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Supreme Court hears case pushing to end legal protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants

Supreme Court hears case pushing to end legal protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants

๐Ÿ”ฅ Discover this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: immigration,migrants,Supreme Court ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the Trump administration's push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disasters from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria. However, the court refused to immediately lift protections for hundreds of thousands of people on Monday, allowing them to live and work in the United States legally amid the administration's broader crackdown on immigration. He watches: Haitians in Ohio City live in fear and uncertainty amid a…
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What did Trump say about Iran’s infrastructure and oil prices in a call with PBS News

What did Trump say about Iran’s infrastructure and oil prices in a call with PBS News

๐Ÿ”ฅ Check out this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: On Monday, White House correspondent Liz Landers spoke by phone with President Trump while he attended what he described as a โ€œvery important meetingโ€ regarding the Iran war. Jeff Bennett: This morning, our White House correspondent Liz Landers spoke by phone with President Trump as the president attended what he described as a very important meeting on the Iran war.Liz joins us now.So, Liz, how did that phone call go, and what did you ask the president about? Liz Landers: Well, Jeff,…
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Trump’s mass deportation agenda has reached a crossroads with the Department of Homeland Security changing its leadership

Trump’s mass deportation agenda has reached a crossroads with the Department of Homeland Security changing its leadership

โœจ Explore this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Department of Homeland Security,deportaion,immigration and customs enforcement,immigration enforcement,Markwayne Mullin โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” The Department of Homeland Security will soon be under new management, an opportunity to reset President Donald Trump's immigration agenda or double down on his campaign promise to conduct the largest deportation operation in American history. The White House political director recently encouraged party lawmakers during a retreat at the Republican president's golf club in Florida to focus on immigration enforcement against criminals, a centerpiece of the mass deportation agenda he…
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Judge blocks RFK Jr. Reducing childhood vaccine recommendations

Judge blocks RFK Jr. Reducing childhood vaccine recommendations

๐Ÿš€ Check out this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices,childhood vaccines,Robert F. Kennedy Jr,vaccines ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from reducing the number of recommended vaccines per child, saying U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in renewing a key vaccine advisory panel. The decision halts an order by Kennedy - announced in January - ending universal recommendations to vaccinate all children against influenza, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and respiratory syncytial virus. He…
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The Kennedy Center votes to close operations for two years and appoints a new president

The Kennedy Center votes to close operations for two years and appoints a new president

๐Ÿš€ Read this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Donald Trump news,kennedy center,Richard Grenell ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” The Kennedy Center board voted Monday to close operations for two years following July 4 celebrations this summer. The widely expected decision follows several resignations and cancellations during President Donald Trump's second term, although Trump himself cited the need for reforms as the reason for the closure. โ€œWe will work to ensure that it remains the best performing arts facility of its kind anywhere in the world,โ€ Trump told reporters at the White House before…
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The politically charged awards season ends with calls for peace at the Oscars

The politically charged awards season ends with calls for peace at the Oscars

๐Ÿ”ฅ Check out this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Academy Awards,film & tv,Oscars,political activism ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: A few artists protested more than just the Trump administration's immigration policies on Hollywood's biggest night. Attendance for the "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT" pins at the Oscars was weak compared to last month's Grammys. But those dressed in protest gear used the red carpet on Sunday to also advocate for Palestinian liberation and a ceasefire amid the fragile situation in Gaza, adding to the growing artist-led activity at entertainment awards shows. Read more: 7 key moments…
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What to expect in the Illinois primary

What to expect in the Illinois primary

๐Ÿ’ฅ Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: illinois,JB Pritzker,Vote 2026 ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” Illinois' multiple political realities will converge on Tuesday when the state holds a primary shaped by comeback bids, the retirement of longtime incumbents and the looming 2028 presidential campaign. Voters will choose candidates for a full slate of offices, including governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, state Legislature and local offices. He is leading the race to succeed Democratic US Senator Dick Durbin, who is retiring after five terms. Among the Democrats running there are US…
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Trump says White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has early-stage breast cancer, but will continue to work during treatment

Trump says White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has early-stage breast cancer, but will continue to work during treatment

โœจ Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: breast cancer,Donald Trump news,Susie Wiles ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue to work during her treatment, President Donald Trump said in a social media post Monday. Trump said Wiles' prognosis was "excellent" and called her "one of the strongest people I know." He said Wiles plans to begin treatment immediately, but did not indicate that she would step back from her role as one of his closest advisors. He…
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Congressional Republicans are resisting calls to hold hearings on the Iran war, creating a new standoff with Democrats

Congressional Republicans are resisting calls to hold hearings on the Iran war, creating a new standoff with Democrats

๐Ÿ”ฅ Read this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: congress,iran attacks โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” The United States' war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration's case for the conflict. Republicans in Congress have so far avoided public debate about the war, even as Senate Democrats have used every tool at their disposal to demand hearings with Trump administration officials. Increasingly frustrated, Democrats are threatening this week to force a series of votes on the war, hoping efforts to modify the Senate voting…
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Trump threatens to ‘blow hell’ on Iran’s Kharg Island in impromptu phone call with PBS News

Trump threatens to ‘blow hell’ on Iran’s Kharg Island in impromptu phone call with PBS News

๐Ÿš€ Explore this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: Donald Trump news,iran war โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to strike Iran's Kharg Island again after last week's attack that destroyed key military facilities, saying: "I told them straight out - I'll beat the hell out of her." The comments came during a three-minute phone call Monday morning with PBS News correspondent Liz Landers, while the president was attending what he described as a "very important meeting" on the Iran war. Trump announced Friday on Truth Social that he had "completely…
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