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The U.S. deported 50 people to Ukraine this week, a Ukrainian border official said on Tuesday, in what appears to be the single largest such deportation from the U.S. since the country has been at war with Russia.
U.S. deports dozens of migrants to Ukraine amid war
Immigration lawyers say those deported to Ukraine could be conscripted to fight in the war, contrary to international laws that prohibit deportations to places where people could face violence.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The U.S. deported 50 people to Ukraine this week, a Ukrainian border official said on Tuesday, in what appears to be the single largest such deportation from the U.S. since the country has been at war with Russia.
A federal appeals court gave a chilly reception Tuesday to President Donald Trump’s bid to revive a sprawling racketeering lawsuit accusing his perceived political foes — including Hillary Clinton and James Comey — of conspiring to tar him with false allegations that he collaborated with Russia.
Appeals court panel mulls $1M penalty for Trump in lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
One of the judges said the president’s effort to revive the lawsuit his one-time personal attorney Alina Habba brought violated federal court rules.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A federal appeals court gave a chilly reception Tuesday to President Donald Trump’s bid to revive a sprawling racketeering lawsuit accusing his perceived political foes — including Hillary Clinton and James Comey — of conspiring to tar him with false allegations that he collaborated with Russia.
Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich and Mark Kelly will introduce legislation in the Senate on Tuesday that would strip out a provision in the just-passed government funding bill that allows senators to sue the government if their phone records are investigated without notifying them.
Democrats' bill would strip provision from funding bill that allowed senators to sue over phone records
Democrats to introduce bill to remove provision in government funding bill allowing senators to sue government if phone records are investigated without their knowledge.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich and Mark Kelly will introduce legislation in the Senate on Tuesday that would strip out a provision in the just-passed government funding bill that allows senators to sue the government if their phone records are investigated without notifying them.
Federal Border Patrol agents expanded their operations in North Carolina on Tuesday to include Raleigh, the state capital, and nearby Democratic cities in the latest escalation of President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
Border Patrol Expands North Carolina Operations to More Liberal Cities
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Federal Border Patrol agents expanded their operations in North Carolina on Tuesday to include Raleigh, the state capital, and nearby Democratic cities in the latest escalation of President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
GOP Rep. Clay Higgins, the only lawmaker to vote against the bipartisan bill defended his opposition..“It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America. As written, this bill reveals and injures thousands of innocent people – witnesses, people who provided alibis, family members, etc,”
Clay Higgins was the only Republican to vote against the Epstein files release. Here’s what he said | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. Clay Higgins, the only lawmaker to vote against the bipartisan bill to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, defended his opposition on Tuesday, saying the legislation was written i...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
GOP Rep. Clay Higgins, the only lawmaker to vote against the bipartisan bill defended his opposition..“It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America. As written, this bill reveals and injures thousands of innocent people – witnesses, people who provided alibis, family members, etc,”
Medicare beneficiaries will see their premiums increase 10% next year as the massive federal insurance program braces for higher spending — especially on outpatient hospital services and on the privatized Medicare Advantage program.
Medicare premiums set to rise 10% next year, CMS says
The Part B premium hike could have been worse, the Trump administration said. Still, it’s likely to pressure the pocketbooks of millions of seniors, and could drive more into Medicare Advantage plans.
www.healthcaredive.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Medicare beneficiaries will see their premiums increase 10% next year as the massive federal insurance program braces for higher spending — especially on outpatient hospital services and on the privatized Medicare Advantage program.
The new polling data from Morning Consult reveals that most Americans think Trump was in the know about Epstein’s abuses. Only 15 percent of people think the president was totally unaware of his longtime associates’ illegal activities.
Scathing Poll Reveals What Americans Think Trump Really Knew About Epstein
Despite what he says, Americans don’t seem to agree with the president.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The new polling data from Morning Consult reveals that most Americans think Trump was in the know about Epstein’s abuses. Only 15 percent of people think the president was totally unaware of his longtime associates’ illegal activities.
President Trump said Tuesday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, "knew nothing" about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, despite a 2021 intelligence report finding bin Salman ordered the killing.
Trump says MBS "knew nothing" about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing despite 2021 U.S. intel report's findings
President Trump accused a journalist of trying to "embarrass" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
President Trump said Tuesday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, "knew nothing" about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, despite a 2021 intelligence report finding bin Salman ordered the killing.
A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a redrawn U.S. House map that touched off a nationwide redistricting battle and is a major piece of President Donald Trump’s efforts to preserve a slim Republican majority ahead of the 2026 elections.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a redrawn U.S. House map that touched off a nationwide redistricting battle and is a major piece of President Donald Trump’s efforts to preserve a slim Republican majority ahead of the 2026 elections.
The House on Tuesday comfortably passed a measure that will compel the DOJ to release files on the Jeffrey Epstein case. All present House Democrats and Republicans — except Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) — supported the bill in a 427-1 vote, sending the measure to the Senate for a potential vote.
House Passes Bill to Release Epstein Files
The House of Representatives on Tuesday comfortably passed a measure that will...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The House on Tuesday comfortably passed a measure that will compel the DOJ to release files on the Jeffrey Epstein case. All present House Democrats and Republicans — except Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) — supported the bill in a 427-1 vote, sending the measure to the Senate for a potential vote.
New York Attorney General Letitia James says the Trump administration engaged in “outrageous” conduct to overcome hurdles to bring the mortgage fraud case against her and urged a judge to throw out the indictment.
Letitia James says charges against her stem from ‘illegal and unethical behavior’ by Trump administration
(CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James says the Trump administration engaged in “outrageous” conduct to overcome hurdles to bring the mortgage fraud case against her and urged a
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November 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
New York Attorney General Letitia James says the Trump administration engaged in “outrageous” conduct to overcome hurdles to bring the mortgage fraud case against her and urged a judge to throw out the indictment.
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on Monday that Volusia County Schools and two other districts in the state will participate in the Campus Guardian Angel pilot program which will use drones to enhance safety and security measures, according to a news release.
Florida launches Campus Guardian Angel drones in Volusia County Schools, 2 other districts
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on Monday that Volusia County Schools and two other districts in the state will participate in the Campus Guardian Angel pilot program whi...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on Monday that Volusia County Schools and two other districts in the state will participate in the Campus Guardian Angel pilot program which will use drones to enhance safety and security measures, according to a news release.
U.S. President Donald Trump targeted 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities Seattle and Los Angeles as the ongoing discourse regarding city safety for the tournament began anew.
President Trump Threatens Two World Cup Host Cities as ‘Safety’ Debate Reignites
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated “safety is the responsibility” of the U.S. government for the 2026 World Cup.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump targeted 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities Seattle and Los Angeles as the ongoing discourse regarding city safety for the tournament began anew.
Larry Summers, the former president of Harvard, issued a statement saying he would step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in 2008.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he will step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Larry Summers, the former president of Harvard, issued a statement saying he would step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in 2008.
Millions of Americans are struggling to keep up with rising utility costs, according to a new data analysis, pushing up overdue balances on household electricity and heating bills as families struggle with persistent high prices for many groceries and other items.
Spike in overdue utility bills threatens Trump’s "affordability" push
With affordability emerging as a top issue in recent elections, the surge in utility debt could be a pivotal factor in 2026.
www.newsweek.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Millions of Americans are struggling to keep up with rising utility costs, according to a new data analysis, pushing up overdue balances on household electricity and heating bills as families struggle with persistent high prices for many groceries and other items.
Over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts.
Between the end of February and mid-August, funding ceased for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions including cancer, heart disease and brain disease.
Between the end of February and mid-August, funding ceased for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions including cancer, heart disease and brain disease.
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts.
Between the end of February and mid-August, funding ceased for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions including cancer, heart disease and brain disease.
Between the end of February and mid-August, funding ceased for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions including cancer, heart disease and brain disease.
The rate of new international students enrolment at US universities dropped by 17% this autumn.
The drop comes as the Trump administration has made it more difficult to obtain student visas, suggesting visa application issues like delays and denials are among the top reasons for the decline.
The drop comes as the Trump administration has made it more difficult to obtain student visas, suggesting visa application issues like delays and denials are among the top reasons for the decline.
New international student enrolment drops 17% at US universities
A survey of more than 800 US universities and colleges suggest visa delays and denials were among the top issues behind the decline.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The rate of new international students enrolment at US universities dropped by 17% this autumn.
The drop comes as the Trump administration has made it more difficult to obtain student visas, suggesting visa application issues like delays and denials are among the top reasons for the decline.
The drop comes as the Trump administration has made it more difficult to obtain student visas, suggesting visa application issues like delays and denials are among the top reasons for the decline.
More than 22 million people, many of them children, could die preventable deaths by 2030 due to aid cuts by the United States and European countries, new research said Monday.
Western aid cuts could cause 22.6 million deaths, researchers say | The Citizen
US and European aid reductions may lead to over 22 million preventable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five, new research warns.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
More than 22 million people, many of them children, could die preventable deaths by 2030 due to aid cuts by the United States and European countries, new research said Monday.
The extent of the prosecutorial and investigative misconduct in the James Comey case is even greater than previously known, a federal magistrate judge revealed in an extraordinary new ruling today.
Judge Just Blew a Gaping Hole in the Comey Prosecution
The extent of the prosecutorial and investigative misconduct in the James Comey...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The extent of the prosecutorial and investigative misconduct in the James Comey case is even greater than previously known, a federal magistrate judge revealed in an extraordinary new ruling today.
David Richardson has resigned as the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, ending a short and controversial tenure at the helm of the nation's disaster response agency.
Acting FEMA Chief Resigns After 6 Months
Richardson was criticized for being unreachable during Texas floods
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November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
David Richardson has resigned as the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, ending a short and controversial tenure at the helm of the nation's disaster response agency.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has drawn headlines with a history of transphobic, racist and xenophobic comments. She has even indicated support for executing prominent Democrats.
But Sunday, the Georgia Republican said she regrets that sort of rhetoric and wants to change course.
But Sunday, the Georgia Republican said she regrets that sort of rhetoric and wants to change course.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she regrets ‘toxic politics’ as split with Trump widens
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has drawn headlines with bruising exchanges at the U.S. Capitol and town halls. She has a history of transphobic, racist and xenophobic comments. She has even indicate...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has drawn headlines with a history of transphobic, racist and xenophobic comments. She has even indicated support for executing prominent Democrats.
But Sunday, the Georgia Republican said she regrets that sort of rhetoric and wants to change course.
But Sunday, the Georgia Republican said she regrets that sort of rhetoric and wants to change course.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Epstein survivors PSA
The Venezuelan nationals the US government sent to El Salvador in March and April were tortured and subjected to other abuses, including sexual violence.
In a new report, HRW and @cristosal.bsky.social provide a comprehensive account of the treatment of these people in El Salvador.
In a new report, HRW and @cristosal.bsky.social provide a comprehensive account of the treatment of these people in El Salvador.
Report Exposes Torture Endured by Migrants Trump Sent to El Salvador Prison | Common Dreams
The 252 Venezuelans US President Donald Trump deported to El Salvador were tortured and abused in the infamous CECOT prison, according
to a new report from Human Rights Watch and Cristosal.
www.commondreams.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The Venezuelan nationals the US government sent to El Salvador in March and April were tortured and subjected to other abuses, including sexual violence.
In a new report, HRW and @cristosal.bsky.social provide a comprehensive account of the treatment of these people in El Salvador.
In a new report, HRW and @cristosal.bsky.social provide a comprehensive account of the treatment of these people in El Salvador.
An Israeli settler arson attack on a mosque in the occupied West Bank has drawn international condemnation, as a wave of intensified violence against Palestinians continues unabated across the area.
Israeli settler attack on West Bank mosque draws international condemnation
Calls for justice grow as Israeli settlers set Hajja Hamida Mosque ablaze in latest attack on Palestinians in West Bank.
www.aljazeera.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
An Israeli settler arson attack on a mosque in the occupied West Bank has drawn international condemnation, as a wave of intensified violence against Palestinians continues unabated across the area.
Robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are not safe for general use, according to a new study.
Researchers from the UK and US evaluated how AI-driven robots behave when they are able to access people’s personal data including their race, gender, disability status, nationality, and religion.
Researchers from the UK and US evaluated how AI-driven robots behave when they are able to access people’s personal data including their race, gender, disability status, nationality, and religion.
AI-powered robots are ‘unsafe’ for personal use, scientists warn
The AI models were prone to safety failures and discrimination, a new study found.
www.euronews.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are not safe for general use, according to a new study.
Researchers from the UK and US evaluated how AI-driven robots behave when they are able to access people’s personal data including their race, gender, disability status, nationality, and religion.
Researchers from the UK and US evaluated how AI-driven robots behave when they are able to access people’s personal data including their race, gender, disability status, nationality, and religion.