DOJ’s criminal investigation into NYC migrant shelters raises concerns about potential developments in Trump’s crackdown.

A criminal investigation by Trump’s Justice Department targeting migrants who sought asylum in New York City has spread alarm about a potentially dark new chapter in the president’s brutal crackdown on immigration. The government, in a criminal subpoena, has demanded a Midtown hotel hand over the names, dates of birth and other details about migrant residents, sources…

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Seven offices of the federal Department of Education in the U.S. to be shut down.

The U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights in Philadelphia is one of seven such offices to be shut down nationally as part of the sweeping cutbacks and layoffs being carried out in the department this week, according to a source familiar with details. The office, which oversees five states including Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Maryland, West…

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S.C. woman allegedly stabbed baby to death with letter opener after giving birth

EASLEY, S.C. (TCN) — A woman was arrested this week for allegedly fatally stabbing her newborn not long after giving birth in her apartment. According to Easley Police Chief Brandon Liner, on Friday, March 7, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Pickens County Emergency Medical Services requested assistance for an incident at an apartment on Nations Way. Officers reportedly…

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American Airlines aircraft ignites at DIA due to “engine-related problem”

An American Airlines plane caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport on Thursday after an engine problem, forcing passengers to evacuate the aircraft, DIA and airline officials said. The plane was at gate C38 when the fire started at around 6 p.m., said airport spokesperson Michael Konopasek. Passengers were evacuated and the fire was extinguished,…

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