WASHINGTON (AP) — The Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s the subject of a criminal investigation by the Justice Department and faces possible charges over its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

NEW YORK (AP) — Air Canada will suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport over the summer as the war in Iran creates jet fuel shortages that have sent prices soaring.

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House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump House Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access.

New: Democrats are launching an anti-corruption task force to develop the party's agenda to overhaul ethics laws across all three branches of government. The group includes some of the party's biggest stars.

Reformers hope it leads to more than just talking points.
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Why We Fly | Defector It was a lovely day above the Moon. The Artemis astronauts did some science, took lots of pictures, didn’t die or get replaced by bodysnatchers, and perhaps most importantly, made me bawl a couple of ...

"I think we as a species need largely symbolic and inspirational projects like this from time to time, to keep us sane and optimistic and in touch with our humanity." defector.com/artemis-moon...

Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah says that it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week.

"Two officials within the militia, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AP that in exchange for freeing Kittleson, several members of the group who had previously been detained by Iraqi authorities would be released."
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BAGHDAD (AP) — The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement on Tuesday that it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week.

Clayton DA apologizes to chief justice for prosecutor’s use of AI Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley apologized for the behavior of her prosecutor who filed an order filled with phony case law and nonexistent quotations.

Incredible. Expect more of this.

"Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley said she watched in dismay as her prosecutor was grilled by Georgia’s top court for using artificial intelligence in court filings."
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When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture

When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture
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Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat.

"But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Iran war intensifies, President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets — trying to keep oil prices from exploding upward, stocks from cratering and interest rates from surging.

Spain says it has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war Spain’s defense minister says the country has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war.

Spain's defense minister says the country has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appears before House Ethics for rare public hearing | CNN Politics Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appeared before the House Ethics Committee on Thursday in a rare public hearing to face allegations she stole millions in federal disaster funds and used it ...

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appeared before the House Ethics Committee in a rare public hearing to face allegations she stole millions in federal disaster funds and used it to bolster her 2021 campaign. https://cnn.it/40WJea6

Suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance before No Kings protests, saying, 'This is our fight' A growing faction of concerned citizens across America's suburbs are positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance.

"A growing faction of concerned citizens living in suburban communities across the United States — places once known for political moderation or even conservatism — are increasingly positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance."
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Emily Gregory is Donald Trump's new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida Florida state Rep.-elect Emily Gregory is the latest face of Democrats' optimism after she won a special legislative election in President Donald Trump's home state House district.

“He’s welcome to call me, as I am his new state representative.”: Emily Gregory is Donald Trump’s new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida. Good read:
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Is Cuba Next? Trump’s campaign to topple foreign adversaries encounters a battered but defiant regime.

Many Cubans viewed the U.S. military’s abduction of the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, as both an act of imperialist aggression and a warning. What does Trump have in mind for Cuba? www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Jewish communities boost security and continue observances amid rise in hateful incidents Jewish and Muslim communities in the United States observed some of the most sacred holidays of their respective religions despite increased security measures and concerns over hateful rhetoric as the...

Jewish communities boost security and continue observances amid rise in hateful incidents:
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Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go that well The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.

A look at last night and how the tech industry faired in the Illinois primaries:

Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn’t go that well
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Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the consumer protection bureau of the FTC.

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the consumer protection bureau of the FTC.

Trump's mass deportation agenda is at a crossroads with the Homeland Security shake-up President Donald Trump's decision to replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gives him an opportunity to reset his mass deportation agenda — or to double down on a campaign promi...

White House: "Nobody is changing the administration’s immigration enforcement agenda." apnews.com/article/trum...

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security.

"That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday. The vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, the person said."
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WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into the nation’s largest Reform synagogue, in a Detroit suburb, and was fatally shot by security, The Associated Press has learned.

For U.S. Muslims, immigration crackdowns, new war and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month’s traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events.

For U.S. Muslims, immigration crackdowns, new war and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan
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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors Iran has targeted the world’s busiest international airport and attacked commercial ships. The latest attacks on Wednesday marked an escalation in its campaign aimed at generating global economic pain...

“The first week of war with Iran cost (the U.S.) $11.3 billion, according to the Pentagon, which provided the estimate to Congress in a briefing earlier this week.”
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After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for an intimate homegoing The family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is honoring him with a private memorial at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago.

After former presidents and heads of state eulogized Jesse Jackson, the Jackson family today is hosting a more intimate homegoing for their patriarch.

They say the best way to honor his legacy is to continue his activism for human rights, economic justice and inclusivity.
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Utah Republican Burgess Owens announces retirement from Congress after redistricting shakeup U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens has announced that he will not seek reelection after a redistricting shakeup left Utah's four Republican representatives to vie for three U.S.

"With Owens’ announcement, all four Black Republicans in the U.S. House have now said they are leaving Congress."

"The last time Congress did not include a single Black Republican in the House was between 2013 and 2015." apnews.com/article/burg...

Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary Jasmine Crockett has conceded the Democratic primary in Texas’s Senate race. And the congresswoman is urging Democrats to unite behind state Rep. James Talarico.

Jasmine Crockett conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico, calling on the party to unify behind the state representative who clinched the nomination overnight.

Live updates: Trump will use the State of the Union to calm voters ahead of the midterms President Donald Trump's first State of the Union is timed in advance of the midterm elections, where Republicans must defend the party's economic and immigration platform.

I'm in the chamber for Trump's State of the Union address tonight. Lawmakers have already started streaming in. Follow along for updates here:
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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

EXCLUSIVE: An @npr.org investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

Other documents that mention Trump have been taken down (and some restored).

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who are lawfully in the United States but do not yet have permanent residency, overturning years of legal and immigration safeguards.

WASHINGTON (AP) - US added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but revisions cut 2024-2025 payrolls by hundreds of thousands.

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