Revival of the “Remain in Mexico” policy comes under a court order even as the administration maneuvers to end it.
Julia McCue
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
The measure now goes to President Biden to be signed into law.
U.S. unemployment claims rise despite rebounding job market
Companies now complain that they can’t find workers to fill job openings, a near-record 10.4 million in September.
U.S. warns Russia as Kremlin talks about war threat in Ukraine
The two ex-Soviet neighbors have remained locked in a tense tug-of-war after Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014.
Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign
The plan includes a requirement for private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and a tightening of testing requirements for people entering the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
The lockout’s immediate impacts were a memo from MLB to clubs freezing signings and banishing players from team workout facilities.
Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor
Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
Women’s tennis tour suspends China events over concern about Peng Shuai’s safety
Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam champion, accused a former high-ranking government official in that country of sexual assault.
Judge orders boy charged in Michigan school shooting moved to county jail
Ethan Crumbley, 15, is being held without bond, as a fourth student dies.
Heat, no food, deadly weather: Climate change kills seabirds
One of the most serious threats is a reduction of plankton and small fish in cold northern waters.