opens new tab with the institution to resolve the issue. The university agreed to revise its nondiscrimination…