ABCNEWS - Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is retiring, just three months after declaring, “I can hold this seat
NYTIMES (Miriam Jordan) - Appeals Court Upholds Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians
The D.C. Circuit ruled against the Trump administration, ensuring Haitians can remain in the United States and keep working while the underlying lawsuit proceeds.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Voter initiative in Colorado would mandate prison for life for child trafficking
Current penalties in Colorado law with parole possible in as little as eight years have failed to adequately deter the human trafficking of minor children, initiative tells voters.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - U.S. Education Department investigating Wisconsin school district's transgender bathroom policy
New Richmond’s bathroom policy that allows biological males to use the girls or women’s restroom.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans
In states such as Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, legislation already explicitly prevents teachers from striking. Many more are considering such bans.
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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Seattle police chief says officers will be disciplined if they don't document ICE actions
Seattle Mayor Katie Williams directed police to follow a set protocols regarding any ICE enforcement actions that may take place in the city.
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STRIPES (Gary Warner) - Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries after answering distress call at sea | Stars and Stripes
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician, died from injuries sustained during a helicopter rescue operation.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Greg Kelly: 'Nitwits' criticizing Trump are missing the point
On Friday's "Greg Kelly Reports," Greg talked about President Trump demanding Iran to surrender unconditionally.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Dems demand climate chapter be returned to influential judicial science manual so it’s ‘impartial’
The Federal Judiciary Center removed the chapter after critics called out how it cited the research of climate activists who at the same time advocated for climate litigation against oil companies, presenting a serious windfall of attorney's fees. A coalition of Democrats say the decision came under political pressure, which undermines its neutrality. So they’re pressuring the FJC to add it back.
JUSTTHENEWS (Sharyl Attkisson) - As 16th anniversary of Obamacare nears, drug prices still exorbitant, Trump's trying to change that
Expanding insurance promised affordability, but instead it supercharged costs.