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The Maine House of Representatives censured Rep. Laurel Libby for a social media post regarding a transgender high school athlete, leading to her being barred from speaking and voting until she apologizes. Libby, who refuses to apologize, highlighted the issue of trans inclusion in girls' sports, sparking national debate and scrutiny on Maine's policies. The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the state for potential Title IX violations, and police protection has been assigned to...

Two leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union have filed a motion to quash third-party discovery subpoenas from Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez, seeking documents related to labor negotiations and depositions. The subpoenas are part of a lawsuit over board members obstructing Martinez's job duties, amid financial uncertainty in the school district. The union leaders argue the subpoenas will prolong the labor dispute and interfere with ongoing negotiations, with a court hearing scheduled for March...

Anna Commander, a Newsweek Editor based in Florida, reports on crime, weather, and breaking news. She previously worked at The National Desk in Washington, D.C. and CBS12 News in West Palm Beach. Republican Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida announced his intent to run for governor with the support of former President Donald Trump. Donalds is a strong Trump supporter and is entering the race as a potential challenger to current Governor Ron DeSantis, who may...

The Trump administration plans to implement an online registry for illegal immigrants, requiring personal information submission under threat of fines and arrest. President Trump's executive order mandates the registry to strengthen immigration enforcement, with penalties for non-compliance. Previous registries, like one post-9/11, have resulted in arrests and deportations, but DHS has not yet commented on the new initiative. Full Article

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warns illegal immigrants to leave the U.S. now or face consequences, including losing freedom and the American dream. DHS is enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act, requiring fingerprinting and registration for illegal aliens. Noem stresses self-deportation as a safer option, with penalties for those who stay and fail to comply with the law. Full Article

Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly passed a multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint through the House with a 217-215 vote, with Republicans in favor and one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, against. The resolution includes tax cuts and spending cuts, with $100 billion allocated for immigration enforcement and the military, and requires cuts to federal programs, potentially affecting Medicaid. The Senate will now be pressured to pass the same resolution in order to advance President Trump's legislative agenda through reconciliation....