Russia pressures U.S., Ukraine’s allies to flee Kyiv, threatening ‘systematic strikes’

Moscow says more attacks like it could be coming. Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned Monday that it would conduct “systematic strikes” against military targets in Kyiv, including what it called “decision-making centers.” It said this would be in retaliation for a drone attack last week that authorities said killed 21 people including students at a college…

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Federal court blocks Alabama from using GOP-drawn congressional map

A three-judge panel on Tuesday blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama from going into effect, writing that the district lines “intentionally discriminated based on race in violation of the Constitution.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “We cannot see our way clear to requiring Alabamians…

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Supreme Court tosses Florida lawsuit against states for driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a long-shot lawsuit in which Florida sought to sue California and Washington for allegedly allowing people who entered the country illegally to obtain commercial truck driver’s licenses. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Florida’s claim was filed…

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Trump’s oozing influence in the Texas primary runoffs and U.S. revives strikes in Iran: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: The question of Trump’s GOP influence returns as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn are pitted against each other in one of the state’s primary runoffs. The U.S. military conducts strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz and California officials narrow evacuation orders after the threat of a…

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What to watch in Tuesday’s Texas primaries

Tuesday’s primary runoffs in Texas will put President Donald Trump’s endorsement to the test again — the latest step in a mission to punish some incumbent Republicans Trump has deemed insufficiently loyal. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump is backing state Attorney General Ken Paxton…

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Suicides rise in ICE detention; 911 calls detail serious cases of self-harm

For years, immigrant rights groups have complained about the conditions inside detention facilities, often too cold, overcrowded and sometimes unsanitary. Immigrants often don’t know when they are being released. ICE currently is holding nearly 60,000 people, up from roughly 34,000 during the Biden administration, and immigrants are staying on average 50 days, up from 36….

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Assemblies of God ignored warnings, freeing a children’s pastor to sexually abuse girls, lawsuit says

Survivors described the same devastating cycle: children who tried to warn adults, pastors who minimized or ignored allegations, and church leaders who extended grace and protection to abusers, clearing the way for more children to be harmed. Davis’ account was one of the starkest examples. After NBC News’ investigation was published, more women came forward…

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