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Judge halts border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend region for nowA federal court in Texas on Friday issued a ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from building a border wall and other infrastructure across the state's Big Bend region, in a victory for opponents who have pushed back against what has long been a key campaign promise by President Donald Trump.

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The Love Canal disaster of 1978On Aug. 7, 1978, President Jimmy Carter declared a federal health emergency at Love Canal, just five days after Dr. Robert Whalen, state health commissioner, issued New York's own emergency

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Federal Judge Slams the Brakes on Big Bend Border Wall ConstructionEL PASO—Federal Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction Friday to halt construction on the border wall in Texas’ expansive Big Bend sector, including the national and state parks. Cardone read a brief order from the bench after hearing more than four hours of testimony from conservation groups and residents of the Big Bend region, […]

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Big Bend border barrier construction stopped by federal courtA federal judge on Friday put a stop to any further construction of a border barrier in the Big Bend region.

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to stop border wall construction at Big Bend National ParkA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop construction of a border wall at Big Bend National Park. The project through the n

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Federal judge weighs temporary halt to Big Bend border barrier work at El Paso hearingEl Paso federal judge orders injunction stopping border barrier work in/near Big Bend National Park as DHS lawsuit proceeds. Opponents rally outside courthouse; CBP pause continues, project not canceled.

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Programs for youths, veterans scrapped in latest national park blowThe Great Basin Institute has long partnered with federal agencies on national park projects. Now, it has lost millions in funding.

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NJ nor'easter damage: Sherrill weighs federal disaster declarationNew Jersey Governor Sherrill toured nor'easter damage along the Shore, stating a federal disaster declaration request is under consideration as officials assess widespread coastal erosion and flooding.

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Southern Minnesota flood cleanup underway as FEMA set to start assessmentsSouthern and southeastern Minnesota are still picking up the pieces after severe flooding, and state and federal help is now on the way.

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Helene water recovery leaves NC funding gapEPA officials visited Hendersonville as Western North Carolina rebuilds water systems with federal disaster aid approved in December 2024.

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Gianforte deploys Montana National Guard to Washington firesMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order Friday mobilizing the Montana National Guard to help support the response to the devastating wildfires in the state of Washington.

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FEMA denies remaining federal funding for Colorado counties affected by wildfiresCommunities affected by the Aspen Acres wildfire have less federal funding coming their way after the federal government denied two types of requested aid.

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Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain riseBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine federal judge on Wednesday ordered British and Israeli companies to stop developing an oilfield off the Falkland Isl

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The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags onThe U.S. House has voted again to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. No such resolution has reached Trump for an almost certain veto. A Trump-aligned board has decided to close the Kennedy Center after a federal judge again…

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Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis showsAn analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term. On Wednesday, a nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists released a tracking tool that shows the cuts have affected all states and the District of Columbia. Health, nutrition, the…

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Colorado receives $90 million from FEMA for disaster recovery projects, over $10 million for Colorado SpringsSTATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado received $90 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of its Public Assistance and Hazard

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AI needs federal regulation to stop societal harmAI's growth is spiraling. America has to prepare more rapidly to preserve our society and our economy argues Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey.

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Contractor sentenced in fraud case for leaving asbestosA suburban contractor was sentenced Thursday to more than 6 1/2 years in federal prison for causing a potential "environmental disaster" by leaving large amounts of cancer-causing asbestos material during the 2023 demolition of a Waukegan medical campus in order to line his own pockets.

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Trust in US government information has declined, a new poll findsA new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.

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Trump administration approves federal disaster relief for Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain firesPresident Donald Trump’s administration has approved major disaster declarations for the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires, unlocking access to federal programs to support recovery efforts. Despite bipartisan support from Colorado lawmakers, uncertainty hung over...

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