(Associated Press) DALLAS MAYOR ERIC JOHNSON WANTS THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL TO EXPLORE A PARTNERSHIP WITH IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES TO GIVE OFFICERS THE POWER TO ENFORCE FEDERAL LAWS. THE MAYOR SENT COUNCIL MEMBERS A MEMO THAT PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM COULD ALLOW THE CITY TO HIRE ADDITIONAL OFFICERS WITH NO IMPACT ON ITS BUDGET. DALLAS POLICE…… MORE
With No Takers Yet, White House Meets With Colleges Still Weighing an Agreement With Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five remaining universities have been weighing an offer from President Donald Trump to sign a “compact” for higher education. None has signed on as the deadline approaches, and on Friday, the University of Virginia declined the offer. The White House has faced several rejections after inviting nine universities to become initial signers…… MORE
US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration for imposing a $100,00 annual fee for new H-1B visa applications, claiming the fee is unlawful and would significantly harm U.S. businesses. The federal lawsuit filed Thursday asks a court to declare that President Donald Trump exceeded the executive branch’s authority by imposing the fee…… MORE
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Deployment of National Guard in Chicago Area
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, escalating President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on U.S. soil. The emergency appeal to the high court Friday came after a judge prevented, for at least two…… MORE
2 Arrested in Texas Immigration Detention Center Shooting Now Face Terrorism-Related Charges
DALLAS (AP) — Two people arrested in a July shooting outside an immigration detention center in Texas are facing new charges that follow President Donald Trump’s order last month to designate a decentralized movement known as antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Autumn Hill and Zachary Evetts were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury…… MORE