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Trump demands Bondi prosecute political foes in Truth Social posts
Sep 20, 2025 10:56 pm - President Donald Trump demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi move swiftly to prosecute several political opponents in a series of extraordinary social media posts Saturday, a breakdown of traditional fire walls that have existed between the White House and Justice Department on prosecutorial discretion.
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National parks remove signs about climate, slavery and Japanese internment
Sep 20, 2025 9:49 pm - The National Park Service has removed signs at Acadia National Park in Maine that make reference to climate change amid the Trump administration’s wider effort to remove information that it says undermines “the remarkable achievements of the United States.” A sign has also been removed from at least one additional park that referred to slavery, the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and conflicts with Native Americans.
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EPA tells some scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say
Sep 20, 2025 9:43 pm - The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered scientists in at least one of its research offices to immediately pause almost all efforts to publish research, according to two agency employees familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
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Marchers gather in worldwide protest of financial institutions ‘profiting off the climate crisis’Sep 20, 2025 9:36 pm - Thousands of activists marched down Park Avenue and turned down Billionaires' Row toward Trump Tower in New York Saturday to “Make Billionaires Pay,” calling for climate justice, democracy, free speech, gender equality, a stop to the Trump's immigration crackdown and a ceasefire in Gaza.
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White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety
Sep 20, 2025 9:19 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused, forcing the White House on Satu...
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Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms
Sep 20, 2025 9:16 pm - As a possible federal shutdown looms, the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to what they call “your decision” to shutter government offices if no action is taken by the end-of-the month deadline.
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Day and night get equal billing Monday as fall equinox arrives. Here’s what to know
Sep 20, 2025 8:37 pm - Day and night will get equal time for a brief moment Monday as much of the world heads into fall.The autumnal equinox arrives Monday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere and the spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Speeding could be factor in Palatine pickup truck crash, police saySep 20, 2025 7:36 pm - Palatine police are examining evidence in a high-impact crash involving a 21-year-old man Saturday.
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Marchers head to Naval Station Great Lakes seeking end to mass deportationsSep 20, 2025 7:36 pm - Interfaith leaders from the suburbs and Chicago marched to Naval Station Great Lakes Saturday to protest ICE arrests.
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Honoring ‘Tio Beto’: Elgin street named for Korean War soldier missing for yearsSep 20, 2025 6:30 pm - “Every time I leave my house or open the window I can see his name,” family member says of new street name for Korean War corporal.