Trump’s legal crackdown on “sanctuary” cities and states yields few results so far

[ad_1] Since President Trump returned to the White House in January, his administration has mounted an aggressive effort to crack down on cities, counties and states that aren’t participating in its mass deportation campaign, threatening these so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions with lawsuits, funding cuts and other penalties. The Trump administration has also directed Immigration and Customs…

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Peloton revamps product line with AI features, raises fees

[ad_1] Peloton, the maker of internet-connected fitness equipment, is revamping its product line and hopping on the artificial intelligence bandwagon.  The company on Wednesday announced new versions of its Bike and Bike+, Tread and Tread+, as well as a new rowing machine, along with updates to its software and coaching programs.  The once-hot tech company faltered…

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Legal threats hang over NJ governor’s race after CBS News report on Mikie Sherrill’s military records

[ad_1] Washington — With roughly a month left before New Jersey chooses its next governor, the gloves have come off following a CBS News investigation that ignited a political firestorm, whipping the campaigns of Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill into a frenzy.  It was last week when CBS News reported that a…

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Planned Parenthood clinics in Louisiana close

[ad_1] Planned Parenthood’s two clinics in Louisiana closed on Tuesday over challenges that the organization said made it unfeasible to operate there. The clinics were in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The president of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast said the closures were forced by “compounding political attacks that have dismantled public health infrastructure, (and) blocked…

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How the government shutdown affects national parks

[ad_1] The National Park Service will furlough more than half of its workforce during the government shutdown, but will keep trails, open-air memorials and other areas at least partially open to visitors, it said in its plan for navigating the funding lapse. Of the service’s 14,500 employees, 9,296 will be furloughed, according to the document, which…

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Trump administration freezes $18 billion in infrastructure funding to New York, home of Schumer and Jeffries

[ad_1] JD Vance on government shutdown battle JD Vance on shutdown: “There’s going to be some pain” 07:18 Washington — The Trump administration is freezing roughly $18 billion in federal funding for key New York City infrastructure projects, Russ Vought, head of the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced on social media on the…

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