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Biden administration looks to speed review of asylum cases with new dedicated docket
The Biden administration is taking aim at the backlog of asylum cases from those who have recently arrived at the border, creating a dedicated docket in the hopes of more swiftly adjudicating the claims. Although largely a matter of managing the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden administration proposes blocking new coal mines at major federal hub
The Biden administration has moved to block new coal mines on public land in parts of Montana and Wyoming, a major U.S. coal hub. It released two proposed plans on Thursday that would prevent companies from applying for new coal mining rights on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
A New Challenge for Asylum Seekers: Lawyer Shortages
A record number of new migrants has left many with legitimate asylum cases unable to find a lawyer to keep them from being deported.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘The real smugglers are rarely on the boat’: activists in Greece question jailing asylum seekers
Hundreds of people – including children – face lengthy prison sentences under harsh Greek anti-smuggling law . Mohanad was 15 years old when he was arrested by the Greek authorities in November 2022 after arriving in Crete on a vessel that had ...The Guardian - World -
Biden proposes barring new federal coal at mining hub
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden proposes barring new federal coal at mining hub The Biden administration is moving toward barring new coal leasing on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Moroccan asylum-seeker gets life sentence for killing UK retiree in attack motivated by war in Gaza
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DOJ releases proposed rule to reclassify marijuana
The Biden administration announced Thursday that it's officially moving with a proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3.ABC News - Top stories -
Has the administration overstepped with the new airline ticket fee disclosures?
The USDOT’s attempt to control airline finances, effectively highlighting the gap between the different types of flyers and airline loyalty members, serves no one’s best interest.The Hill - Politics -
Five things to know about Biden’s controversial retirement rule
The Biden administration finalized a rule cracking down on retirement advice last month that one Democrat and Republicans are already pushing to overturn. Here’s what you need to know about the Retirement Security Rule: How the rule works The ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Paying more is ‘not viable’: new visa rules hit foreign graduate recruitment
International students have had UK job offers rescinded after visa changes made hiring them too expensiveFinancial Times - Business -
A Supreme Court Victory for the Administrative State
A 7-2 majority blesses the CFPB’s auto-funding scheme over a dissent by Justices Alito and Gorsuch.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Good News for Biden in Our Battleground Polls
An enduring group of voters prioritizes abortion over all other issues.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Dems digest new Israel push from Biden
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Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissions
Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissionsABC News - Health -
Justice Dept. proposes marijuana reclassification
The Justice Department submitted a proposal Thursday to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare looks into the process that would ease restrictions on cannabis.CBS News - Top stories -
Zelensky and Putin react to Paris Olympics ceasefire proposal
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Just one company sells Chinese-made EVs in the U.S. Here’s how it’s navigating Biden’s new tariffs.
Analysts emphasize that Sweden-based Polestar had been moving away from having its electric vehicles made in China before this month’s news about U.S. tariffs.MarketWatch - Business -
These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the Social Security Administration
The class of 2041 will have a lot of graduates named Olivia, Charlotte, Noah or Liam. Those were some of the most popular name choices for newborns in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, which released new state-by-state data on ...The Hill - Politics -
Proposed North Carolina law would make it illegal to wear masks in public
Republican senators in North Carolina passed a bill Wednesday revoking a pandemic-era law allowing for masks to be worn in public for health concerns.NBC News - Top stories -
House GOP releases $1.5 trillion farm bill proposal as clock ticks
House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) unveiled his long-awaited farm bill, teeing up the process of wedding the two chambers’ competing visions for the $1.5 trillion package underpinning the U.S. agriculture system. The committee is set ...The Hill - Politics -
Russia Says U.S. Ignores Its Proposals for Prisoner Swap
The State Department says efforts to secure the release of Americans held by Russia are ongoing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena
The new guidelines are expected to tighten the criteria for what counts as a divine apparition.BBC News - Top stories -
How are universal credit rules changing?
People claiming universal credit and working under 18 hours a week will have to look for more work.BBC News - Top stories -
Gorsuch, Alito break from conservatives on CFPB ruling
Two of the Supreme Court’s most conservative justices broke away from other right-leaning members of the nation’s high court in a decision to preserve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — but a third led the majority opinion that ...The Hill - Politics -
Indiana judge rules tacos and burritos are, in fact, sandwiches
The ruling stems from a legal battle that started in 2022, when a developer, unveiled plans to open “The Famous Taco Mexican Grill” on a strip mall in Fort Wayne, Indiana.NBC News - Top stories -
Minister broke rules on expenses, watchdog finds
The MP for Blackpool North has agreed to pay back £1,367 for use of a state-of-the-art printer.BBC News - Top stories -
Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena in crackdown on hoaxes
Updated guidelines strip bishops of power to recognise ‘supernatural’ nature of purportedly divine events. Apparitions of the Virgin Mary and weeping statues have been part of Catholicism for centuries, but the age of social media has prompted the ...The Guardian - World -
Brunson, nursing broken hand, laments end of run
Jalen Brunson, who wasn't able to finish Game 7 because of a fractured left hand, said he does not view the Knicks' season as a success because it didn't end with a championship.ESPN - Sports -
Prada chief rules out big acquisitions
Andrea Guerra suggests Italian luxury group is not looking to snap up competitors such as Armani or VersaceFinancial Times - Business -
FIFA proposal on racism urges all 211 federations to mandate abuse as a disciplinary offense
FIFA proposal on racism urges all 211 federations to mandate abuse as a disciplinary offenseABC News - Sports -
GOP lawmaker proposes sanctions against Georgian officials over Russian-inspired law
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is readying legislation to sanction government officials in the country of Georgia over their pursuit of a Russian-inspired bill that has triggered unprecedented protests and drawn condemnation from U.S. and European Union ...The Hill - Politics -
Supreme Court rules Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding structure is legal
The Supreme Court decision protects the CFPB from the potentially crippling risk that Republicans in Congress will block annual funding for the agency.CNBC - Business -
Ederson ruled out for title decider, FA Cup final
Ederson will miss Manchester City's final Premier League game of the season and the FA Cup final, the club confirmed on Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
House Republicans introduce measure to overturn nursing home staffing rule
House Republicans have introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes. Under the requirements unveiled last month, all nursing homes that receive federal ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Other Consumer Bureau Actions
A score of court cases involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can now proceed, but it is still likely to face legal challenges.The New York Times - Business -
Breaking down the Supreme Court's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ruling
The Supreme Court rejected an effort Thursday to undermine the power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency was created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from unfair practices. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...CBS News - Top stories -
Vietnam Politburo Member Resigns Over Party Rule Violations
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China eases mortgage rules in latest push to aid property sector
China’s financial regulators said Friday that they would remove the mortgage rate floors for first and second homes, and lower minimum downpayment ratios for first-time homebuyers.MarketWatch - Business - China -
As Supernatural Claims Spread Online, Vatican Updates Its Rules on Them
People have long claimed sightings of the Virgin Mary or bleeding crucifixes, and some endorsed by the Roman Catholic Church have become hugely popular pilgrimage destinations.The New York Times - World -
A Judge Ruled That Tacos Are Sandwiches. Here's Why That's Important for Food Entrepreneurs
An Indiana judge ruled that tacos and are 'Mexican-style sandwiches' in an entrepreneur's case challenging zoning laws restricting certain restaurant activities.Inc. - Business