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Washington, D.C.
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Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine

Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine

NPR — Two years after a Norfolk Southern train derailment spewed a toxic cloud that drove thousands from their homes, freight trains with the same chemicals central to that disaster roll through town — with few steps taken by lawmakers to prevent another disaster.

D.C.'s long-promised halfway house lacks walls, roof, completion date

D.C.'s long-promised halfway house lacks walls, roof, completion date

The Washington Post — More than five years later, a long-promised D.C. halfway house remains a construction site, little more than a concrete foundation.

ICE is expanding its arrests at airports to new targets, lawyers say

ICE is expanding its arrests at airports to new targets, lawyers say

The Washington Post — The agency has been apprehending travelers who entered the country legally but overstayed their visas, as ICE and the TSA appear to increase information sharing.

Immigrants with final deportation orders disappear from ICE detainee locator

Immigrants with final deportation orders disappear from ICE detainee locator

The Washington Post — The change will make it harder for many families and attorneys to determine where an immigrant is being held after being taken into ICE custody.

Johns Hopkins health researcher released after airport ICE detention

Johns Hopkins health researcher released after airport ICE detention

The Washington Post — The arrest of Fatima Ameaka came as the Trump administration has begun targeting alleged visa violations by foreign passengers as a way to increase deportations.

Ex-ICE agent's group awarded $158 million to represent migrant children

Ex-ICE agent's group awarded $158 million to represent migrant children

The Washington Post — The Trump administration gave the contract to Our Rescue, which Tim Ballard, the former agent, left in 2023 before being accused of sex trafficking.

Arrested at Reflecting Pool, woman details 'heartbreaking' toll case has taken

Arrested at Reflecting Pool, woman details 'heartbreaking' toll case has taken

The Washington Post — Sophie Dennison-Gibby was one of three defendants charged with a misdemeanor related to Reflecting Pool damage. The charges were all dropped.