Judge blocks birthright citizenship order in Seattle hearing
A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's order denying citizenship to children born in the United States to parents in the country illegally. Judge John Coughenour called the move blatantly unconstitutional and ordered a 14 day pause while lawsuits proceed. The case groups Washington Oregon Arizona Illinois suit to halt the order’s implementation gathers momentum.
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Hegseth admits payment to sexual assault accuser in 2017
President Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth said in written answers to Senator Elizabeth Warren that he paid $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. His attorney Timothy Parlatore declined to comment on the figure.
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Confirmation hearing advances as Hegseth is cleared
In November Parlatore confirmed settlement payment was made and Hegseth told senators he was falsely accused and completely cleared. The news emerged as the Senate advanced his nomination along party lines with a final vote expected today.
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NATO chief warns Russian victory would erode credibility
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned at Davos that a Russian win over Ukraine would erode the alliance's deterrence and could cost trillions to restore credibility, with the price far above current spending plans.
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Kansas City chefs, Overbrook and Lawrence gain James Beard nods
Kansas City adds three chefs to Best Chef Midwest list with Johnny Leach and Linda Duerr among nominees, plus Overbrook’s Saltwell Farm Kitchen and a Lawrence bar Wild Child earning semifinalist status. The Beards will announce finalists in early April and winners in June.
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Lawrence events lineup spans arts, education and sports
A busy schedule at Lawrence venues includes a Marys Lake restoration work day at Prairie Park Nature Center and an Our Legislators afternoon at Bishop Seabury Academy. Other events feature the Loving Paws Therapy dog celebration, a Philip Daniel workshop at Lawrence Arts Center, KU basketball versus Houston at Liberty Hall, Native Gardens at Theatre Lawrence, and an Underground Concert Series recital. Also on offer are a Sunday silent concert, seed packaging by Native Lands Restoration, a visiting artist saxophonist at Swarthout Hall, Lunar New Year celebration, nature talks, literary discussions, and open mic nights, with multiple online options and registration requirements.
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