
The Trump administration is set to award a $150 million contract to a Texas law firm without immigration expertise to represent migrant children in custody.

Over the past week, prior to far-left candidate Abdul El-Sayed squeaking to a possible victory over Rep. Haley Stevens in Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary , the contest was treated by almost everyone in the news media as over, with El-Sayed a shoo-in. I had been in Michigan reporting on the race, and what I wrote was the exact opposite: It was clear to me the race was tightening, especially after the endorsement of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer . So when I saw every subsequent poll giving El-Sayed do

Sirens: mythical creatures who perched along rocky shores, using their beautiful, hypnotic songs to lure unsuspecting sailors to their deaths. Also, Cleveland’s new WNBA team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The expansion franchise unveiled its name, logo and colors Tuesday, officially introducing the Cleveland Sirens ahead of the team’s inaugural season in 2028. The nautical branding is a nod to Lake Erie, but the organization had another objective in mind: making sure the new team

Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee The Washington state man accused of starting a wildfire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee around Spokane was previously questioned in connection with two fire investigations last year, according to court documents. Authorities allege that Aaron Farinacci, 37, of Spokane, started Old Trails fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Spokane county in north-easter

Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot A federal judge has reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers group and several other key members, after the Justice Department backed away from the landmark prosecution. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta had sentenced Stewart Rhodes to 18 years in prison, calling him "an ongoing threat and peril to this country." Juries convicted Rhodes and five other Oat

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The president is constantly assigning motives, identifying heroes and villains, and telling his audience what to think This was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Wednesday From Charles Barkley to Thierry Henry to John McEnroe, the path from the arena to the commentary box is well trodden , and plenty of politicians have made the transition from elected office to the TV studio. One man, however, insists on doing both at the same time. Donald

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Controversial chef and democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong has reversed her position on defunding and abolishing the police, saying in a recent podcast interview that she has become "serious about public safety." Hong is a Wisconsin Democratic lawmaker perhaps best known for her 2020 call to "cancel Thanksgiving" because of its colonial history. She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and a leading Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor. In an episode of Pod

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Joanna Whaley, ex-megachurch pastor who endured years of conversion practices, comfortably bested her opponents US politics live – latest updates A former megachurch pastor who endured 15 years of conversion practices is set to become the first transgender member of Michigan’s state legislature after winning a Democratic primary election on Tuesday. Joanna Whaley comfortably defeated Frank Liberati, a former state representative, and Gary Schlack in the primary for the second district of the Mic

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The rules came into effect shortly after the killing of dozens of protesters, news which was only covered by overseas news Pakistani authorities have imposed severe new restrictions on international media, including barring them from reporting in most of the country, in a move that has provoked significant backlash from journalist organisations. According to the new rules anyone, including Pakistani nationals, should seek permission to report from Pakistan except three cities – Islamabad, Karach