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Chicago's ICE Presence Got Quieter. The Arrest Numbers Didn't.

ICE arrests keep climbing on Chicago's Southwest Side even as the raids get quieter, with legal aid requests nearly doubling in weeks.

Latin Times · Jul 10

Trump fires US election commission, raising suspicion of rigging

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move that has sent shock waves through the US and triggered suspicions among critics that US President Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to rig the November midterm elections, the White House has dismantled a bipartisan federal agency that helps America's sprawling and…

The Times of India · Jul 10

Trump's 250-Foot Triumphal Arch Clears Key Hurdle Despite Fierce Opposition

President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch cleared another key hurdle on Thursday after the National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans, moving the project closer to construction near Arlington National Cemetery despite sharp public opposition.

Benzinga · Jul 10

Platner proves Democrats need to rethink their image of a ‘man of the people’

For progressives too, working-class heroes are bearded, buff white guys. Their treatment of women can be overlooked

The Guardian - US · Jul 10

Is Donald Trump’s life in danger again? Israel shares urgent intelligence with the U.S.

"They want to take out the US leader – me," Trump told reporters.

We Got This Covered · Jul 10

Ken Griffin Tells Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to 'Read a Damn History Book' While Warning Wall Street Is Leaving New York

Citadel LLC founder and CEO Ken Griffin took aim at Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, urging the self-described socialist politicians to “read a damn history book” while arguing that high taxes and poor public services are pushing Wall Street firms out of New York,…

Benzinga · Jul 10

After Thursday night firings, election commission has no members

President Donald Trump on Thursday night removed the remaining members of a federal commission intended to assist with federal elections, amid his broader effort to control voting procedures and election administration. Trump fired Chair Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland from the Election Assistance Commission, while Republican commissioner Christy McCormick resigned.…

Roll Call · Jul 10

A top executive at one of Trump’s biggest media allies pleads guilty in $67M fraud case

Weidong "Bill" Guan, 63, admitted in Manhattan federal court that he took part in a scheme prosecutors say laundered about $67 million in fraud proceeds

The Independent UK · Jul 10

U.S. Hispanics Split on Whether Their Identity Helps or Hurts Them, New Research Finds

The Pew Research Center report, released Thursday, surveyed nearly 5,000 Hispanic adults as part of a broader study of more than 8,000 U.S. adults.

International Business Times · Jul 10

Graham Platner is out. Troy Jackson should replace him

Democrats need a candidate who can speak to working-class, inland and rural Mainers. A logger from the North Woods seems like the obvious choice

The Guardian - US · Jul 10