The DHS shutdown might never end - politico.com

Deal to end DHS shutdown may be within reach, key senators say - USA Today

New Portland Trail Blazers Owner Played Key Role at Company Oregon Accused of Predatory Lending

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Walz to attend ‘No Kings’ rally in Twin Cities: ‘We will never forget what happened here’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Thursday that he will attend a “No Kings” rally in Minneapolis this weekend after the Trump administration’s massive immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year. “We will never forget what happened here and we’re taking action against it,” Walz told MS NOW’s Chris Hayes on Thursday.…

New International Olympic Committee policy bans transgender athletes

Only biological women will be allowed to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a landmark decision by the International Olympic Committee banning transgender women and those with differences in sexual development. IOC President Kirsty Coventry said the policy was “led by medical experts.”The IOC used gene testing in the 1980s, but it was abolished in the 1990s.The policy change comes after years of controversy over the participation of transgender and DSD athletes in women’s competition.Selina Sykes has more.

Key committee votes to exempt oil and gas activity in Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Committee voted Tuesday to exempt oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act protections. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

Australian politics live: Hastie denies rift with Taylor over windfall gas tax; RBA recommends removing card surcharges

<p>Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube being investigated as eSafety releases update on compliance with social media ban. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>More than 10,000 Australians return from Middle East</strong></p><p>The number of Australians returning from the Middle East since the war broke out in Iran has ticked over 10,000.</p><p>Australians should not delay their departure from the region given the continued uncertainty.</p><p>Our message is simple: if you can secure a flight out of the Middle East and it’s safe to travel to the airport, leave now while commercial options are available.</p><p>What I’d like to see is a timeframe or a clearer objective. The President said at the begin...