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Biden touts ‘first class’ labor after calling on Congress to intervene in rail strike

Familiar lines from President Joe Biden's stump speech about the importance of labor during an appearance at a Michigan semiconductor manufacturing facility chafed with his call on Congress to force railroad unions to accept a new deal.

SEE IT: Gov. Kristi Noem bans TikTok and classifies app as ‘security threat’

Gov. Kristi Noem banned the social media application TikTok on state-owned or state-leased devices on Tuesday, citing cybersecurity reasons, and she's encouraging other leaders to do the same.

Biden administration moves to appoint manager for collapsed Jackson water system

The Justice Department filed a proposal in federal court Tuesday that, if approved, would grant it the authority to appoint an interim water manager in Jackson, Mississippi, as the city attempts to recover from the near-collapse of its water system earlier this year.

Cecily Aguilar waives right to trial in murder of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

Cecily Aguilar waived her right to trial and plead guilty to lesser charges in the murder of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen.

VA has discriminated against disabled black veterans for almost 20 years, lawsuit says

The Department of Veterans Affairs has routinely discriminated against black veterans since World War II while approving disability claims for white applicants at a greater rate, which leads to benefits such as housing and education assistance, a lawsuit says.

Judge in Waukesha Christmas parade killer trial to run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow, who presided over the trial for Christmas parade killer Darrell Brooks, will run for Wisconsin's Supreme Court in the spring.

Jan. 6 committee to interview former Trump Secret Service agent Tony Ornato

Tony Ornato, the former White House deputy chief of staff for operations and top Secret Service official, is expected to meet with the Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Oklahoma assistant DA fired after being arrested on child pornography charges

An Oklahoma assistant district attorney has been fired after he was arrested while allegedly in possession of child pornography.

Chinese communists wonder if ‘the whole thing could explode’ due to COVID-19 protests

Chinese human rights lawyers are mobilizing on behalf of dissidents despite the risk of government retaliation following a wave of protests that reportedly forced Chinese Communist Party officials to close universities ahead of schedule.

Mother of Uvalde school shooting victim sues gun-maker, district, and police

The mother of a young girl killed during May's Uvalde school shooting filed a federal lawsuit Monday against local police, the school district, and the manufacturer of the firearm used in the massacre.
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