WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has told Congress that it intends to designate Haitian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, sources familiar with the notification said. The State Department similarly labeled eight Latin …
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Wisconsin judge accused of helping man evade ICE is suspended
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, saying Tuesday that it is in the public interest to relieve her of her …
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L.A. County experiences major disruptions on first day of strike
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTens of thousands of Los Angeles County workers walked off their jobs and onto picket lines Tuesday, amid what their union described as a failure by the county to fairly …
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Canada’s Liberals celebrate a stunning win while the populist challenger loses his seat
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTORONTO — As Canada’s Liberals celebrated election victory in a stunning turn of fortune, the country would not know until later Tuesday whether the party of Prime Minister Mark Carney would have …
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Hope Florida: A timeline of how a DeSantis-backed state charity was accused of wrongdoing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Scrutiny of a welfare program that is the signature initiative of Casey DeSantis, Florida’s first lady, is threatening to undermine a potential run to succeed her husband as governor, …
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Trump signs orders ramping up immigration showdown with sanctuary cities and states
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration escalated its showdown with Democratic-led states and cities over immigration enforcement on Monday, with the president signing executive orders that his press secretary said will “unleash America’s …
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Thousands of L.A. County workers poised to strike, disrupting services
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAbout 55,000 L.A. County workers are poised to walk off their jobs Monday night, disrupting public services from healthcare and social work to libraries and parks. Leaders of SEIU Local …
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’60 Minutes’ calls out Paramount Global over executive producer departure
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“No one here is happy.” That was the message from “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley at the end of Sunday’s program, in which he paid tribute to departing executive producer …
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Forget Indigenous Peoples Day, Trump says. Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy …
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Campgrounds, visitor centers at federal lakes closing amid Trump’s budget cuts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTOPEKA, Kan. — Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of …