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Lawyers ask federal judge in Vermont for immediate release of detained Palestinian activist

A federal judge is scheduled to consider a request to immediately release a Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University and was arrested during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship

The Independent UK

Detained Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi says he’s ‘in good hands’

Mahdawi, a Columbia University student now held in a Vermont, US prison, says he has faith in the ‘ability of justice’.

Al Jazeera

Detained Palestinian activist in Vermont prison says he's 'in good hands,' focused on peacemaking

A Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University and was recently arrested during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship says he’s “in good hands” at the Vermont prison where he's being held

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Columbia student activist detained by ICE was denied leave for the birth of his son, wife says

Mahmoud Khalil remains inside a Louisiana detention center as the Trump administration fights for his removal from the country

The Independent UK

Trump's Social Security nominee is a Fortune 500 CEO. Can he fix the agency's customer-service problems?

Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano has the credentials to upgrade Social Security, but faces broad distrust because of DOGE's cuts.

Fortune

US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry

US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations

The Guardian - US

US blocking Canadian access to historical library on Quebec-Vermont border

Haskell Free Library denounces ‘unilateral’ US move amid tensions over Donald Trump’s continued threats against Canada.

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Takeaways from the AP's report on how USAID cuts are imperiling Agent Orange cleanup

A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed

The Independent UK

Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties with Vietnam jeopardized by USAID cuts

A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed

The Independent UK

Breweries and maple syrup producer among Vermont businesses hit by Trump's tariffs on Canada

Business owners from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border have gathered in Vermont to share their experiences with the sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Senators Debate Rare Mineral Deal With Ukraine

Senators express differing views on US-Ukraine relations and the rare mineral deal, highlighting the need for bipartisan dialogue and engagement with Ukrai...

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Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director - Roll Call

Kash Patel will take the helm of the Federal Bureau of Investigation amid heated internal tensions with Trump officials.

Roll Call

Trump's FBI pick exasperates senators - including one of his potential targets: 'How did we get here?'

‘History is littered with democracies that lost their freedoms and didn't notice it while it was happening. Let's not be one of them,’ Adam Schiff says

The Independent UK

Trump FBI Nominee Kash Patel Refuses to Say Biden Won 2020 Election at Confirmation Hearing: 'Can You Say the Words?'

Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, refused to say that Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his confirmation hearing.

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Democrats and Republicans spar over whether Biden or Trump deserves credit for the ceasefire

Analysis: Whose ceasefire is it anyway?

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Sen. Welch Praises Bondi's Performance At Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Peter Welch commends Pam Bondi during her attorney general confirmation hearing and expresses concerns about Trump's potential actions against politic...

Latin Times

Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Electoral College: 'The Person Who Gets the Most Votes Should Win'

About a month after President-elect Donald Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 presidential election, three Democratic legislators have introduced a constitutional amendment that would abolish the Electoral College if passed.

The Independent UK

Senate’s progressive wing proposes bill to end the Electoral College and ‘restore democracy’

Senators propose abolition of ‘flawed and outdated’ system that ‘disenfranchises millions of Americans’

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Senate Democrats Propose Abolishing Electoral College

Senate Democrats propose amendment to replace Electoral College with popular vote system, sparking debate and criticism from GOP lawmakers.

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Senators Propose Term Limits For Supreme Court Justices

Sen. Manchin and Sen. Welch propose term limits for Supreme Court justices to enhance trust and reduce political influence.

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Senators Press for Antitrust Investigation Into FanDuel and DraftKings

Sens. Mike Lee and Peter Welch asked the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to investigate the online betting platforms' relationship, which they claim violates antitrust laws.

The Independent UK

Matt Gaetz controversy: What to know about sexual misconduct allegations as he withdraws as Trump’s attorney general pick

Trump loyalist said his appointment proved too much of a ‘distraction,’ leading him to drop out

The Independent UK

‘We are not a serious country’: Congress in shock after Gaetz tapped as Trump’s attorney general

‘God help us,’ Representative Maxwell Frost, a fellow Floridian, posted in response to the news

The Independent UK

Democrats begin to pick up the pieces after their disastrous 2024

From inflation and the cost of living to focusing on workers’ rights, Democrats are trying to figure out where they go from here

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Senate Democrats Urge DOJ To Investigate Elon Musk Sweepstakes

Senators call for DOJ probe into Elon Musk's voter sweepstakes, raising concerns about legality and electoral integrity.

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