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Human Rights Groups Say U.S. Is 'Systematically Torturing' Immigrants Through Prolonged Solitary Confinement

ICE guidelines limit solitary confinement for people with mental health issues to exceptional circumstances and as a last resort, but the report found the policy is routinely violated

Latin Times · Oct 11, 2025

These are the agencies Trump is purging during the shutdown

Thousands are being let go from agencies overseeing health care, the environment and education.

Axios · Oct 10, 2025

Trump officials say "substantial" federal worker layoffs have begun

Russell Vought announced the cuts Friday.

Axios · Oct 10, 2025

Israeli Cabinet approves agreement to stop the war in Gaza

The hostages are to be freed by Monday.

Axios · Oct 9, 2025

Mike Johnson: "Of course" we'd give back pay to federal workers

The White House has made clear that back pay isn't a guarantee.

Axios · Oct 9, 2025

New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged bank fraud

James successfully prosecuted Trump in a civil fraud lawsuit for improper business practices.

Axios · Oct 9, 2025

Dominion, the voting firm baselessly attacked by Trump after 2020 election, sold to ex-Republican election official

As part of its deal with Liberty Vote, Dominion was asked to settle its remaining lawsuits against Trump allies and MAGA media outlets, which it had done in recent weeks.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

Axios · Oct 9, 2025

How Chicago became ground zero for Trump's military crackdown

"This has never happened before," said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Axios · Oct 9, 2025

How nuclear startups are using side products to chase profit

TerraPower, a nuclear energy company, is scaling up production of a key cancer drug.

Axios · Oct 9, 2025