As the partial government shutdown extends into its third week, ICE agents have been deployed to 14 major U.S. airports to assist with crowd control amid severe TSA staffing shortages causing long security wait times. While ICE personnel support TSA officers by managing passenger flow, they are not trained to conduct security screenings, drawing criticism from TSA unions and civil rights groups concerned about safety and traveler anxiety. The deployment has heightened political tensions, with calls for Congress to restore TSA funding as airports continue to struggle under the strain of the shutdown.
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A civil jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages. The jury had been kept anonymous throughout the trial due to Trump's rhetoric related to the case. The verdict is a victory for Carroll, who has been fighting for justice for over two years, and serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, regardless of their social or political standing.
Key takeaways: Former President Donald Trump is expected to visit the offices of New York’s Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday for his second deposition…
Key takeaways: Juul Labs Inc. has agreed to pay $462 million to settle claims by six US states and the District of Columbia that it…
Key takeaways: The district attorney’s office has argued that complying with the Republicans’ request would “interfere with law enforcement” and would represent an “unlawful incursion…
The FAA has issued a "safety call to action" and formed a safety review team in response to a string of concerning airline incidents, including a close-call at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii and another at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The NTSB is investigating the Honolulu incident and the FAA is working to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from two House Democrats, Reps. Gregory Meeks and Joe Morelle of New York, to limit the access of Congressman George Santos of New York to classified materials due to "serious concerns" about his background and campaign finances which are currently under investigation. Santos, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has been a vocal advocate for the rights of immigrants and refugees. McCarthy has yet to respond to the request.
Leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for Rep. George Santos, elected to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District in November, to…