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Trump promises a crackdown on diversity initiatives. Fearful institutions are dialing them back already

As the president-elect and his allies plan a multi-pronged attack on DEI policies, companies and campuses are complying with threats even though they don’t have to

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2024

Twenty Minnesota ballots went missing in key race that hinges on 14 votes

Race for state house seat, which will determine whether Republicans win control of chamber, separated by 14 votes

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2024

Revealed: Biden lays groundwork to expand immigration jails as Trump readies for office

In the past year, the Biden administration has extended contracts for private sector jails before Trump’s plan for mass deportations

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2024

'Elon Musk Is Right': Bernie Sanders Praises DOGE's Efforts to Expose Defence Waste

Sanders slammed the Pentagon for its big budget and failure to pass its audits many times in recent years.

International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2024

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to testify at retired police officer's trial

Former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio is expected to testify on Thursday at the trial of a retired Washington, D

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

The US supreme court’s trans rights case threatens decades of civil rights precedent, experts say

Oral arguments laid bare how a healthcare case could have vast consequences for LGBTQ+ equality and sex discrimination

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2024

Unlikely battleground California plays key role -- again -- in setting US House's political balance

Democrats and Republicans agreed on at least one thing before November's election: California would play a central role in determining which party controls the U.S. House

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on transgender health care ban: Conservatives skeptical

The conservative-majority Supreme Court appeared likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors as it heard the most high-profile case of its term on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Mexico Already Designing A Wide-Ranging Plan To Address Potential Mass Deportations From The U.S.

The country's plan includes input from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, Welfare, and Urban Development, as well as the National Migration Institute

Latin Times · Dec 4, 2024

Dem Adam Gray Narrowly Defeats GOP Rep. John Duarte In Last Uncalled House Race, Leaving Republicans With a Slim Majority

Adam Gray will become the next Representative for California's 13th District. Republicans now hold a 220 seats in the House, compared to Democrats' 215.

Latin Times · Dec 4, 2024