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CDC Issues Strict New Rules for Dogs Entering the US
The CDC issued the new rules in what it says is a bid to limit the spread of rabies.
Supreme Court Votes 6–3 to Allow State to Keep Innocent Owners’ Cars Used in Drug Crimes
2 women had filed class action lawsuits against civil asset forfeiture policies in Alabama.
Russia’s Saber-Rattling Prefaces Looming Debate on US Nuclear Weapons Policy, Modernization
Former Pentagon adviser says Kremlin has 10 times the tactical nukes its Western adversaries have and may be tempted ’to roll the dice' in pressing advantage.
Intelligence Agencies Adopt New Rules for Warrantless Purchase of Americans’ Data
The document says that the intelligence community’s current rules fully protect Americans’ civil liberties.
California Lawmakers Again Try to Provide Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers
Gov. Newsom vetoed last year’s attempt, but state Sen. Portantino says if New York and New Jersey offer the benefits, California should too.
Supreme Court to Decide If States Can Avoid Plaintiff Attorney Fees
States say they need ‘clear and predictable rules’ but civil rights groups say not requiring payment leads to abuse.
Illegal Immigrant Suspect in Laken Riley’s Murder Indicted, Accused of Being ‘Peeping Tom’
If convicted, the suspect faces up to 10 years in prison.
Mercedes Vows to Keep Making Gas-Powered Engines as EV Transition Slows
The company said it has set up its plants to be flexible, allowing customers to decide which type of engine they prefer to buy.
Faculty Install Pro-Palestine Encampment at New York’s New School for Social Research
Pro-Palestine students are calling for a labor strike at the New School and a stoppage on the use of the school’s resources online and in person.
Lawsuit Against Sacramento for Failing to Crack Down on Homeless Camping Can Proceed
The district attorney said he'll amend the suit as required by a judge, but he acknowledges the city has made progress against homelessness since he filed it.
Groups Ask Supreme Court to Reinstate Louisiana Map With 2 Majority-Black Congressional Seats
Louisiana officials say the court needs to act by May 15 to keep planning for this year’s elections on track.
Illegal Immigrant Posts $25,000 Cash Bail, Disappears
Sometimes, a person will show up with as much as $100,000 cash in hand and pay the bonds to get several illegal immigrants out of jail, says a county attorney.
Super PAC Backing RFK Jr. Says It Is Suing Meta for Censoring Documentary
The film has been viewed over 12 million times on X, the social media platform now owned by Elon Musk, who vowed to restore free speech.
Delaware Faces Overdose Surge as Deadly Mix Proves Resistant to Naloxone
Initial samples of drugs found in overdose cases contained xylazine, bromazolam, fentanyl, quinine, and caffeine.
House Judiciary Committee Launches Inquiry Into FBI’s DEI-Based Hiring Practices
Committee chairman Jim Jordan cited what he called ’the FBI’s hyper-fixation on hitting Biden Administration-imposed DEI initiatives.’
California Bill Aims to Fast Track Office-to-Housing Conversions in Downtown Areas
The bill brings together housing advocate YIMBY and the California Preservation Foundation, two groups usually at odds.
California’s Capital City Won’t Boot Homeless People From Self-Governed, City-Sanctioned Camp, Mayor Says
Leaders of Sacramento said they'd help residents find alternatives to Camp Resolution, which the district attorney has criticized as hazardous.
Federal Reserve Will ‘Eventually’ Cut Interest Rates: NY Fed’s John Williams
Patience is vital in bringing inflation back to target.
Social Security Will Go Bankrupt in 2035, One Year Later Than Prior Projections
When the fund goes bankrupt, Social Security benefits will be cut to 83 percent of what they are now.
