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Government can't hold Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil, federal judge rules
The federal judge presiding over Mahmoud Khalil’s case on Wednesday ruled that the Trump administration, for now, cannot deport or detain the Columbia University activist based on a determination by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Trump's EPA aims to roll-back regulations on pollution from power plants
The EPA plan would eliminate existing limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants, a move which would continue the pollution that’s driving climate change. Meteorologist Chase Cain breaks down the agency’s proposal and its implications on NBC News Daily.
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L.A. vs. Jan. 6: Hegseth asked if there is a ‘double standard' on National Guard deployment
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, asked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the use of the National Guard in Los Angeles when compared to what happened at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Hegseth will not disclose costs of Qatari Air Force One retrofit to Senate committee
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth refused to disclose the costs of reconfiguring a Qatari plane gifted to the United States to become Air Force One when asked by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island.
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Trump attends ‘Les Mis' as immigration protests spread across U.S.
Thousands of people across the country have joined demonstrations against the administration’s immigration raids. Here’s how Wednesday unfolded.
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San Diegans react to Trump's travel ban
The travel ban restricts travelers coming from a dozen countries and could close the door on many more, reports NBC 7’s Joe Little.
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China, U.S. officials reach agreement for allowing rare earth, tech trade. Now it's up to Trump and Xi
The U.S. and China have reached consensus on trade, representatives from both sides said after high-level talks in London.
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Trump administration to end DHS program designed to thwart terror attacks
Former DHS officials say they believe the modest program, which costs about 4% of the military’s marching band budget, has stopped violent attacks.
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CDC staff and retired workers call for Kennedy's resignation in a protest outside headquarters
The demonstration came a day after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gutted a federal vaccine safety panel and vowed to replace all its members.
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World's most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the U.S. after being detained by ICE
The world’s most popular TikTok personality has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas.
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White House proposes axing 988 suicide hotline services for LGBTQ youth
The specialized suicide-prevention counseling service for LGBTQ youths and young adults received more than 1.3 million contacts since the program’s start in 2022, advocates said.
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Trump warns that military parade protesters will face ‘very heavy force'
President Donald Trump warned that anyone who protests at the U.S. military parade on Saturday will be met with “very heavy force.”
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Troops in Los Angeles to cost $134 million and last 60 days: Defense Secretary
During a congressional committee hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the cost of sending troops to Los Angeles
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Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles.
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Trump warning ahead of military parade: Protesters ‘will be met with very big force'
President Donald Trump issued a warning for any planned protesters during Saturday’s 250th anniversary military parade. “We’re going to celebrate our country for a change.”
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Trump won't rule out invoking Insurrection Act over LA protests
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wouldn’t hesitate to invoke the Insurrection Act over the protests in Los Angeles, accusing pro-immigration protesters without evidence of being “paid insurrectionists.”
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House speaker says California governor should be ‘tarred and feathered'
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said Tuesday that he believes California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be “tarred and feathered” for opposing Trump’s immigration policies.
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RFK Jr.'s firing of CDC vaccine panel undermines science, could threaten public health, experts say
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gutted a key government panel of vaccine advisors, saying he wants to “re-establish public confidence” in shots.
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Nancy Pelosi calls out Trump's ‘inconsistent' response to Jan. 6 and LA protests
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, called out President Donald Trump for refusing to send in the National Guard during the Jan. 6 riot, in contrast to his deploying the National Guard and Marines against protesters in Los Angeles. “Something is very wrong with this picture.”
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California congressman: ‘We are willing to go toe to toe with the president' over LA protests
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, accused President Donald Trump of purposefully escalating the pro-immigration protests in Los Angeles.