Category: Politics

BOSTON (AP) — Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers was banned for life Tuesday from an academic society in the latest fallout over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after the disgraced financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor. Related Articles Trump says he’s rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the ‘people movers’ Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn’t disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers...

By SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia. Related Articles Academic society bans Larry Summers for life over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn’t disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might Experts explain what the law says about killing survivors of a boat strike Chances dwindling for renewal of health care...

By COLLEEN SLEVIN DENVER (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest people without a warrant if they think those people are likely to flee. Related Articles Lawsuit challenges arrests of people showing up to ICE check-ins in San Diego FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months Judge gives Justice Department a day to detail Ghislaine Maxwell trial materials to be released Health care plan circulated by the...

By ADRIAN SAINZ MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests, compounding strains on the busy local court system and an already overcrowded jail in ways that concerned officials say will last months or even years as cases play out. Related Articles Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says New survey finds rising pessimism among U.S. Hispanics Drugs sneaked into Ohio prison...

By REBECCA SANTANA and ELLIOT SPAGAT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans a review of all refugees admitted to the U.S. during the Biden administration, according to a memo obtained Monday by The Associated Press, in the latest blow against a program that has for decades welcomed people fleeing war and persecution into the country. Related Articles Thousands of arrests by Trump’s crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts New survey finds rising pessimism among U.S. Hispanics Drugs...

By JAIMIE DING LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Trump administration filed a lawsuit Monday over California’s new laws banning federal agents from wearing masks and requiring them to have identification while conducting operations in the state. Related Articles Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers Homeland Security agents make arrest dozens in North Carolina’s largest city. Here’s what to...