Alabama Town’s First Black Mayor Wins Election, Ending Four-Year Legal Dispute
Patrick Braxton has been elected mayor of Newbern, four years after he was allegedly locked out of the town hall by white officials and denied the opportunity to serve following his unopposed run in 2020.
Trump Administration Cancels Federal Funding for Offshore Wind Projects
In a significant move that has sent ripples through the renewable energy sector, the U.S. Department of Transportation has canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects across the country.
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Deportations of Guatemalan Minors
A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children. The ruling came after an emergency lawsuit filed by immigrant advocacy groups alleged that the children were being unlawfully removed from the country, some as flights were preparing to depart.
California Republicans File New Lawsuit Over Newsom’s Redistricting Plan
California Republicans are challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new redistricting plan in court, calling it an “unconstitutional power grab.” The GOP’s legal challenge comes after the Democratic-led legislature approved the new congressional maps, which would need voter approval in a November special election. The plan is a response to Texas Republicans’
U.S. Directs Diplomats to Limit Visas for Palestinian Passport Holders
The United States has reportedly instructed its diplomats to decline most visa applications from individuals holding Palestinian Authority passports, according to recent reports. This directive outlines specific, limited circumstances under which such visas can be issued, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy regarding Palestinian travel to the U.S.
Missouri Governor, Mike Kehoe, Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
Missouri’s Republican Governor, Mike Kehoe, has called a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional district maps, a move that critics are calling a politically motivated attempt to secure an advantage for the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections.
Appeals Court Rules Most of Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Illegal
In a significant legal and political setback for the Trump administration, a federal appeals court has ruled that most of the president’s sweeping tariffs are illegal, stating that he overstepped his authority under a decades-old emergency powers law.
U.S. Revokes Visas for Palestinian Officials Ahead of U.N. General Assembly
The United States has revoked visas for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials, citing national security interests and the undermining of peace prospects. The decision comes ahead of the U.N. General Assembly, where Palestinian officials have previously been represented. The Palestinian Authority has denounced the move as a
Democrats Face Critical Choice as Shutdown Deadline Looms
With a government shutdown deadline looming next week, Democrats in the Senate are at a critical juncture, wrestling with whether to support a short-term funding measure put forth by a Republican-led Congress.
Trump Revokes Kamala Harris’s Secret Service Protection
President Donald Trump has officially revoked the Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a security detail that had been quietly extended by the Biden administration.