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The Laken Riley Act is a good start, but it needs funding

Congress to provide the government with the funds it needs to enforce the mandatory detention provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The Hill - Jan. 21

Richard Nixon’s third term on trade starts today

Weirdly, it will be a relief if Trump’s tariffs are no higher than Tricky Dick’s

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.

BBC News - Jan. 18

UK watchdog warns watering down regulation will cause more failures

Financial Conduct Authority chief commits to ‘deep reforms’ on mortgage rules and anti-money laundering checks to help boost economic growth

Financial Times - Jan. 17

A Marriage Starts to Unravel on the Honeymoon

The perils (and surprising benefits!) of getting hitched while still seeing other people.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Two Watchdogs Were Rebuffed From Joining Trump’s Cost-Cutting Effort

“We have no room in our administration for Democrats,” a transition spokeswoman replied after good-government activists tried to join the president-elect’s new efficiency department.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

UK watchdog scrutinises investment trusts’ battle with US hedge fund

FCA encourages Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell to make shareholders aware of looming votes

Financial Times - Jan. 16

‘The dreaded B-word’: how to start budgeting

Money is emotional – but avoiding a budget is often more of a headache than making one. For some, making a personal budget sounds about as appealing as licking a subway floor.. “They think of it as ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

2024 witnessed ‘absolute failure’ of west to lead fight for human rights, says watchdog

Leading democracies have stood by while allies have committed atrocities or supported perpetrators, Human Rights Watch chief says ahead of annual World Report. The past year has marked the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

UK media watchdog imposes robust age checks on porn sites

Ofcom sets out new rules that could include photo ID matching and credit card verification

Financial Times - Jan. 16

What we know about the start of the Palisades Fire

A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery and photos shared by local residents indicates the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles likely started close to where another blaze, the Lachman Fire, broke out on ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Venezuela’s leader starts another disputed term

Western nations punish President Nicolás Maduro over allegedly fraudulent election

Financial Times - Jan. 13

IRS delays after ID thefts 'unconscionable,' watchdog says. Here are 3 ways to protect yourself

A new tax season is nearly here, and with it an opportunity for identity thieves to take advantage of taxpayers. So what can taxpayers do to protect themselves in 2025?

The Hill - Jan. 12

More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals, warns watchdog

Concerns grow about Britain’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocks

Financial Times - Jan. 12

UK should consider letting IS members return, terror watchdog says

Jonathan Hall KC says those who return could be prosecuted here over what they did for the jihadist group.

BBC News - Jan. 11

IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Rams starting WR Robinson charged with DUI

Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been charged with one count of misdemeanor DUI, the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney told TMZ Sports on Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 10

It All Started With a Ouija Board

Laura Acker and Evan Menscher met last spring after, she believes, her father’s spirit led her to him.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Lift, rest, recover: how to start weightlifting

Strength training brings multiple benefits and anyone can do it – just as long as they start by getting their form right. Human beings have always been obsessed with picking up heavy things. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud

A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Top DOJ officials may have tried to sway 2020 election to Trump: Watchdog

Justice Department officials who served under President-elect Trump's first administration may have influenced the 2020 presidential election through intentional media leaks targeted at Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

America’s frozen housing market is finally starting to thaw

After nearly three years of grappling with an expensive housing market, home buyers are showing signs of getting used to it.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Jimmy Carter to Lie in State in Capitol Starting Tuesday

Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will lie in state at the Capitol as part of three days of elaborate ceremonies.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Gaetz 'starting to think about' run for governor

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said in a new interview that he’s “starting to think about” running for governor of Florida in 2026. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, the former ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

UK watchdog bans adverts featuring burning dollars

Posters from Islamic finance start-up Wahed Invest likely to cause ‘serious offence’, rules ASA

Financial Times - Jan. 8

As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation

While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Internal watchdog found Trump DOJ officials may have tried to influence 2020 election

DOJ officials during the first Trump administration may have leaked private information to media outlets in a bid to influence the 2020 election, a watchdog report says.

ABC News - Jan. 7

AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation

Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sector

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Who qualifies for the IRS Fresh Start program?

The IRS' Fresh Start program could help you catch up on delinquent tax debt — but you'll have to qualify first.

CBS News - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

U.K.'s anti-corruption minister refers herself to ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM

A British Treasury minister has referred herself to the U.K. government’s ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM

NBC News - Jan. 7

Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

What Dobbs seeks in free agency after historic 49ers start

Joshua Dobbs simply wants a chance to compete for a starting quarterback job or the primary backup role, and it's unclear if the 49ers offer him that opportunity.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started

The market for absurdist cryptocurrencies mutated into a hundred-billion-dollar phenomenon in 2024. Yes, things can get even more deranged.

Wired - Jan. 6

A new start after 60: I was diagnosed with ADHD – and stopped hating myself

After decades of self-doubt and depression, I’ve finally found my place in the world. Jean Ward always wondered if there was something wrong with her, and hated herself for it. The feeling started ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Stock market manages strong start to 2025. But watch for these potential pitfalls.

Stock-market investors are just two days into the new year but managed to halt the slide that damped the end of a still stellar 2024.

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Cowboys start Trey Lance at QB for Week 18 finale vs. Commanders

The Cowboys traded for Lance, the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, before the 2023 season but hadn't yet started him in a game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success

After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.

Inc. - Jan. 5

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