Trump administration holds secret talks to deport Iranians even as war presses on, court documents show

The development emerges from a lawsuit alleging violations of national immigration regulations The Trump administration held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians even as the war there dragged on, court documents obtained by the Associated Press show. The court documents unsealed on Thursday show the Republican administration as recently as mid-October said it had … Read more

Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California

Democrat’s move prevents these people from executions under future governors, after Christa Pike’s failed execution Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, has commuted the death sentences of more than 500 people on the state’s death row on Thursday, a move that ensures they can never be executed under future administrations. The Democrat’s mass commutation at the end … Read more

Heavy rains bring flash flooding to Georgia-Tennessee border area

Georgia governor declares local emergencies as National Weather Service issues warning: ‘Seek higher ground now!’ Severe storms brought heavy rain and flash flooding to communities across the Georgia–Tennessee border area late on Wednesday and into Thursday morning that forced dozens of rescues, despite the hazardous conditions making evacuations and efforts to save people difficult. McCaysville, … Read more