Tag Archives: Policies

NEW YORK — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing the operators of LA Fitness, over allegations that they make it “exceedingly difficult” for consumers to cancel gym memberships and other related services offered in their clubs nationwide. In a Wednesday complaint, the FTC accused Fitness International and its subsidiary Fitness & Sports Clubs of illegally charging consumers “hundreds of …

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas tourism is slumping this summer with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policies for the decline. The city known for lavish shows, endless buffets and around-the-clock gambling welcomed just under 3.1 million tourists in June, an …

Mayor Michelle Wu, joined by community members and elected officials, responds to the recent letter from the Department of Justice at a press conference at City Hall Plaza. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) Boston Mayor Michelle Wu shot back at U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s demands to expand the city’s policies to work with immigration enforcement in a letter Tuesday, condemning what she …

Northern Virginia schools at risk of losing funding over transgender bathroom policies  Politico Education Department threatens funding for Northern Virginia schools over trans student policies  The Hill Fairfax Co. superintendent shares why she’s holding firm against Dept. of Ed threat  NBC4 Washington Loudoun schools suspend boys uncomfortable with biological female student in locker room  WSET Education Department to Pull Federal Funding From LCPS  LoudounNow.com Source …

Washington officials are responding to a letter from the federal government last week demanding they end so-called “sanctuary jurisdiction” policies — local laws stopping police from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “You are hereby notified that your jurisdiction has been identified as one that engages in sanctuary policies and practices that thwart federal immigration enforcement,” U.S. Attorney General Pam …

As Trump’s Policies Take Hold, Springfield, Ohio, Loses Its Haitian Work Force  The New York Times Haitians found stability in Maryland’s poultry plants. It’s now in jeopardy.  The Washington Post As anti-immigrant discourse rises, Toledo sends a clear message: ‘You belong here’  Toledo Blade Haitian Catholics in US lean on faith amid fears of deportation  National Catholic Reporter Haitian nationals with ‘protected’ immigration status …

Three innocent Americans are dead after an illegal alien semi-truck driver attempted an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike and caused a minivan to violently crash into the truck’s trailer. The illegal alien is an Indian national who was granted a commercial driver’s license by the so-called “sanctuary state” of California, whose reckless policies put the lives of American citizens …

SEATTLE — U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has issued a stern warning to Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, urging compliance with federal immigration enforcement efforts. In a letter dated August 13, Bondi informed Ferguson that Washington has been identified as a jurisdiction with sanctuary policies that hinder federal immigration enforcement. RELATED | Trump’s Department of Justice targets Seattle as a sanctuary …

U.S. AG Pam Bondi tells Gov. Bob Ferguson to drop WA sanctuary policies, or else  The Olympian Trump is targeting sanctuary cities to settle political scores and potentially arrest his opponents  The Guardian Bondi puts sanctuary cities nationwide on notice after DC police federal takeover  Fox News Colorado governor responds to letter from Department of Justice urging end to “sanctuary policies”  CBS News AG …

U.S. Senator Hawley launches probe into Meta AI policies  Reuters Meta’s AI rules have let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with kids, offer false medical info  Reuters Meta faces backlash over AI policy that lets bots have ‘sensual’ conversations with children  The Guardian Sen. Hawley to probe Meta AI bot policies for children following damning report  CNBC Hawley opens probe into Meta after reports of …