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20 headlinesGeorgia Democrat renews push for federal red flag law
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga. ) on Tuesday renewed her push for legislation expanding red flag laws to address gun violence.
US federal judge blocks Alabama from executing man by nitrogen gas
Emily C Marks finds method proposed to kill Jeffery Lee violates ban on cruel and unusual punishment A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing a man with nitrogen gas after declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment. US district judge Emily ...
Concerns over US company’s plan to frack world’s most intact tropical savanna in WA revealed
Federal environment department says Black Mountain Energy has provided insufficient data as it seeks to drill 20 gas wells in the Kimberley region Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has repeatedly raised concerns about an American company’s bid to ...
Concerns over US company’s gas fracking plan for world’s most intact tropical savanna in WA revealed
Federal environment department says Black Mountain Energy has provided insufficient data as it seeks to drill 20 gas wells in the Kimberley region Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has repeate...
CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang
Check Point said hackers broke into dozens of organizations by exploiting a VPN bug in several of its products used across the government.
Judge voids Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge has voided President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visas, ruling the charge unlawful. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Blue books won’t save our children from AI
The federal government must enact human-centric regulations for AI before it's too late to protect children and preserve human agency, and the Every Student Succeeds Act must be reauthorized to account for the AI economy.
This proposed federal budget cut could eliminate job training for 42,000 vulnerable seniors
A job-training program for low-income older adults is set to lose funding under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2027 — just as more stringent work requirements for food aid and healthcare coverage go into effect.
Documents reveal concerns over US company’s proposed gas fracking in WA’s Kimberley region
Federal environment department says Black Mountain Energy has provided insufficient data as it seeks to drill 20 gas wells in part of world’s largest tropical savanna Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has repeatedly raised concerns about an Americ...
White House negotiating federal preemption of state AI laws in exchange for Hill priorities
The White House is negotiating with Capitol Hill to secure federal preemption of some state regulations on AI in exchange for technology policies related to kids safety and deepfake protections. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.
Homelessness is Falling in California for the First Time in Years. Here’s What Changed
New federal data suggest California’s approach to tackle its persistent homelessness crisis may finally be showing signs of progress.
Federal judge strikes down $100k fee on new H-1B visas
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Poll: Trust in federal health agencies dropped sharply during Trump’s first year
A year into the second Trump administration, trust in federal health institutions, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in particular, has declined considerably while also becoming deeply partisan, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted by the Harvard T. H.
Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The administration announced the fee as a way of preventing foreign workers from taking American jobs.
Federal judge blocks H1B visa $100K fee
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U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U. S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns.
Federal judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge has struck down the $100,000 fee the Trump administration imposed on new H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers.
Federal judge rules Trump's $100k fee for H-1B visas unlawful
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Judge blocks $100k fee for H-1B visas imposed by Trump
A federal judge on Monday blocked a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications imposed by the Trump administration. U. S.