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Cory Booker Makes History With Longest Senate Floor Speech In Protest Of Trump Agenda

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has set a new record for the longest Senate floor speech in modern history, delivering a 25-hour and 5-minute address to protest the policies of President Trump's administration.

IRS Sidelines Dozens Of Top It Officials Seen As Possible ‘Blockers’ To Immigration Enforcement...

In a significant development, the Trump administration has placed up to 50 senior IT professionals at the IRS, including leading cybersecurity experts, on administrative leave. This move comes as plans to share taxpayer data with federal immigration authorities near finalization.

Judge Dismisses Eric Adams Case And Says It Cannot Be Brought Again, Defying Trump...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been acquitted of corruption charges, with Judge Dale Ho ruling that the charges cannot be brought again. Ho expressed concerns about the Trump Justice Department's motives for dismissing the case, suggesting political interference.

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Are About To Be Announced. Here’s What To Expect

President Trump has announced a new tariff plan, potentially triggering a new phase of negotiations as countries respond with countermeasures on American goods, thereby setting the stage for a contentious trade war.

TikTok Is Almost Out Of Time To Find A Buyer. Here’s What We Know

TikTok's parent company ByteDance faces an April 5 deadline to sell the app's US operations, following an extension by President Trump. Several potential buyers have expressed interest, and Trump has indicated a willingness to assist in brokering a deal to maintain access to the platform.

U.S. Justice Department To Seek The Death Penalty For Mangione

Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the Justice Department will pursue the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December.

How Trump Is Trying To Expand The Already Colossal U.S. Prison System

The Trump administration is broadening the United States carceral system by utilizing defense funds, private prison companies, local jails, and Guantánamo Bay to detain more immigrants and U.S. citizens, aiming to fulfill its commitments on immigration and crime and punishment.

Law And Disorder: Police Oversight And Training Confront A Changing Landscape

A grand jury in Alabama has recommended the closure of the Hanceville Police Department, citing its operation as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency. Concurrently, the Rankin County sheriff's department in Mississippi is under scrutiny for its "Goon Squad," whose members have been convicted of brutal assaults and torture.

Could Trump’s New HUD Create Homeless Detention Camps? Here’s What We Know

Advocates for people experiencing homelessness are concerned that the Trump administration's plans to create homeless detention camps could be a sign of things to come under President Donald Trump and Scott Turner, the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

When Betrayal Works In Our Favor: New UCLA Study Reveals The Complexity Of Trust

A study published in Evolution and Human Behavior by psychologists from UCLA and Oklahoma State University reveals that individuals may trust someone who has betrayed others if the betrayal benefits them personally. The research indicates that judgments of trustworthiness are influenced by a person's past behavior and the impact of their actions on the individual making the assessment.

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How Scott Colom Defied More Than A Century Of History To...

Just six years after Mississippi removed the Confederate stars and bars from its state flag, CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Scott Colom will become the first Black senator from the state since Reconstruction and the first Democrat to win the seat since 1982.