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Republicans call Schumer's bluff on cuts to PBS and foreign aid – Axios

Republicans call Schumer’s bluff on cuts to PBS and foreign aid  Axios Senate marches toward passing Trump’s $9B clawback bill after dramatic late-night votes  Fox News GOP senators voice concern about $9B spending-cut bill they say they will vote for  NBC News What are rescissions – and why does Trump want Congress to approve them?  The Guardian Trump faces questions on Powell, Epstein as …

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Trump Has Promised More Tariffs on Mexico. What Happens Next? – The New York Times

Trump Has Promised More Tariffs on Mexico. What Happens Next?  The New York Times EU warns that its trade with the US could be effectively wiped out if Trump follows through on his threat  CNN Trump’s Tariffs Make an E.U. Deal Harder to Achieve, Experts Say  Time Magazine Trump’s 30% tariff letter leaves EU scrambling to bring U.S. on side  CNBC Trump tariffs send …

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‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom jolts California with bid to throw out House maps – Politico

‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom jolts California with bid to throw out House maps  Politico Texas lawmakers to consider congressional map redrawing after pressure from Trump  KEYE Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority  AP News Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes redraw of California congressional districts to send more Democrats to DC  KCRA Trump shares more …

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Florida wrongly charges 2 people under halted immigration law

Florida wrongly charges 2 people under halted immigration law

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At least two people have been wrongly charged under a Florida law that outlaws people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state since a federal judge halted its enforcement, according to a report Florida’s attorney general is required to file as punishment for defying the judge’s ruling. Both men were arrested in late May …

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Louisiana police chiefs charged in visa fraud scheme

Louisiana police chiefs charged in visa fraud scheme

Three current or former Louisiana police chiefs were among those indicted in an alleged scheme to drum up bogus crimes against immigrants so they could qualify for a special visa that allows noncitizen crime victims to remain in the US. The top cops allegedly took “hundreds” of bribes in exchange for filing false police reports detailing made-up crimes against the …

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20 states sue FEMA for ending disaster grant program

20 states sue FEMA for ending disaster grant program

Twenty Democratic-led states filed suit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters. The lawsuit contends President Donald Trump’s administration acted illegally when it announced in April that it was ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. FEMA canceled some projects already in …

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Spurned U.S. Attorney Clings to Job by Being Appointed His Own Assistant – The New York Times

Spurned U.S. Attorney Clings to Job by Being Appointed His Own Assistant  The New York Times Sarcone named acting US attorney after judges declined his bid  Times Union Federal judges refuse to permanently appoint interim US attorney in NY  Fox News NY judges reject Trump’s pick for US attorney  WWNY In a rare move, the judges of the Northern District of New York declined …

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Berkeley professor’s ex-wife arrested in connection with his murder in Greece

Berkeley professor’s ex-wife arrested in connection with his murder in Greece

Greek authorities arrested the ex-wife of a UC Berkeley professor in connection with his murder in Athens earlier this month. Marketing professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski was fatally shot July 4 in the Agia Paraskevi district of Athens, authorities told Greek media outlet To Vima. Jeziorski, 43, was shot five times as he was walking to his ex-wife’s home to see their …

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