TSA workers may receive pay soon. And, Israel plans to expand its invasion of Lebanon
TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.
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Starmer says UK wonât get âdragged into Iran warâ as Labour launches its local elections campaign â UK politics live
UK PM to chair meeting on governmentâs response to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayStarmer complained about other parties whipping up division, and he specifically criticised Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, for âcomplaining about Muslims praying in publicâ.Labour, by con
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The current war in Iran may prevent much greater bloodshed
If Iran is truly prevented from obtaining nuclear weapons for the foreseeable future â then this preventive military action will have been a crucially important success, even if the regime survives.
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Trump weighing all options on Iran's Kharg island
The president said the U.S. could "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island's oil terminal.
Philanthropy in science has little oversight. Jeffrey Epstein exploited that
A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.
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GOP calls to get undocumented children out of public schools grow
Republicans are ramping up talks of overturning Plyler v. Doe, the Supreme Court decision that gave undocumented children rights to a free public education.  The talks have stretched from Republican states such as Tennessee to the White House, accelerating an immigration crackdown in education unde
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Trump support for warrantless spy powers leading to FISA flips on both sides of the aisle
The battle to renew the nationâs warrantless spy powers is spawning reversals on both sides of the aisle, as President Trumpâs support has pushed both the lawâs critics and supporters to flip their previous positions. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) allows the governm
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Grahamâs views on Iran war come under attack from Republicans
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has emerged as a frequent target of attacks from a faction of the political right that has been increasingly concerned about an escalation of President Trumpâs war in Iran. Graham, a longtime war hawk and close Trump ally, has drawn sharp criticism in recent weeks from f
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4 ways Iran could strike back if Trump invades Kharg Island
The buildup of U.S. troops in the Middle East has raised speculation of a possible ground attack on Iranian soil, with eyes on the vital oil depot on Kharg Island. President Trump has railed against Tehran for closing the Strait of Hormuz â a vital shipping lane through which one-fifth of the worldâ
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Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs âshockingâ
Woman assaulted after man was given key card to her room criticises CEO Jo Boydell over cancelled meetingA woman who was sexually assaulted by a man who was handed a key card to her room at a Travelodge has said she was shocked to learn the hotel chainâs boss cancelled a meeting with a group of MPs
Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
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A New Boss Takes Over Homeland Security With Less Flash but Same Mission
Markwayne Mullin, the incoming D.H.S. secretary, faces a difficult balance: a public reset of the agency while delivering on President Trumpâs deportation agenda.
Trumpâs Birthright Citizenship Order at Supreme Court Splits Conservative Scholars
Before President Trumpâs order to limit birthright citizenship, there was widespread agreement that the 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship for U.S.-born babies.
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How a Civics School With a Conservative Bent Divided Its Supporters
A University of North Carolina program was intended to promote civil discourse and ideological diversity. Some of its early conservative supporters say it is doing the opposite.
How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access
All children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated.
China's chatbot industry is fiercely competing for customers. Cue the freebies
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As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it
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Over one million Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion, thousands of U.S. troops deployed to the Middle East, with more on the way, delays continue at U.S. airports with no funding deal in sight.