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ICE agent re-arrested after being charged with lying over Minnesota shooting
ICE agent Christian Castro was indicted on six counts of lying to investigators, according to a person familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice
Federal judge blocks Texas drag ban, ruling the law violates free speech rights
ICE agent in shooting case may go free as extradition request denied by judge
Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled Senate candidate interview after Trump admin. broadcasting threats
“Let’s just call this what it is: Donald Trump’s administration wants to silence anyone who says anything bad about Trump on TV, because all Trump does is watch TV,” Colbert said.
Jeffrey Epstein paid $28,000 to a Jewish boys high-school, documents show
The Texas Torah Institute, a Jewish school for boys, received two checks in 2008 and one in 2009, both written while Epstein was in prison after pleading guilty to solicitation.
Carrie Prejean Boller ousted from White House Religious Liberty Commission after antisemitism row
Carrie Prejean Boller was removed from the White House Religious Liberty Commission after her controversial remarks on antisemitism and Zionism during a public hearing.
Flight grounding lifted at El Paso airport after Mexican drone alert
The action barring flights at a single US airport appears unprecedented, government officials said. After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the FAA barred all civilian flights across the United States.
Anne Frank and ‘Night’ may soon be required reading in Texas public schools
The Texas state education board recently discussed draft legislation that would create the nation’s first-ever statewide K-12 required reading list for public schools.
Hospitalized toddler returnes to ICE custody, denied medication after hospitalization, lawsuit says
The child, identified in the lawsuit as "Amalia," was released by immigration authorities in President Donald Trump's administration after her parents sued on Friday.
Measles outbreak at Texas ICE facility leads to full quarantine
The cases at Dilley Immigration Processing Center were confirmed by the state's health department on Saturday, DHS said, adding that "all detainees are being provided with proper medical care."
Five-year-old detained by ICE returns home to Minnesota after detention in Texas
"Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack," Castro said. "We won't stop until all children and families are home."
Seven killed as private jet crashes during takeoff at Maine airport
Few details were available, but a government official briefed on the matter told Reuters there was a significant fire after the crash.
Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say
The Trump administration is set to take a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion investment package aimed at boosting domestic rare earth mining and magnet production.
