Picturing Palestine
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Trump’s big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questions
By LISA MASCARO, Associated Press Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan visited Capitol Hill just weeks after Inauguration Day, with other administration officials and a singular message: They needed money for the White House’s … Continued
Texas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkout
By JESSE BEDAYN, Associated Press Texas Republicans will again try to convene the state Legislature Monday for a vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party’s favor, an effort that already sparked a national political brawl and prompted Democratic lawmakers … Continued
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAM METZ and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive in Gaza that’s more sweeping than previously announced, declaring in the face of growing condemnation … Continued
Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington
By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington, prompting the city’s mayor to voice concerns about the potential use of the National Guard to patrol the … Continued
Minnesota falls short of qualifying for FEMA funding after devastating Beltrami County storm
The devastating storm that traveled through Beltrami County and surrounding areas on June 21 fell $800,000 short in qualifying for Federal Emergency Management Agency funding, Beltrami County Emergency Management Director Chris Muller confirmed Wednesday. Additionally, the window of opportunity to … Continued