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Leqaa Kordia Released After Year in Immigration Detention

Leqaa Kordia , a 33-year-old Palestinian woman, has been released after spending over a year in immigration detention. She left the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas on Monday following an order from Immigration Judge Tara Naselow-Nahas. Kordia was detained by U.S. Immigration and C

Mar 16, 8:29 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Cornyn, Casar Clash Over DHS Shutdown at Austin Airport

Republican Senator John Cornyn and Democratic Congressman Greg Casar engaged in a public confrontation at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport over the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has entered its second month. The dispute unfolded as TSA employees continue to work

Mar 16, 6:18 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Democrats Request Probe into Noem for Alleged Perjury

Top Democrats in Congress have requested an investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for allegedly lying under oath during recent Congressional hearings. According to multiple reports, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking members of their resp

Mar 16, 4:11 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Legislation

Trump Reveals GOP Rep's Terminal Diagnosis

President Donald Trump revealed during a press conference that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) had been given a terminal diagnosis and would have died by June without medical intervention from White House doctors. According to multiple reports, Trump made the disclosure while speaking about Dunn's dedication

Mar 16, 4:11 PM ET·1 min read

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Immigration

Supreme Court to Review Trump’s TPS Termination

The Supreme Court will review President Donald Trump's effort to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living legally in the U.S., according to multiple reports. The court agreed to hear arguments next month on whether the president can end T

Mar 16, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Border Patrol Chief Bovino Retires After Controversial Tenure

Gregory Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who led controversial immigration raids under the Trump administration, announced his retirement at the end of March after nearly three decades with the agency. Bovino became a prominent figure in the administration's mass deportation campaign before

Mar 16, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue to fulfill her duties during treatment, according to multiple reports. The diagnosis was announced by President Donald Trump on Truth Social on March 16, 2025. Wiles, who is the first woman to

Mar 16, 1:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

BBC Seeks Dismissal of Trump's $10B Lawsuit

The BBC has asked a US court to dismiss Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of his speech in a documentary, arguing that the case should be thrown out as it lacks jurisdiction and could have a “chilling effect” on reporting. According to multiple reports, the BBC filed a motion in a

Mar 16, 1:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Approves US Bases for Iran Strikes

The UK has approved the US using British military bases to launch strikes on Iranian missile sites targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz , but Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that Britain will not be drawn into a wider war. This decision comes amid mounting pressure from US President Donald

Mar 16, 1:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

France's Far Right Gains as Local Elections Head to Runoff

France's far-right National Rally (RN) made significant gains in the first round of municipal elections, particularly in southern cities like Marseille and Perpignan. The runoff races scheduled for this weekend will determine control of major cities including Paris, Lyon, and Nice. These local elect

Mar 16, 1:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

DHS Shutdown Sparks Chaos and Political Tensions

The partial government shutdown has caused significant disruptions at airports nationwide, with TSA workers missing their second paycheck. According to Daily Mail , passengers reported waits of up to four hours due to staffing issues, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport saw lines forming outs

Mar 16, 11:49 AM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

UFL Deactivates College Republicans Over Antisemitism Allegations

The University of Florida has temporarily suspended its College Republicans chapter following allegations of antisemitic behavior by members. The decision came after the Florida Federation of College Republicans conducted an investigation and identified a "pattern of conduct that violated its rules

Mar 16, 11:49 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Debates SAVE Act Amid DHS Shutdown

The U.S. Senate is engaged in a contentious debate over the SAVE America Act , which would require voters to present proof of citizenship, such as passports or birth certificates, when registering to vote. Republicans plan to bring the bill to a floor vote this week, despite Democrats' strong opposi

Mar 16, 11:49 AM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Sarkozy Appeals Conviction in Libyan Funding Case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to appear at the Paris Court of Appeal on Monday to challenge his conviction for criminal conspiracy related to allegations that he received illegal campaign funding from Libya's late dictator Muammar Gaddafi. According to multiple reports, Sarkozy deni

Mar 16, 11:49 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Afghan Man Dies After ICE Custody

Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, a 41-year-old Afghan man who served alongside U.S. special forces and fled Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, died on Saturday at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. He was detained by ICE near his Dallas apartment less than a day before his death. Paktyawal's family and a

Mar 16, 11:49 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Senate Primary

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Illinois on Tuesday night, defeating Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly to claim the nomination for Sen. Dick Durbin's open seat after nearly 30 years in office according to multiple reports . With an estimated 92% of bal

Mar 16, 8:05 AM ET·6 min read

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Elections

Gavin Newsom Hints at Presidential Run

California Governor Gavin Newsom has sparked speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028, following remarks made during the South by Southwest Conference in Austin. According to multiple reports, Newsom stated that he would consider a White House bid only if Democrats retake the House of

Mar 15, 10:35 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

UK Accused of Complicity in Gaza Crimes

An unofficial tribunal led by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has accused the UK government of complicity in crimes committed by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza. The tribunal, which included two specialists in international law, found that the government had failed to meet its legal obligatio

Mar 15, 8:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Kazajistán vota en referendo constitucional

Los votantes kazajos acudieron a las urnas el domingo para participar en un referendo sobre una nueva Constitución que reforzaría el control del presidente Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. La propuesta fusiona las dos cámaras del Parlamento en una sola y otorga al presidente el derecho de nombrar a todos los

Mar 15, 5:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Kazakhstan approves new constitution in referendum

Kazakh voters approved a new constitution in a referendum on Sunday that may allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to stay in power beyond the current term limit of 2029, according to exit polls. Around 87% of voters backed the new constitution with a turnout of 73%, as reported by both Reuters and

Mar 15, 5:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

French Local Elections Signal Shifts Ahead of Presidential Race

The first round of French municipal elections has revealed significant gains for the far-right National Rally (RN), signaling potential shifts in national politics ahead of next year’s presidential race. The RN secured its hold on Perpignan, with Louis Aliot re-elected as mayor, and is now targeting

Mar 15, 5:05 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Mamdani's Policies Spark Investor Concern

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's economic policies have raised alarms among municipal bond investors and credit rating agencies. The city’s lenders are increasingly wary of Mamdani’s plans to raise taxes and increase spending, leading to a spike in bond yields. The yields for NYC General Obligat

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Community Security and Housing Issues in California

Community security efforts and contentious housing policies are shaping the political landscape in California. In Los Angeles, Rabbi Yossi Eldort established Magen Am, an organization focused on training community members to enhance safety and preparedness within Jewish neighborhoods. The initiative

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Mamdani Faces Backlash Over Palestinian Advocacy

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani remains at the center of multiple controversies involving free speech, social media activity, and collaborations with controversial figures. His outspoken support for Palestinians has drawn both praise and criticism. The mayor recently defended his decision to h

Mar 15, 2:23 PM ET·3 min read

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Politics

Leqaa Kordia Released After Year in Immigration Detention

Cornyn, Casar Clash Over DHS Shutdown at Austin Airport