The administration put a hold on the funding in September, citing the government shutdown.
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Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind
The Sunrise Wind project is the fifth project to be put back on track after being halted by the Trump administration in December.
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Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
It’s the first time tribal IDs have been widely used as proof of US citizenship and protection against federal law enforcement, experts say.
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Sen. Susan Collins says ICE to end Maine operation after more than 200 arrests
Collins, a Republican, announced the development after saying she had spoken directly with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
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CT officials decry fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis
Connecticut officials denounced the federal agents’ actions in Minneapolis and called for the Senate to vote against an ICE funding bill.
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ICE asserts sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant
Federal officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter homes without a judge’s warrant, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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Trump admin. drops appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools
The dispute centered on federal guidance telling schools they’d lose funding if they kept practices the administration labeled as diversity, equity and inclusion.
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U.S. Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller
The justices will consider whether the EPA’s approval of the Roundup weedkiller without a cancer warning should rule out state court claims.
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CT officials voice concerns about Trump health care plan
Connecticut health officials and lawmakers on Thursday expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s new health care policy framework.
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NY wind project back on after judge rules against Trump administration
Judge Carl J. Nichols, an appointee of President Trump, ruled construction on Empire Wind could proceed as he considers the merits of the government’s order.
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US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries
The State Dept said it will suspend processing visas for citizens of countries whose nationals the Trump admin. has deemed likely to need public assistance.
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US Supreme Court takes up battle over transgender athletes in school sports
Lower courts ruled for transgender athletes who challenged state bans in ID, WV, but conservative-led Supreme Court might not follow suit.