truthout • Jan 10, 2026
Here’s How You Can Challenge Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans
The Trump administration announced that it will start forcibly collecting money from student loan debtors.
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Lever News • Jan 9, 2026
Drunk Lobbying History
The government’s about-face on alcohol limits follows a yearslong industry lobbying campaign.
truthout • Jan 9, 2026
Hochul, Mamdani Unveil Free, Universal Child Care Expansion in New York
The announcement marks a key step toward Mamdani’s pledge of free care for children under 5 in New York City.
Scheer Post • Jan 9, 2026
‘To Be Clear,’ Contrary to Vance’s Claims, ICE Agents Do Not Have ‘Absolute Immunity,’ Say Legal Experts
By Julia Conley for Common Dreams. When Vice President JD Vance told reporters at a press briefing Thursday that Jonathan Ross, the federal immigration agent who was filmed fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, has “absolute immunity,” he was not referring to any recognized statute in United States law, according to legal experts. Instead, said Human Rights Campaign press secretary Brandon Wolf, “masked federal agents who […]
Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
Big Tech set for relief on Europe's digital rules overhaul
Regulators are reportedly expected to ease the Digital Networks Act, which aims to modernize and unify the EU’s telecom market.
truthout • Jan 9, 2026
Vance Announces New Deputy AG Role to Root Out Supposed “Fraud”
The Trump administration has frequently cited fraud as a basis for cutting benefits for US residents.
truthout • Jan 9, 2026
Senate GOP Urged to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies After House Vote
“The Senate must vote on it ASAP to lower costs for tens of millions of Americans,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
Fannie, Freddie to buy US mortgage bonds, agency chief says
President Donald Trump had said he wanted his “representatives” to buy the bonds in an effort to push mortgage rates lower.
Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
Fed to gain more clarity with December jobs report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said earlier this week that the number of job openings hit a 14-month low in November.
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400 headlinesMichigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
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ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive
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Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change
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Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care
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Kristi Noem’s Throttling of FEMA Funds Constitutes a Preventable Disaster
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American Reich: Kristi Noem’s DHS is the Department of Homeland Subjugation
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Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism
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Report: Education Department’s “Efficiency” Layoffs Cost At Least $28 Million
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Trump Goes Public With Plan to “Take Over” Elections
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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
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