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May 15, 2025

Federal judge orders ICE to immediately release Indonesian man accused of overstaying visa

A Minnesota federal judge ordered immigration officials to immediately release Aditya Harsono, arguing that "he is in custody in violation of the First Amendment."

May 14, 2025

Abortion ban could return to Missouri after voters amended state Constitution to protect procedure

Voters could soon decide to reinstate Missouri's near-total abortion ban following state legislature's passage of constitutional amendment Wednesday.

May 14, 2025

Father blasts leadership after daughter competes against trans softball pitcher: 'It's cowardice'

The father of a girl on a softball team spoke out as a transgender player from Minnesota continues to dominate the high school scene amid the uproar over males in girls' sports.

May 14, 2025

Swing state judge strikes down 24-hour abortion waiting period as unconstitutional

Michigan court strikes down abortion restrictions, ruling 24-hour wait and informed consent laws unconstitutional.

May 14, 2025

Indiana high school sports conference facing pressure to end DEI quotas

The Indiana High School Athletics Association (IHSAA) board of directors currently has a DEI mandate in place despite state laws prohibiting it.

May 14, 2025

Milwaukee judge indicted for helping immigrant evade ICE faces up to 6 years in prison

Judge Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee was indicted for allegedly obstructing justice by aiding an undocumented immigrant. She filed a motion to dismiss the case hours later.

May 14, 2025

Former Michigan Army National Guard member charged with plotting mass shooting at Army base on behalf of ISIS

A former Michigan Army National Guard member was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a military base in Warren, Michigan, on behalf of ISIS.

May 14, 2025

Rep. Alford to introduce congressional stock trading ban mirroring Senate's 'PELOSI Act'

Congressional Republicans have introduced legislation banning lawmakers from stock trading in both the House and Senate as of Wednesday.

May 14, 2025

Pete Buttigieg says Biden running again was 'maybe' a mistake

Pete Buttigieg, who served former President Joe Biden's Transportation secretary, says that his former boss' decision to seek re-election in 2024 “maybe" hurt the Democrats.

May 14, 2025

Targeted by Trump, well-known Democrat sparks 2028 speculation with stop in key state

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sparks 2028 speculation with a return to Iowa, the state that boosted his 2020 Democratic presidential run.