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Democratic Senators Demand Banks Disclose Policies on Predatory Overdraft Fees
Earlier this year, Trump repealed a $5 cap on most overdraft fees that was set to go into effect in October.
Political Appointees Given Greater Power to Fund or Block NIH Research
The new guidelines “open the door to the politicization of NIH research,” said one program officer.
New Report Says Max Security Prison Compound Must Close, Citing Inhumane Conditions
People at the New Jersey prison are confined in cells so small they can touch both walls with their arms outstretched.
Faculty Want Answers on University Supplying Equipment for “Alligator Alcatraz”
The disclosure intensified existing anger over the university’s police partnership with ICE and ongoing labor disputes.
Trump Admin to Financially Reward Police Agencies for Working With ICE
DHS announced a new program that pays law enforcement agencies that help carry out its anti-immigrant agenda.
Federal Agents Expected to Flood Chicago to Carry Out Anti-Immigrant Raids
“We do not need nor want an unconstitutional and illegal military occupation of our city,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Maduro Says Venezuela Won’t Give In to US Threats as Trump Deploys More Warships
Trump has a long history of calling for US intervention to overthrow the Venezuelan government.
CUNY Student Activists Win Lawsuit Demanding Disclosure of School’s Investments
The New York Supreme Court ruling was hailed as a step toward divestment from businesses connected to the Gaza genocide.
Firefighters Outraged After Immigration Raids Target Active Wildfire Response
Wildfire veterans believe top officials collaborated with the raids, sidelining crews for hours amid ongoing fires.
Judge Blocks Attempt by Trump Administration to Deport 600 Guatemalan Kids
The children, who faced deportation over Labor Day weekend, are between 10 and 17 years old.