Biden temporarily shields Palestinians from US deportation, cites conditions in Gaza

President Biden on Wednesday issued an order to temporarily halt the deportation of Palestinians from the U.S. for 18 months, citing the worsening humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip and West Bank amid Israel’s military offensive against Hamas.  The temporary halt on deportations will be through the Deferred Enforcement Departure, the White House said in … Read more

George judge set to hear evidence against DA Fani Willis in Trump case that could disqualify her

The Georgia judge overseeing the sweeping racketeering case against former president Donald Trump is set to hear evidence Thursday related to allegations that district attorney Fani Willis is having an “improper” affair and should be disqualified from the case.  Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee will hold an evidentiary hearing on Thursday starting at 9:30 … Read more

Rep. Jim Clyburn to step down from House Democratic leadership post

Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., announced Wednesday that he’s stepping down from his Democratic leadership position in the House — and a Clyburn protege, Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo, is planning to run to succeed him, a source familiar with the thinking told NBC News.