NASHVILLE — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding that the Justice Department’s pursuit of criminal charges was designed to punish him for challenging …
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Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court on Friday declined to reconsider a decision that put …
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Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSAVANNAH, Ga. — An advocacy group has filed suit against the Trump administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the …
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Contributor: The GOP is collapsing under Trump’s loyalty tests
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmericans always say they want politicians with backbone — men and women of principle who will stand up for what they believe in, even when it’s unpopular. And every so …
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GOP senators balk at Trump’s $1.8-billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, force delay in key vote
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Trump’s grip on his party slipped on Thursday as anger boiled over among Senate Republicans about a growing list of issues. In a striking display of defiance, GOP senators …
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Influencer files complaint against Steyer campaign, alleging violations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A political influencer has filed a complaint against Tom Steyer’s campaign for governor, saying the committee failed to notify her of disclosure requirements, as required by law, when she was …
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Design plan for Trump’s proposed Washington arch is approved by key federal agency
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch that President Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital. Commissioners, all of …
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Column: Obama’s strong terms curbed Iran. Trump struggles to secure even a weak deal
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump, it’s well known, is into gold. Every day brings new evidence that he’s thoroughly enjoying the “golden age” he pronounced in his inaugural address — as few other …
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Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally in a new AP-NORC poll
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Republicans are unhappier with President Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran …
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Republicans mull dropping $1-billion security money request for the White House and Trump’s ballroom
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party …