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Terror related encounters surged at US Southern border in fiscal year 2026: Study
The CIS report noted that CBP recorded more than 11,250 terrorism-related encounters at Southwest ports through the first 11 months of FY 2026, compared with just over 3,700 in FY 2025 and 103 in FY 2021.
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Supreme Court kicks off new term with justices torn over Colorado climate case
The case centers on a lawsuit that the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, brought against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy, with Boulder officials arguing they face increasing costs because of the impacts of climate change.
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Trump again claims Ukraine war responsible for gas prices, not Iran war
The narrative comes ahead of the November midterm elections, which Democrats currently are favored to win.
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Federal judge in Texas rules DACA illegal
The judge said former President Obama overstepped his executive authority when he created it.
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Yellen says lockdowns could return in areas with low COVID vaccination rates
Yellen said the best way to avoid further lockdowns was for Americans to get vaccinated.
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Biden issues warning to US companies about doing business in Hong Kong
U.S. officials say Hong Kong's new national security law could cause risks for businesses.
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Appeals court strips legal immunity from college officials — again — for anti-Christian bias
Cites argument by Justice Clarence Thomas that Supreme Court should narrow immunity for university officials.
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Democrats plan to to slip immigration changes into $3.5T budget bill, pass without GOP votes
Key Congressional Democrats are attempting to work toward their immigration reform goals with a budget reconciliation bill that will need no Republican support to pass.
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Feds made more than 1 million apprehensions this fiscal year at US-Mexico border, report
The over 1 million milestones comes after agents made 188,829 apprehensions in june.
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CDC defends decision to require masks on mass transit, despite GOP backlash
Biden signed an executive order to require mask mandates on all public transportation when he took office. The TSA extended it until Sept. 13.
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House Democrats greenlight federal funding of abortions domestically and internationally
The appropriations bill that leaves out the Hyde Amendment increases federal spending by 28% for the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education.
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Portland ranked among 10 best cities in the U.S. after year of riots, homeless spike
U.S. News puts high premium on cities that "exhibited more stability" throughout 2020.
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House GOP members announce creation of "Freedom from Big Tech" caucus
Colorado Rep. Ken Buck, the top Republican on a House antitrust subcommittee, will lead the group.