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Maga wants more babies. But they don’t seem too worried about miscarriages in ICE detention

Officials lack data on miscarriages after October 2025. Detained women aren’t getting the prenatal healthcare they need

The Guardian - US · Sep 19

Trump’s ICE deportation push had one effect Minnesota teachers say they can’t ignore

IN FOCUS: As state test results loom, educators warn that widespread absenteeism, trauma, and hundreds of school dropouts after Operation Metro Surge will take a toll on standard academic metrics. ‘Kids literally disappeared,’ one teacher said. Jasmine Fernández reports

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Trump claims son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities

US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics.

France 24 · Sep 19

Voters in six states will decide seven ballot measures related to campaign finance in 2026

Seven ballot measures related to campaign finance will be featured on ballots in six states in 2026 — five measures this November and two measures decided earlier this year.

Ballotpedia · Sep 19

Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter leads protests outside Kennedy Center amid fears Trump plans to demolish it

On Thursday, a judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it

The Independent UK · Sep 19

States are recruiting poll workers for November. Here's what they require.

With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, states across the country are recruiting poll workers to serve on Election Day and during the early voting period.

Ballotpedia · Sep 19

Your Green Card Case Just Got a Lot Harder to Predict. Here's What Changed Today

A broader "public charge" test for green cards starts today. See what counts against applicants now, who's exempt, and where a 22-state suit stands.

Latin Times · Sep 19

Federal judge pauses Texas Republicans’ bid to close primaries

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in his ruling that he expects Republicans to succeed in restricting primaries to voters registered with the party during the next legislative session.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 19

Trump says he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

President Trump announced bans on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. He cited unfavorable coverage and "fake news" as reasons for these actions. This move raises significant First Amendment concerns regarding media access and reporting. Several media organizations and press freedom groups have criticized the president's decision.…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Trump administration pushes on with construction of controversial Big Bend border wall

Customs and Border Protection faces bipartisan backlash from locals for 30ft border wall through west Texas

The Guardian - US · Sep 18