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Stricter eligibility requirements for SNAP applicants go into effect, along with bump in payments
Under new work requirements imposed by the "The Big Beautiful Bill Act," able-bodied adults aged 18 to 64 who don't have dependents will be required to work. Previously, the age limit was 54.
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Family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her killing by immigration officer during protests
One lawsuit filed against the U.S. government alleges wrongful death, and the other lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to interfere with civil rights.
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SCOTUS agrees to hear challenge to ICE's mass detention policy
The policy has faced several defeats in lower courts amid President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts.
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Two conservative members of Biden's Supreme Court commission resign
In a statement, the White House expressed its appreciation for the work conducted by both professors on the commission.
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Biden says 'I like kids better than people,' amid jeers during Connecticut visit
Biden made the comment after a toddler hugged him.
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College withheld exonerating evidence from student who went to prison for sexual assault
Second jury cleared Darold Palmore after appeals court deemed accuser's sexual history relevant to credibility. He spent 16 months in prison.
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Justice Department will ask Supreme Court to block Texas abortion ban
The DOJ’s decision came just hours after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Biden administration's attempt to block the ban from remaining in effect.
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Marine officer receives formal reprimand and fine for criticizing Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller Jr. agreed to the Military’s disciplinary action, following him pleading guilty to six misdemeanor charges the Military brought against him.
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Judge approves class-action lawsuit against feds' $85 million seizure of safe deposit boxes
"The members of the certified class are, by definition, people whom the government has not accused of wrongdoing," lawyer says.
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Capitol Police officer indicted on obstruction charges in connection Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Officer Michael A. Riley allegedly told a contact online to remove posts showing the person was in Capitol building
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Biden administration intends to reimplement Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy
The move comes after initial victory by Texas, Missouri in a suit arguing administration too hastily withdrew the policy
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Biden touts drop in jobless claims after ending work disincentives as GOP long urged
There were 26 states that voluntarily ended the federal benefits over the summer in advance of Sept. 6 end date in Biden's American Rescue Plan Act.
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Shooter in Parkland, Florida, high school massacre to plead guilty to 17 counts of murder, report
The guilty plea by Nikolas Cruz starts case's sentencing phase in which he will face death penalty, likely ask for life without parole