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Racketeering Charges Dismissed Against 61 People in Stop Cop City Movement
The state may still re-file RICO charges with permission from the governor, and it could appeal the judge’s ruling.
Major Battles for Reproductive Rights in 2026 Will Play Out in FDA and Courts
Federal judges and agencies will decide whether to restrict or end people’s access to mailed abortion medication.
As 19 States Raise Their Minimum Wages, the Federal Rate Remains Stuck at $7.25
The federal minimum wage has not risen since 2009.
A New Tax Will Cut Into a Lifeline for Immigrant Families
Cash, checks, and money orders that millions of immigrants rely on to support loved ones abroad will see new costs.
ICE Plans $100M “Wartime Recruitment” Aimed at Gun Enthusiasts, Military Fans
The ICE drive would use an ad-targeting technique called “geofencing” to send recruitment ads to users’ phone browsers.
UN Warns of “Unprecedented” Hunger in Sudan as Half of Children Under 5 Starve
The UN said that Sudan’s Umm Baru is experiencing one of the worst levels of hunger recorded by its assessments.
Social Security Changes Under Trump Led to Backlogs, Wait Times, and More Issues
The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.
As Towns and Cities Fight Off Data Centers, Calls Grow for a National Moratorium
The battle to build new data centers has pitted communities across the country against Silicon Valley.
Pentagon Announces $8.6B Contract for Boeing to Make F-15s for Israel
The contract will provide Israel with 25 F-15 fighter jets, with the option for 25 more.
2025 Ranked as One of World’s Hottest Years Due to Human-Made Climate Crisis
Climate change made 2025 heat waves 10 times more likely, a new report finds.