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Iran and the U.S. hold expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
Iran and the United States have started in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, talks that likely will hinge on the Islamic Republic’s enrichment of uranium.
Why judges blocked the Trump admin's school DEI crackdown
On Thursday, three federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., said Trump's anti-DEI efforts were on shaky legal ground.
New senior staff announced as White House looks to 'right the ship' at the Pentagon
The defense department has announced new senior level positions after recent firings and resignations. But with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth under fire for missteps, the way ahead is still unclear.
ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the U.S.
Federal officials say the government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S. That word came Friday. 
Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections and DEI
The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools.
Decision to not file charges in Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis draws criticism
A recent decision by the Hennepin County attorney to not file criminal charges against a Minneapolis man accused of vandalizing a half-dozen Teslas has sparked criticism from local police and at the State Capitol.