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fromThe New Yorker
56 minutes ago

The College-Coaching Carrousel Is Completely Out of Hand

On Wednesday, the governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, held a press conference at the state capitol to address the availability of food assistance for low-income families during the federal-government shutdown. A sign on the lectern read " PROTECTING THE MOST VULNERABLE." But there were also other urgent matters to discuss, such as the firing of Louisiana State University's football coach, Brian Kelly.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

San Francisco Bay Area mobilizes amid threats of Trump immigration crackdown: We're ready'

A planned federal immigration enforcement surge in the San Francisco Bay Area was called off by President Trump after a call with tech leaders.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

OPINION: DOT 'Smart Curbs' Pilot Deserves a Chance to Succeed - Streetsblog New York City

Deputy mayor intervention stopped DOT Smart Curbs plans to convert free curb parking into commercial metered spaces, preserving free neighborhood parking.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The bizarre' referral of the US housing finance agency chief to oust Lisa Cook

FHFA director William Pulte personally made criminal referrals accusing Fed Governor Lisa Cook of mortgage fraud, bypassing the agency's usual OIG procedures and prompting a DOJ probe.
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Trump fired America's economic data collector. History shows the perils.

Trump's firing of Erika McEntarfer was due to weak job numbers he deemed politically damaging.
Medling in government data can lead to long-term economic consequences.
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