Senate overwhelmingly passes FAA reauthorization, sending bill to House
The Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, despite push back from multiple D.C.-based Democrats.
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New U.S. rule would empower asylum officials to reject more migrants earlier
The Biden administration announced a new regulation Thursday aimed at allowing immigration officials to more quickly identify and deport migrants who are ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process. The regulation by the Department of Homeland Security would apply to migrants who ask for asylum after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. CBS News reported
Iowa sued over hardline immigration law; rights groups claim it’s unconstitutional
A newly passed law making it a crime for an illegal immigrant to be in Iowa is being challenged in court as unconstitutional by civil rights and immigration groups.
Nikki Haley to thank rivals, but Trump’s last GOP rival not expected to endorse former president
Two months after ending her White House bid, Nikki Haley will huddle with some of the top donors to her Republican presidential campaign. But no endorsement of Trump is expected.
ND lawmaker gets $2,500 fine, 250 hours community service in speculation case
North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter has been issued a $2,500 fine and 250 hours of community service in a speculation case stemming from a state-leased building he had ownership of.
Biden gives 3-word response when asked when he’ll debate Trump
President Biden gave a three-word response when he was asked about whether he would debate former President Trump ahead of the presidential election.
Michigan man acquitted in Whitmer kidnapping plot running for sheriff
Eric Molitor, who was acquitted of an alleged supporting role in a 2020 plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, is running for Wexford County sheriff.