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Supreme Court Signals Opposition to Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors
The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to strike down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, with several conservative justices signaling that the state's restrictions infringe upon the First Amendment rights of licensed counselors. The outcome could reshape how states regulate mental health practices nationwide, forcing more than 20 states to reconsider laws that prohibit the discredited therapy. 
The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to strike down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, with several conservative justices signaling that the state's restrictions infringe upon the First Amendment rights of licensed counselors. The outcome could reshape how states regulate mental health practices nationwide, forcing more than 20 states to reconsider laws that prohibit the discredited therapy. -
Trump Administration Quietly Resumes Student Loan Forgiveness Under Income-Based Repayment Plan
The Trump administration has restarted student loan forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in the federal Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program, after a months-long pause that left thousands waiting for debt relief. The move marks a significant policy shift following weeks of legal and political pressure from borrower advocates and unions. 
The Trump administration has restarted student loan forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in the federal Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program, after a months-long pause that left thousands waiting for debt relief. The move marks a significant policy shift following weeks of legal and political pressure from borrower advocates and unions. -
Supreme Court Rejects Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal, Leaving 20-Year Sentence for Epstein Crimes Intact
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the former British socialite convicted of sex trafficking in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls, effectively ending her bid to overturn a 20-year federal prison sentence. 
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the former British socialite convicted of sex trafficking in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls, effectively ending her bid to overturn a 20-year federal prison sentence. -
Trump Freezes $2.1B in Chicago Transit Funds as Shutdown Hits Third Day
The Trump administration escalated its shutdown pressure campaign Friday by freezing $2.1 billion earmarked for Chicago transit projects, a move Illinois leaders denounced as political retaliation. 
The Trump administration escalated its shutdown pressure campaign Friday by freezing $2.1 billion earmarked for Chicago transit projects, a move Illinois leaders denounced as political retaliation. -
Trump Freezes $26 Billion for Democratic States as Shutdown Battle Escalates
The U.S. government shutdown entered another day without resolution as the White House moved to freeze billions of dollars in funding to Democratic-led states, drawing sharp accusations from congressional Democrats that President Donald Trump is weaponizing the impasse for political retribution. 
The U.S. government shutdown entered another day without resolution as the White House moved to freeze billions of dollars in funding to Democratic-led states, drawing sharp accusations from congressional Democrats that President Donald Trump is weaponizing the impasse for political retribution. -
Trump, Congress Race Against Midnight Deadline as Government Shutdown Looms
President Donald Trump is set to meet congressional leaders at the White House Monday afternoon in a final push to avert a government shutdown that could furlough hundreds of thousands of federal employees and stall key services nationwide as soon as Wednesday. The high-stakes gathering comes with just hours left before the Tuesday midnight funding deadline and little sign that either side is ready to back down from its demands. 
President Donald Trump is set to meet congressional leaders at the White House Monday afternoon in a final push to avert a government shutdown that could furlough hundreds of thousands of federal employees and stall key services nationwide as soon as Wednesday. The high-stakes gathering comes with just hours left before the Tuesday midnight funding deadline and little sign that either side is ready to back down from its demands. -
Portland Erupts as Trump Deploys 200 National Guard Troops to Guard ICE Facility
Hundreds of demonstrators filled the streets outside Portland's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building Sunday after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard troops to the city, escalating tensions between the White House and state leaders. The Pentagon confirmed the deployment, saying the guardsmen were federalized "to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other U.S. Government personnel" for 60 days. 
Hundreds of demonstrators filled the streets outside Portland's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building Sunday after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard troops to the city, escalating tensions between the White House and state leaders. The Pentagon confirmed the deployment, saying the guardsmen were federalized "to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other U.S. Government personnel" for 60 days. -
Trump Says No to West Bank Annexation as Arab Leaders Tie Gaza Peace Deal to Halt
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, issuing his strongest public warning yet to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as international pressure intensifies over Israel's war in Gaza and its response to Western recognition of a Palestinian state. 
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, issuing his strongest public warning yet to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as international pressure intensifies over Israel's war in Gaza and its response to Western recognition of a Palestinian state. -
China Doubles Argentine Soy Purchases After Export Tax Suspension, Leaving U.S. Farmers Shut Out
China's buying spree of Argentine soybeans is dealing another blow to U.S. farmers, particularly in Illinois, where growers say they have been effectively shut out of their largest export market. The surge in purchases followed Argentina's surprise suspension of its 26% soybean export tax earlier this week, a move that doubled Chinese buying virtually overnight and priced U.S. soybeans out of the global market. 
China's buying spree of Argentine soybeans is dealing another blow to U.S. farmers, particularly in Illinois, where growers say they have been effectively shut out of their largest export market. The surge in purchases followed Argentina's surprise suspension of its 26% soybean export tax earlier this week, a move that doubled Chinese buying virtually overnight and priced U.S. soybeans out of the global market. -
Dallas ICE Attack: Gunman Kills 2 Detainees, Engraves ‘ANTI-ICE’ on Ammo Before Suicide
Two detainees were killed and another critically wounded Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, in what federal officials are calling a targeted attack on law enforcement. The shooter, identified by sources as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a rooftop near the facility. 
Two detainees were killed and another critically wounded Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, in what federal officials are calling a targeted attack on law enforcement. The shooter, identified by sources as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a rooftop near the facility.
