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PoliticsOct 2Big Bend border wall construction blocked by judgeA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from pursuing border wall construction in the Big Bend region in Texas on FridayThe big picture: The construction inside the national park sparked local outrage and environmental concerns, with Friday's decision handing the Department of Homeland Security a loss in its quest to rapidly expand the Southwestern border wall.Driving the news: The administration is barred, for now, from building border barrier or infrastructure — or engaging in any "construction or ground disturbing activities" — in the Big Bend sector, U.S. District Judge Kathleen CAxios
PoliticsOct 2AOC and Bernie Sanders introduce bill to ban license plate readers: ‘Flock is always watching’Privacy concerns with the surveillance technology have prompted calls from people across the country to remove icense plate readers from their streetsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 2Federal court temporarily blocks Trump's border wall in Big Bend, TexasA federal court temporarily blocks the construction of a barrier in Big Bend, Texas, by the U.S. government, following local lawsuits. The decision is seen as a triumph for regional groups who argue that the area already acts as a natural deterrent against immigration.Clarín
PoliticsOct 2Former Navy officer ‘Capitán Sol’ arrested in Jalisco for fuel smugglingAfter months on the run, former Navy captain Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz was arrested in a Guadalajara suburb on Thursday night. The post Former Navy officer ‘Capitán Sol’ arrested in Jalisco for fuel smuggling appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
PoliticsOct 2Judge halts contentious border construction in and near Texas’s Big Bend National ParkA federal judge on Friday halted contentious Trump administration border construction plans in Texas’s Big Bend region.  Judge Kathleen Cardone, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, wrote that the administration can’t “build border barrier or related infrastructure, or engage in any construction or ground disturbing activities” in the region. “The Court finds that Plaintiffs…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2Trump says he’s ‘worried’ about Whatley in North CarolinaPresident Trump said he was worried about North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley’s election chances as the Senate Republican super PAC began canceling reservations in the state Friday. “I think he’s a great man, and I am worried about him,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn en route to a campaign rally in…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2US justice department will not reopen criminal probe of Fed’s Jay PowellUS attorney-general Todd Blanche says not having ‘any oversight’ of the central bank’s $2.5bn renovation project ‘isn’t necessarily a crime’Financial Times
PoliticsOct 2Trump delivers campaign remarks in AlabamaWatch live coverage as President Donald Trump delivers campaign remarks for Republicans in Mobile, Alabama.NBC News
PoliticsOct 2Trump says he did not 'jump the gun' on South Korea Alaska LNG investment announcement - ReutersTrump says he did not 'jump the gun' on South Korea Alaska LNG investment announcement ReutersReuters World
PoliticsOct 2CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate raceTroy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2After botched Tennessee execution, Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconsciousThe stunning failure in Tennessee's execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has ordered an independent review.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 2Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution: LawyersThe Tennessee woman's legal team says doctors are working to clear doses of the drug pentobarbital from her system.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 2GOP Rep. and longtime ally of Marco Rubio gets 10-year sentence for secret Venezuela lobbying‘This is a classic money laundering case,’ the judge said Friday in rejecting Rivera’s motion to lower the federal guidelines rangeThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 2Christa Pike survived lethal injection. How your state carries out executionsData: Death Penalty Information Center; Note: New Hampshire abolished the death penalty but retains one prisoner on death row; Map: Erin Davis/AxiosChrista Pike's survival after two lethal injection doses has put state execution protocols nationwide under new scrutiny.The big picture: How prisoners are executed varies by state, with lethal injection, electrocution, lethal gas and firing squads among the methods authorized.Lethal injections are the most common U.S. execution method, accounting for roughly 89% of the 1,683 executions carried out since 1976, per the Death Penalty Information CentAxios
PoliticsOct 2Former GOP Rep David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbyingA former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 2Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rulesA group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a decision that the group says will…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 2Trump says ‘I feel badly’ for accused Cornell gang rapists because his nemesis is investigating themTrump was prosecuted by New York AG Letitia James, who is taking over the Ivy League rape investigation, for business fraud after losing the 2020 electionThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 2Thousands of legal immigrants lose Medicaid coverage as ‘big, beautiful’ cuts beginThousands of refugees and some other immigrants with legal status lost their health coverage Oct. 1, marking some of the first significant coverage losses under the Medicaid cuts in the GOP’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act. States and advocacy groups have been trying to warn immigrants who were previously eligible for Medicaid — such…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2Environmental groups sue Trump administration over vehicle MPG rollbackReducing fuel-efficiency standards will raise prices at the pump and produce more harmful emissions, according to environmentalists.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2ENDORSEMENT: Keep Manacmul on the school boardServing on a school board means accepting responsibility for the opportunities available to thousands of children. It requires an understanding of the community, the skills to make difficult decisions and a commitment to putting students first. Joseph Manacmul brings those qualities to the Downey Unified School District Board of Education. The Downey Patriot endorses him for election in Trustee Area 7. Since his appointment last year following the death of longtime trustee Barbara Samperi, Manacmul has demonstrated that he wants the position for the right reasons: to ensure Downey students have access to the best possible education. Since his appointment last year following the death of longtime trustee Barbara Samperi, Manacmul has demonstrated that he wants the position for the right reasons: to ensure Downey students have access to the best possible education. That purpose should guide every school board member. The work requires careful decisions about budgets, facilities, personnel and educational opportunities, all with consequences for children and families. It demands preparation, sound judgment and a willingness to work with others. Manacmul brings those qualities to the job. He is a parent with children in the district. His wife is a Downey educator. The decisions made at the board table affect his own family, giving him a direct stake in the quality of our schools and an understanding of the concerns parents bring to them. His connection to Downey also extends well beyond his household. A lifelong resident, he attended Ward Elementary, South Middle and Downey High schools. He understands the opportunities a Downey education can provide because he benefited from them himself. He went on to graduate from UCLA and earn a master’s degree in public policy from Pepperdine University, with a focus on state and local governance. His professional background includes business, technology, operations and strategic planning. Those skills are valuable on a board responsible for overseeing a complex public institution and spending taxpayer dollars responsibly. He is educated, experienced and qualified. Just as important, his community involvement predates his appointment. As director of operations at Stay Arts, which operated Stay Gallery, Manacmul helped support a space for creativity, arts education and community participation. He also served on campaign committees for school improvement Measures O and K. His commitment to young people and public education was established long before he sought a seat on the board. The breadth of his support reflects that history. Manacmul is endorsed by all five Downey City Council members, the Downey Education Association, CSEA Units 1 and 2, and former mayors Kirk Cartozian, Mario Guerra and Fernando Vasquez. He also has the backing of fellow school board trustees. Endorsements alone do not establish someone’s fitness for office. But support from people who work in our schools, serve our residents and know this community deserves consideration. They have different responsibilities and perspectives, yet have reached the same conclusion about Manacmul’s ability to serve. We share that confidence. His time on the board has been relatively short, and voters should continue to expect accountability, independent judgment and a clear focus on students. His appointment gave him an opportunity to demonstrate his approach to leadership. He has earned the chance to continue that work with the voters’ mandate. Trustee Area 7 needs a representative who understands Downey, values its schools and recognizes the responsibility that comes with helping shape children’s futures. We urge voters to keep Joseph Manacmul on the Downey school board.thedowneypatriot · united states of america
PoliticsOct 2Senate Republicans move cash from purple North Carolina to red Kansas as battle for majority shiftsTOPEKA, Kansas — Senate Republicans’ top campaign spending organization is pulling back in North Carolina and pouring money into Kansas, a striking shift that shows how the party’s plan to keep its majority has turned into an increasingly defensive fight…wvnews · united states of america
PoliticsOct 2Trump: Cornell students ‘won’t get a fair shake’ with James leading probePresident Trump criticized the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) as a special prosecutor investigating the Cornell University rape case, arguing people “won’t get a fair shake” with her in the role. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) appointed James to the case. James previously investigated and sued Trump, and the two…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair PowellThe confirmation comes after the Fed's inspector general report that said there were no grounds for a criminal referral over the mismanaged headquarters renovation.CNBC
PoliticsOct 2Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in TexasThe ruling dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s plans for hundreds of miles of barriers that have drawn local opposition.NYT US
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