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Sherrill Says 'Get A Warrant' But ICE Law Says Otherwise Sherrill Says 'Get A Warrant' But ICE Law Says Otherwise
Sherrill Says 'Get A Warrant' But ICE Law Says Otherwise Gov. Mikie Sherrill jumped into a warrant war after a Jersey City councilman's clip of him confronting ICE agents went viral. Councilman Jake Ephros shared a video on social media of him confronting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a light rail station in the city on Sunday, Feb. 1. demanding to know what they were doing as they detained people. "Do you have a particular warrant to look for anybody? Ephros asks ICE officials as they enter an elevator with one person detained. "I'm the city council person." "Alright, cool bro," the officer responds. "There's nothing you can s…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Trump’s Standing Tanks With This Voter Group Amid Growing Backlash Trump’s Standing Tanks With This Voter Group Amid Growing Backlash
Trump’s Standing Tanks With This Voter Group Amid Growing Backlash Donald Trump is losing ground with a key voting group, according to a new national tracking poll.  The survey shows sharp declines in his favorability, job approval, and economic ratings among Hispanic and Latino voters. While overall ratings were already low, the second-quarter survey conducted by Global Strategy Group for Somos Votantes shows a deeper erosion in key subgroups: independents, women, and voters under 45. Pollsters attribute the shift to continued economic pessimism, a growing belief that Trump is out of step with everyday priorities, and intensifying opposition to his …

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates
IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates The Trump administration is weighing whether to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status—an unprecedented and aggressive move that has escalated tensions between the Ivy League institution and the federal government, according to reports from The Washington Post and CNN. According to two people familiar with the matter, the Internal Revenue Service is preparing to rescind Harvard’s long-standing nonprofit designation, CNN reported. A final decision could be announced soon. Related: Obama Calls Out Trump Over "Unlawful" $2 Billion Cuts to Harvard The effort follows the White House’s …

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by Josh Lanier