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White House immigration policy draws fire as pandemic-era rule lapses

With just days to go before the U.S. will stop enforcing immigration limits put in place in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Republicans on social media shared images of migrants who had recently crossed the border — illustrating what they say is an emerging crisis.

Union for government employees sues to enjoin debt limit law

A union that represents federal employees filed suit for an injunction Monday against the federal law that gives the White House unilateral authority to cut government spending if Congress can’t compromise on stalled debt ceiling negotiations.

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Pew survey finds similarities, nuances among Asian American community

With Asians representing just 7% of the U.S. population, it has long been difficult to reflect individuals' varied, nuanced experiences in large surveys, but data published by Pew on Monday highlights a few similarities among the many differences in views.

Rules proposed to compensate air passengers for delays, cancellations

Ahead of one of the busiest travel days of the year, the Biden administration is proposing new requirements for airlines to compensate passengers for delays and cancellations.

Regional

Illinois defends its ban on assault weapons to Supreme Court

Illinois told the Supreme Court it should not interfere with the state’s ban on assault rifles, arguing Monday that its law poses no conflict with precedent because the Second Amendment does not protect AR-15s and similar weapons. 

Prize for a cure: 4 years later, legislative push to end diseases loses steam

A former Ohio lawmaker said the death of his parents from cancer sparked the idea for a commission that would award vast sums to anyone who could cure the world's most pernicious diseases. But the effort has found few allies.

Driver charged for deadly crash outside Texas migrant shelter

The driver of an SUV that crashed into a group of immigrants Sunday, killing eight, was identified by police Monday and charged with manslaughter. Authorities said more charges are possible if they determine he intended to hit the victims.

Science

Scientists find new asteroid belt, possible planet orbiting nearby star

In a study released Monday in the academic journal Springer Nature, astronomers announced they had discovered a previously undetected debris field – and possibly a new planet – circling a star in our stellar backyard.

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