Erum Salam
Erum Salam is a breaking news reporter and producer for MS NOW. She previously was a breaking news reporter for The Guardian.
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Federal agents headed to Charlotte for next immigration enforcement operation
The North Carolina city is the Trump administration’s next target in its immigration crackdown. Local leaders are trying to calm fears.
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BBC issues apology to Trump following Jan. 6 speech editing controversy
The British broadcaster admits it “created the impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action” on Jan. 6 ahead of the Capitol riot.
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Gavin Newsom’s ex-chief of staff charged with corruption
A spokesperson for the governor, who is not accused of wrongdoing, said Dana Williamson was put on leave as soon as she said she was under investigation.
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Trump’s plans for more drilling off California sharpen feud with Newsom
The governor called the administration’s proposal for new offshore oil and gas leases “dead on arrival” at an annual climate summit in Brazil.
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Transgender veterans sue military for denying retirement benefits
Air Force and Space Force service members claim the military is revoking the pensions and health care previously granted to them.
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Johnson promises to swear in Adelita Grijalva — 7 weeks later
Now that the government shutdown is ending, the Republican House speaker has agreed to swear in the Arizona Democrat who was elected in September.
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Democratic White House hopefuls blast the shutdown deal
Democrats held the line for more than six weeks to try to extend health care subsidies for millions. Those eyeing the White House can’t believe they caved.
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Cornell agrees to $60 million deal to regain access to federal funds
In addition to unfreezing $250 million, the government has agreed to end its investigation into the Ivy League university over allegedly failing to protect its Jewish students.
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Trump administration set to appeal judge’s strict ruling on SNAP
A federal judge told the Trump administration it must act by Friday to help “hungry” recipients. The administration wants that order paused.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presses charges against man who groped her
Mexico’s first woman to serve as president is now working to make sexual harassment a criminal offense in every state of her country.