Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), announced plans to increase the agency’s presence in Boston, citing concerns over public safety in jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The comments come after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reaffirmed the city’s sanctuary policies. In a letter to Attorney General … [Read more...] about ICE Director Todd Lyons Vows to “Flood” Boston With Agents Amid Sanctuary City Dispute
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Texas House Passes GOP Redistricting Plan, Setting Stage for California Counterattack
The Texas House has approved a new redistricting plan projected to give Republicans several additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. The measure, supported by former President Donald Trump, passed on Wednesday in an 88–52 vote and now moves to the state Senate, according to the Associated Press. The proposal, drafted by Republican leaders with input from … [Read more...] about Texas House Passes GOP Redistricting Plan, Setting Stage for California Counterattack
Outer Banks Families Flee as Hurricane Erin, Now Cat 3, Closes In
Hurricane Erin, now a Category 3 storm, moved closer to North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Tuesday, bringing the threat of dangerous surf, flooding, and tropical-storm-force winds. Although forecasts indicate the storm will likely remain offshore, officials ordered evacuations on parts of the Outer Banks, including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, due to concerns about rip … [Read more...] about Outer Banks Families Flee as Hurricane Erin, Now Cat 3, Closes In
Legal Battle Erupts as Male-Born Athlete Challenges NCAA Over Women’s Team Ban
Long-distance runner Evie Parts has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and Swarthmore College, claiming the athlete was illegally removed from the women’s track team on February 6, the same day the NCAA issued a new policy regarding transgender athletes, according to The U.S. Sun. The lawsuit argues that the NCAA lacked legal authority to enforce the ban, noting that the … [Read more...] about Legal Battle Erupts as Male-Born Athlete Challenges NCAA Over Women’s Team Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Another Special Session to Reshape Political Power
The situation in Texas remains tense as the state's legislative process faces continued disruption. Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has called for a second special session of the legislature mere hours after the conclusion of the first. This development comes amidst an ongoing dispute over redistricting plans. Speaker Dustin Burrows convened the second session only to … [Read more...] about Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Another Special Session to Reshape Political Power
