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Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman’s death
MINNEAPOLIS — Police arrested at least several demonstrators Saturday outside a federal building in Minneapolis, breaking up a protest marking the one-month anniversary of a Minnesota woman’s death at...
Minnesota immigration operation generates over 700 legal challenges, strains federal courts
The 700-plus habeas corpus petitions mentioned in Friday’s 5th Circuit detention ruling represent only a portion of the legal challenges stemming from Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, where federal...
OPM finalizes rule that makes it easier to remove federal workers
The Office of Personnel Management finalized a rule on Thursday that would make it easier for President Trump to remove thousands more federal workers. As it stands, only about...
Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers
NEW YORK — The federal agency for protecting workers’ civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity...
Senate committee agrees on need for federal safety standards for automated vehicles
Robotaxi pioneers Waymo and Tesla urged Congress Wednesday to set federal safety standards for self-driving cars, addressing the complication of differing state regulations and staying ahead of global competition....
Judge: Federal agents in Oregon must limit tear gas at protests outside Portland ICE building
PORTLAND, Ore. — A judge in Oregon on Tuesday temporarily restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland,...
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran steps down from White House post
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has stepped down from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, ending a controversial arrangement where he held positions...
Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says
PORTLAND, Ore. — A judge in Oregon on Tuesday temporarily restricted federal officers from using tear gas at protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland,...
Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space
Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities. Some warehouse owners have decided not to sell to...
Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters
PORTLAND, Ore. — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, demanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave his city after federal agents launched tear gas at a crowd of demonstrators -...
