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US politics
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

Phil Eng pushes back after Trump administration's demand for info on T safety

MBTA reports improved safety and reliability, citing a 16% systemwide crime reduction, added officers, and infrastructure investments while responding to federal threats to cut support.
Education
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

UC Faculty Escalate Court Battle Against Trump Efforts to Reshape Higher Education | KQED

Regents withheld a federal settlement letter tied to $500 million in frozen research grants, prompting faculty to sue for transparency and potential impacts on teaching.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Federal transportation chief calls on MBTA to curb crime or risk loss of funding

"While local leaders seem intent on putting the needs of criminals first, we're not waiting for the next Iryna," Duffy said in a statement. "Chicago and Boston are on notice to take actions that enhance safety and reduce the crime affecting their riders and transit workers - or risk federal support. This is about standing up for American families who deserve a safe and clean transportation system."
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US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

US needs an agency to call 'balls and strikes' on digital IDs, lawmaker says

A federal agency is needed to verify security of software and hardware used for mobile phones and authentication technologies to ensure secure digital identifications.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Feds briefly trap NYC Congress members within gates of Brooklyn detention center during visit to check on immigrant detainees | amNewYork

Three New York Members of Congress were denied access to the Metropolitan Detention Center, raising issues of oversight and federal transparency.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Mathews: With Trump's threats, Los Angeles should halt 2028 Olympics preparations

Los Angeles should halt preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics due to safety concerns and federal oversight issues.
Higher education
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Trump's settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

Columbia University settled a federal antisemitism investigation by agreeing to pay over $220 million and submit to closer federal oversight.
NYC politics
fromReason.com
2 months ago

Tom Homan's plan to 'flood the zone' in sanctuary cities will lead to more due process violations

Sanctuary city policies are blamed for contributing to violence against law enforcement officers, prompting federal scrutiny.
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fromKqed
3 months ago

Stanford Scales Back Trans Care for Minors Amid Federal Crackdown | KQED

Stanford Medicine has paused gender-related surgical procedures for patients under 19, citing evolving federal guidance. This decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of trans health care for youth.
SF LGBT
Los Angeles
fromKqed
3 months ago

California Asks Court to Stop National Guard, Marines From Patrolling LA Streets | KQED

California's lawsuit challenges federal military deployment for local law enforcement during protests, emphasizing community policing over military presence.
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Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Federal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers Island

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside remediation manager per a federal judge's ruling.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Federal judge seizes control of NYC's jail system - including troubled Rikers Island

A federal judge mandated outside oversight for NYC's jail system due to long-standing unsafe conditions.
The court order aims to empower a federal receiver to reform Rikers Island.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Rikers watchdog praises DOC commissioner even as judge gets set to appoint receiver

Improvements at Rikers Island acknowledged, but violence and dysfunction continue despite efforts for reform.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

A federal takeover of Rikers Island jails is long overdue - and shouldn't be delayed

Rikers Island conditions require urgent independent oversight to implement effective reforms and address systemic dysfunction.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Federal Judge Removes City Authority Over Rikers Island

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside remediation manager per a federal judge's ruling.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Federal judge seizes control of NYC's jail system - including troubled Rikers Island

A federal judge mandated outside oversight for NYC's jail system due to long-standing unsafe conditions.
The court order aims to empower a federal receiver to reform Rikers Island.
more#rikers-island
NYC politics
fromAP News
4 months ago

Judge strips NYC of full authority over Rikers Island, citing 'unprecedented' violence

New York City's jail system will be managed by an outside official due to ongoing violence and dysfunction.
Federal intervention comes after a decade of failed oversight and increasing safety concerns.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

If Harvard, armor-plated by history and padded with funds, can't beat Trump, no one can

Trump's confrontation with Harvard highlights the tension between governmental authority and the autonomy of academic institutions.
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