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House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

Big Beautiful Bill · United States

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

50% Center coverage: 615 sources

US judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authority

US Immigration · Mexico

US judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authority

50% Center coverage: 285 sources

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, saying Trump exceeded his authority when he issued a proclamation declaring illegal immigration an emergency and setting aside existing legal processes.See the Story

Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

US Politics · United States

Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

53% Center coverage: 283 sources

Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.See the Story

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Senate Republicans Pass Massive Medicaid Cuts

Trump’s megabill advances in the House after GOP divisions nearly derail it

55% Center coverage: 75 sources

The U.S. House on Thursday began a final debate on President Donald Trump’s megabill, after a dramatic night of voting that was nearly derailed by Republican defections. The House voted 219-213 to move the bill forward, according to NBC News reporting.US Politics · United States See the Story

Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

49% Center coverage: 191 sources

Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he suffered severe beatings, severe sleep deprivation and psychological torture in the notorious El Salvador prison the Trump administration had deported him to in March, according to court documents filed Wednesday.Kilmar Abrego Garcia · United States See the Story

Grambling State University to seek prestigious research designation • Louisiana Illuminator

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Grambling State University (Rachel Mipro/Louisiana Illuminator)Grambling State University is launching a foundation to support its mission to receive a prestigious research designation currently held by only 13 historically Black colleges and universities. The GR2 Foundation: Grambling Research and Resource Foundation is a nonprofit entity separate from Grambling State that will support the university’s academics through philanthropic fundraisi…Grambling · Grambling Read Article

Tulane drops charges against students involved in off-campus protest • Louisiana Illuminator

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Tulane University student Cameron McLaren speaks about being detained at a press conference in front of Tulane's campus on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (Photo byArielle Robinson / Verite News)Tulane University is no longer pursuing disciplinary action against seven students who were originally facing consequences for their participation in an off-campus protest advocating for Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil to be released from immigration…New Orleans · New Orleans Read Article

It’s a ‘sideways’ economy but not a recession yet, analysts say

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana’s GDP dropped 1.7% in Q1 2025, worst in the Southeast Inflation and tariffs blamed for economic slowdown Consumer spending and personal income fell in May Labor market sees gains but ICE raids hurt construction jobs Performance indicators released Friday show Louisiana’s economy shrank by 1.7% over the first few months of 2025 and is moving in what one expert called a “sideways” direction marked by sluggish growth …Economy · Baton Rouge See the Story

Public Workers in Louisiana Can Now Be Gifted $81 Worth of Food and Drink for Every Holiday

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana now permits $81 in holiday food gifts per giver to public officials Applies to state and local workers, including inspectors and mayors Gifts can be dropped off and don’t require in-person consumption Law dubbed the “king cake rule” for Mardi Gras tradition Have you dropped off some Independence Day barbecue at your favorite government office yet? Elected officials and government employees may now be gifted $81 wor…Jeff Landry · United States See the Story

Anti-Abortion Leader Argues US Was Not Ready for Roe or Dobbs Decisions

67% Left coverage: 6 sources

Americans United for Life has written model legislation that called for "Defunding Abortion," targeting organizations including Planned Parenthood that also provides reproductive health care services including birth controls, STI testing and other screening. (Photo by Olivier Douliery/Getty Images)Despite heading one of the oldest anti-abortion organizations in the country at a time of huge upheaval for abortion rights, John Mize is new to the m…Jennifer Evans · United States See the Story

Caddo Public Defender, Others Replaced Amid Contract Turmoil

Coverage: 2 sources

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Five attorneys who run local public defender offices in Louisiana -- including Caddo Parish -- were replaced Tuesday even as the question of whether they have been rightfully dismissed remains unsettled.Louisiana · Louisiana See the Story

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