Trump executive order aims to deport international students who have protested Israel
A recent White House order lays the foundations for the government to deport international students who’ve participated in protests against Israel. Critics call it censorship of protected speech.
Georgia sheriffs slow to implement new federal immigration law due to lack of funding
After the murder of Laken Riley last year by a Venezuelan migrant, Georgia enacted a law meant to crack down on illegal immigration. But a lack of funding is dampening its effect.
Lahaina whale-watching business back up and running following devastating fires
Maui Ocean Adventures is a woman-owned company run by two long-time boat captains in Lahaina that had only been open for two weeks when the fire destroyed the town and the fledgling business. Now, they’re back up and running for their first whale-watch…
Former DOJ lawyer starts group to defend government employees under attack
A veteran Justice Department lawyer has left the agency and is starting a new group to help advise and defend government lawyers under attack from the new administration.
What happens after the ‘Fork in the Road’? A lawyer for ex-Twitter employees weighs in
Shannon Liss-Riordan, who represents thousands of former Twitter employees suing the company, sees many similarities in the predicament of federal workers today. Here’s her advice.
U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed
In much of the U.S., illegal cannabis outcompetes legal weed sold in licensed shops. For consumers, it can be difficult to find regulated cannabis — but there are tips on how to do that.
FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief
More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.
‘We do not exist anymore’: New prison rules ban female clothing for trans women
As federal lawsuits challenge President Trump’s executive order impacting trans inmates, the Bureau of Prisons is starting to roll out new policies demanding trans women hand over female-identifying clothing and other items.
Here’s how Trump’s tariffs could impact you and your wallet
Tariffs are now in effect on goods from China, and imports from Canada and Mexico could be next (again). Americans are likely to see higher prices on a wide variety of products as a result.
Federal workers union president discusses offer to employees to resign by Thursday
Over 2 million federal workers have until Thursday to accept an offer from the government to resign. NPR speaks with Randy Erwin, national president of the National Federation of Federal Employees.
ICE has arrested scores of migrants in the U.S. who have no criminal records
The Trump administration says it has already arrested thousands of immigrants in the U.S. without legal status. Officials say some have committed heinous crimes, but many don’t have criminal records.
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