A federal appeals court delivered a spanking Friday to Judge James Boasberg, shutting down his effort to pursue criminal charges against Trump administration figures he believes intentionally defied his orders to bring back three planeloads of illegal immigrants earlier this year. … [Read more...] about Appeals court tells Judge Boasberg to shut down contempt proceedings against Trump administration
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Israeli soldiers coping with aftermath of Gaza battles in country’s longest war
The Israeli army will be entering a new phase in the Jewish state's longest war in the coming weeks and months -- a task that could further burden its already overstretched army. … [Read more...] about Israeli soldiers coping with aftermath of Gaza battles in country’s longest war
Israeli Security Cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City in escalation of the war
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. The decision taken early Friday marks another escalation of Israel's 22-month offensive launched in response to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. … [Read more...] about Israeli Security Cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City in escalation of the war
Nationals cap a lost homestand with a listless loss to the Athletics
Interim manager Miguel Cairo, with few options after the trade deadline, starts six left-handers against southpaw Jacob Lopez. It went about as one might expect. … [Read more...] about Nationals cap a lost homestand with a listless loss to the Athletics
Trump administration’s energy bill threatens Appalachian solar development with credit phase-outs
In the heart of Appalachian coal country, a remarkable transformation is underway as former mining sites become home to massive solar installations. … [Read more...] about Trump administration’s energy bill threatens Appalachian solar development with credit phase-outs