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Supreme Court Restarts Fast Third-Country Deportations Pending Review

The Supreme Court has restored rapid third-country deportations while it reviews whether federal law requires advance notice and a chance to raise persecution or torture claims. Arguments are expected in December.

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Fuel-Economy Rule Lowers 2031 Standard to 34.9 MPG

Sep 29, 2026

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Restore Transgender Prison-Care Restrictions

Sep 29, 2026

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Montana Rejects 2 Wildlife Rules After 900 Comments

Sep 28, 2026

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Missouri Directs $18.39M to 3 Wastewater Projects

Sep 28, 2026

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U.S. and China Publish $30 Billion Tariff-Relief Lists

Sep 28, 2026

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UK Unveils 2.5% Deposit First-Home Equity Loan

Sep 27, 2026

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New Jersey Awards $9.4 Million for Eight Natural Climate Projects

Sep 26, 2026

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New Hampshire Math Proficiency Rises Two Points, but Gaps Persist

Sep 26, 2026

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Arizona Utilities Cross 9,000 MW as Grid Meets Record Demand

Sep 26, 2026

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Children’s of Alabama Opens Book-Program Route for 124,000 Children

Sep 26, 2026

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Nebraska Pairs $38M Grant With $38M Local Match for Norfolk Wastewater Upgrade

Sep 26, 2026

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Wisconsin Directs Nearly $370 Million to 195 Local Road and Bridge Projects

Sep 26, 2026

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Washington Adds 2,400 Pre-K Slots Across 42 New Sites

Sep 26, 2026

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Mississippi Districts Face Nov. 1 Deadline for New Attendance Rules

Sep 26, 2026

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Virginia Secures $7.2 Million to Add Nearly 450 Child-Care Slots

Sep 26, 2026

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Vermont Supreme Court Restores 3-Day Office Rule for State Workers

Sep 26, 2026

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Massachusetts Directs $153M to 16 Transportation Projects

Sep 26, 2026

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