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What’s at stake in US Supreme Court birthright citizenship case?

Ruling could transform US policy on birthright citizenship, or limit federal judge’s ability to curtail Trump.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025

Trump’s health department to stop recommending Covid shots for children and pregnant women, report says – as it happened

Department led by Robert F Kennedy Jr to stop recommending Covid boosters for some groups in coming days, Wall Street Journal reports

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025

Texas House votes to repeal ban on “homosexual conduct”

An unlikely group of Republican allies joined Democrats to approve repealing the ban, which has been unenforced since 2003. It is the first time the bill has made it to the House floor since it was first proposed decades ago.

The Texas Tribune · May 15, 2025

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka set to appear in court on charge of trespassing at immigration facility

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is set to appear in federal court for a status conference on the Trump administration’s charge he trespassed at an immigration detention center in the city last week

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents is set to enter a plea

A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade U.S. immigration authorities is set to enter a plea in federal court

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Gabbard fires officials who released memo contradicting Trump’s Venezuela gang claims

Two highest-ranking employees fired due to opposition to Trump, says Tulsi Gabbard’s office, without giving examples

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025

Kristi Noem Called Out After Dodging Question About Abrego Garcia Photoshopped Tattoos: 'I Have a Bulls–t Detector'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem repeatedly refused to confirm whether a photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's hand had been edited.

Latin Times · May 14, 2025

Here is how California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a $12 billion budget shortfall

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a $322 billion budget proposal that aims to address a projected $12 billion deficit

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Mike Johnson Argues Congress Needs Stock Trading to 'Support Their Families' Due to 'Frozen' Salaries

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended stock trading as a necessary income boost that allows members of Congress to "take care of their family."

Latin Times · May 14, 2025

Bill to limit out-of-state donations to Texas candidates gets House approval

The bill would cap out-of-state political donations to a candidate or lawmaker to $5,000 for a statewide election, $2,500 for a district office and $1,000 for a county office.

The Texas Tribune · May 14, 2025