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DOJ, amid uproar, says it will follow ruling that paused ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
The Justice Department issued a statement Monday saying it will abide by a district judge’s ruling last week that ordered the temporary freezing of the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” The statement came amid reports that the administration was backing away from the controversial fund. “The Department of Justice disagrees strongly with the decision…
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Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Democrats on Tuesday will settle one of the party’s last competitive U.S. Senate primaries, choosing between two state lawmakers who each say he is better poised to flip a retiring Republican’s seat. Either Josh Turek or Zach Wahls will go up against a full-throttled Republican defense of two-term Sen. Joni…
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Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
UNITED NATIONS — An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations. The 35-page report — shared by the Israeli mission to the U.N. late Thursday…
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What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC’s sunset spectacle
NEW YORK — New York City residents and visitors look up at the sky to experience a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge. The setting sun was framed by a canyon of skyscrapers Thursday as it sunk below the horizon, perfectly aligned with the Manhattan street grid. The dramatic spectacle was just the first…
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Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan says she won’t run for president in 2028
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year. Whitmer has long been viewed by some Democrats as a…
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Republicans’ recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda
WASHINGTON — A roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term was supposed to be an easy lift for Republicans. But progress stalled over concerns about the inclusion of White House ballroom security funding in the package and the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to finance…
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Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected President Donald Trump’s administration to try to meddle in the midterms this year. The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person — including federal agents — from accessing voter…
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Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts
A frenzied redistricting effort ahead of the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans — and it isn’t over yet. Since President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to redraw U.S. House districts last year, Republicans in Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida and Tennessee also have enacted new maps that could help…
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LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to more children in conflict zones
NEW YORK — Global conflicts from South Sudan’s political crisis to the United States’ recent war with Iran are putting more children at risk of suffering. One humanitarian duo wants to ensure conflict-stricken children get funding for an often-overlooked need: education. Under an agreement announced Wednesday, the LEGO Foundation committed $97 million to expand International…
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Administration issues directive requiring green card applicants to apply outside US
The Trump administration on Friday issued a sweeping policy directive requiring most temporary visa holders and humanitarian parolees living in the U.S. to return to their home countries to apply for and complete their green card applications. The policy memo issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown,…