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CNN  —  President Donald Trump will host congressional leaders and families affected by the fentanyl epidemic on Wednesday for a signing ceremony on bipartisan legislation that would strengthen prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers, White House officials tell CNN. The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act, which recently passed both the Senate and the House with bipartisan support, represents a …

Since the final days of the Democratic primary, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani had been dogged by criticism that he didn’t appreciate the implications of the pro-Palestinian slogan “globalize the Intifada.” But at a meeting with a room full of prominent city business leaders Tuesday afternoon, the Democratic nominee pledged to discourage use of the phrase — while …

The Chaotic Early Days Inside Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center  The New York Times Florida lawmaker Anna Eskamani on her ‘horrific’ visit to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center  WBUR ‘A black hole’: Attorneys say they still can’t reach clients in Alligator Alcatraz  Miami Herald “Gator Grift”: Hundreds Caged in Inhumane Conditions with No Due Process at Florida Immigrant Jail  Democracy Now! The Miccosukee Tribe of …

James Craig is accused of murdering his wife, Angela. His trial began at the Arapahoe District Court in Centennial, Colo., on Tuesday. Stephen Swofford/Associated Press via Denver Gazette, Pool hide caption toggle caption Stephen Swofford/Associated Press via Denver Gazette, Pool A Colorado dentist is standing trial for allegedly killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes and then trying to …

Super PAC backing Bill Cassidy to reveal $2.5M haul  Politico Cassidy holds cash advantage over GOP challengers  Politico Cassidy campaign says challenger inflated campaign donations  The Center Square In Louisiana, Bill Cassidy raises mountain of cash to defend seat against MAGA Republicans  Shreveport Times American Association of Seniors endorse Sen. Cassidy for reelection  KTALnews.com Source link

Here’s how much Minnesota school districts are each losing after Trump cuts  Minnesota Reformer Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for Freezing Billions in Education Grants Just Weeks Before School Year Start  State of California – Department of Justice (.gov) Withheld federal funds affect gifted, vulnerable students, Cincinnati-area districts say  Cincinnati Enquirer Dallas ISD left with $22 million gap after Trump education funding …

Facebook Tweet Email Link A group of current or former Louisiana police chiefs and the operator of a Subway sandwich shop are accused of colluding in a decade-long scheme to falsify police reports to help foreign nationals get visas meant for crime victims or witnesses. A federal grand jury returned a 62-count indictment charging two police chiefs, a former police …

BATON ROUGE, La. — Three current or former Louisiana police chiefs were arrested following a federal investigation into an alleged scheme that involved false police reports being sold to immigrants lacking permanent legal status and used to try to secure a visa, authorities said Tuesday. The forged police reports would indicate that the immigrant was a victim of a crime, …

Eric Adams posts massive fundraising haul for general election run  Politico Zohran Mamdani Has Awakened a Powerful New Political Force  New York Magazine What could Zohran Mamdani mean for NYC’s prime property market?  Financial Times Would Mamdani’s ‘millionaire tax’ chase the rich out of New York City?  USA Today Mamdani win sends jitters through NYC luxury real estate market  CNN Source link

Imagine a Washington in which President Trump was held to account. A Washington in which Congress doesn’t roll over like a dog begging for a treat. A Washington that functions the way it’s supposed to, with that whole checks-and-balances thing working. Enticing, no? Democrats need to win just three seats in 2026 to seize control of the House and impose …