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Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown

4:07 PM on Wednesday, October 22

A federal lawsuit over an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” has been paused by an appellate court because of the government shutdown

UN Security Council pressures Haiti's leaders to hold general election as deadline nears

4:03 PM on Wednesday, October 22

U.N. Security Council members have warned Haiti’s leaders that time is running out to restore security and hold general elections as the deadline to install a new government nears

What to know about redistricting efforts across US at Trump's prodding

4:02 PM on Wednesday, October 22

President Donald Trump's desire to secure the Republican majority in Congress has led to a mid-decade redistricting battle among states

LA man shot by federal agents during arrest streams law enforcement activity on TikTok

3:50 PM on Wednesday, October 22

A Los Angeles man shot by federal officers while he tried to evade arrest is a popular local TikTok streamer who documents police activity, immigration enforcement and daily neighborhood life

After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets

3:50 PM on Wednesday, October 22

The Pentagon says a “new press corps” of 60 journalists who had agreed to follow a new media policy will be welcomed into the building to cover the U.S. military

Editorial Roundup: United States

3:29 PM on Wednesday, October 22

What to know about the $250 million ballroom Trump is adding to the White House

2:55 PM on Wednesday, October 22

President Donald Trump is adding a $250 million ballroom to the east side of the White House

California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays

2:46 PM on Wednesday, October 22

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will deploy the National Guard to support food banks because of expected delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown

Author Michael Wolff sues Melania Trump, saying she threatened $1B suit over Epstein-related claims

2:42 PM on Wednesday, October 22

Author Michael Wolff claims in a lawsuit that First Lady Melania Trump threatened to sue him for over $1 billion in damages if he didn't retract Jeffrey Epstein-related statements he recently made about her

University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations

2:25 PM on Wednesday, October 22

The U.S. Justice Department has announced an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations

US strikes eighth alleged drug-carrying boat, this time in the Pacific Ocean

11:43 AM on Wednesday, October 22

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military has launched its eighth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel

With Supreme Court ruling still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

10:04 AM on Wednesday, October 22

President Donald Trump’s attempts to deploy the military in Democratic-led cities over objections of mayors and governors have brought a head-spinning array of court challenges and overlapping rulings

Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon speaks for more than 22 hours to protest Trump amid shutdown

9:29 AM on Wednesday, October 22

Led by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrats have seized the Senate floor to protest President Donald Trump’s presidency amid the government shutdown and push for Republicans to negotiate with them on expiring health subsidies

Minnesota court gives win to transgender powerlifter who was barred from competing as a woman

8:26 AM on Wednesday, October 22

The Minnesota Supreme Court has delivered a win to transgender weightlifter JayCee Cooper, saying she’s protected by the state’s expansive human rights law

Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered

8:01 AM on Wednesday, October 22

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, tells The Associated Press that he's covered a tattoo on his chest to no longer reflect an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol that he got nearly 20 years ago

The Latest: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat

6:29 AM on Wednesday, October 22

North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump

U.S. announces new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies

11:11 PM on Tuesday, October 21

U_S_ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow’s refusal to end its “senseless war.”

North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat

10:06 PM on Tuesday, October 21

North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

2:37 PM on Monday, October 20

The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the ballroom President Donald Trump wants added to the building

Takeaways from the AP investigation into ICE's use of a full-body restraint device known as the WRAP

6:04 AM on Tuesday, October 14

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations

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