In landmark case, Supreme Court will rule on Trump's attempt to control independent agencies

In landmark case, Supreme Court will rule on Trump’s attempt to control independent agencies

For more than 100 years, independent government agencies have regulated American monetary policy and stock trading, transportation systems and election campaigns, consumer product safety, and broadcast licensing, all free of direct political interference and oversight by the White House. A major case before the Supreme Court on Monday could upend that tradition and dramatically transform…

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PHOTO: afternoon chills

As cold blast subsides, frigid air is on the way

With this week’s cold, wintry blast expected to ease on Saturday, more frigid air is on the way for next week. While record cold temperatures are not expected on Saturday and pleasant temperatures are expected to briefly improve, most will remain seasonally cold and blustery. Wind chills on Saturday afternoon can reach up to 20…

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Top Military Democrat Says Video of Sept. 2 Attack Would Show Republicans' Description 'Completely False'

Top Military Democrat Says Video of Sept. 2 Attack Would Show Republicans’ Description ‘Completely False’

The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee said Sunday that surveillance video of U.S. military strikes on a suspected drug smuggling ship in the Caribbean Sea on Sept. 2 would contradict how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Republicans have described it. “When they [the survivors] They were finally pulled out, they weren’t…

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PHOTO: Record number of Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving holiday weekend

DOT rescinds $11 million fine on Southwest Airlines

The US Department of Transportation announced that it will waive the remaining $11 million in fines owed to Southwest Airlines. as part of a record $140 million fine for its operational crisis during holiday trips in 2022. “In lieu of payment of an $11 million civil penalty to the government, this order provides Southwest with…

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PHOTO: Kristi Noem

Justice Department won’t say what it advised Noem amid contempt investigation into El Salvador deportations

Justice Department officials, citing privilege, did not disclose details about the legal advice provided to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the decision to proceed with the deportation of more than 100 Venezuelans to El Salvador in March. Statements filed in court on Friday are a response to a contempt investigation launched by…

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