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The White House has targeted opponents, including a Fed governor, for having more than one primary residence on their loan papers. ProPublica found that, in one case, a Trump cabinet secretary got two such mortgages in quick succession.
Homeland security official says 475 people were detained during an immigration raid in Georgia
U.S. immigration officials say some 475 people were detained during an immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto company Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles.
The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare — and it has some risks
In the past, the federal government has taken stakes in American companies during wars or economic crises. But now the government's motivation has more to do with the race for AI chips and technology.
Tribal nations’ flags raised in historic moment at Minnesota State Capitol
Flags of the 11 federally recognized tribes in the state were raised for the first time Friday morning at the new Tribal Flag Plaza. Some tribal leaders say the plaza will serve as a reminder that tribes have been here long before the state.
Trump’s D.C. takeover has led to more arrests. NPR looks at cases of those swept up
NPR combed through court records and other data related to Trump's takeover of D.C. police to get a better understanding of who has been swept up in the federal surge and what charges they are facing.
What ICE agents can and cannot legally do during arrests
Tactics by immigration agents attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants have shocked the public and led to protests. But what is, and isn’t, allowed by law when it comes to ICE arrests?
PBS cuts 15% of jobs in wake of federal funding cut
After Congress clawed back public media funding, PBS says it's cutting 15 percent of its staff, or more than 100 jobs.