Top U.S. court curbs rights of immigrants awaiting deportation

Top U.S. court curbs rights of immigrants awaiting deportation: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday curbed the ability of immigrants held in long-term detention during deportation proceedings to argue for their release in a ruling in sync with President Donald Trump's get-tough approach toward immigration.

Trump taps Brad Parscale to run his 2020 re-election campaign - CNNPolitics

Trump taps Brad Parscale to run his 2020 re-election campaign - CNNPolitics: President Donald Trump has hired Brad Parscale, the digital media director of his 2016 campaign, to run his re-election bid, the campaign announced on Tuesday.

Trump’s Facebook advertising advantage, explained - The Washington Post

Trump’s Facebook advertising advantage, explained - The Washington Post: A tweet from Trump's reported 2020 campaign manager raises interesting questions about Facebook advertising.

Washington society and Team Trump: A year in, the fear and loathing is mutual - The Washington Post

Washington society and Team Trump: A year in, the fear and loathing is mutual - The Washington Post: Administration insiders aren’t showing up at many elite parties, and the hosts are fine with that.

Buddhism and the Political | Hurst Publishers

Buddhism and the Political | Hurst Publishers

Buddhism And Politics in Myanmar: An Author Interview | Religion Dispatches

Buddhism And Politics in Myanmar: An Author Interview | Religion Dispatches

Tea Circle – An Oxford Forum for New Perspectives On Burma/Myanmar

Tea Circle – An Oxford Forum for New Perspectives On Burma/Myanmar: An Oxford Forum for New Perspectives On Burma/Myanmar

Take a Harvard Course on Buddhism for Free

Take a Harvard Course on Buddhism for Free: If you’ve ever had an interest in learning about Buddhism, now is the perfect opportunity. You can take a Harvard University course on the beliefs, practices, and scriptures of Buddhism online for free.

Govt should take action on U Wirathu hate speech, Saffron monk urges | Frontier Myanmar

Govt should take action on U Wirathu hate speech, Saffron monk urges | Frontier Myanmar: The nationalist leader's controversial public statements were threatening both Buddhism and Myanmar, Ashin Issariya says.

Let Thai Buddhism Be Reborn

Let Thai Buddhism Be Reborn

Netflix spends the most on content of anyone else on the internet - Recode

Netflix spends the most on content of anyone else on the internet - Recode: Not only does Netflix spend more money on non-sports content than any streaming provider, it also spends more than many traditional TV media companies.

Supreme Court sharply divided on union fees - CNNPolitics

Supreme Court sharply divided on union fees - CNNPolitics: The Supreme Court on Monday appeared sharply divided in a case that could deal a potentially crippling blow to public sector unions

Philippines pesos to US dollar exchange at 11-year lows | News | Al Jazeera

Philippines pesos to US dollar exchange at 11-year lows | News | Al Jazeera: Philippines central bank sells its dollar reserves as a defensive measure to manage excessive peso volatility.

CNN poll: Democratic advantages grow ahead of 2018 midterms - CNNPolitics

CNN poll: Democratic advantages grow ahead of 2018 midterms - CNNPolitics: Democrats once again hold a wide advantage in a generic congressional matchup, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, backed by a base of supporters who are more enthusiastic than Republican partisans and more motivated by core issues.

'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end - BBC News

'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end - BBC News: The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.

I'm Going into the Woods and Abandoning the Internet - VICE

I'm Going into the Woods and Abandoning the Internet - VICE: VICE's most online writer is escaping the web for a week.

Indonesia brings convicted militants and victims together - ABC News

Indonesia brings convicted militants and victims together - ABC News: Indonesia brings convicted militants and victims together

The best time of day to learn a new language, according Duolingo data — Quartz

The best time of day to learn a new language, according Duolingo data — Quartz: Are you a night owl or a morning person? If you’re among the hundreds of millions of people learning a foreign language, being an insomniac could end up working in your favor: If you regularly practice the language you are learning at night, just before you go to sleep, it appears that you’re more likely...

Elizabeth Warren's stealth campaign to shed 'Pocahontas' - POLITICO

Elizabeth Warren's stealth campaign to shed 'Pocahontas' - POLITICO: The potential 2020 candidate has made a series of moves this year to neutralize a nagging political vulnerability.

Kamala Harris positions herself for White House run | TheHill

Kamala Harris positions herself for White House run | TheHill: Sen. Kamala Harris is increasingly positioning herself for a what is expected to be a crowded Democratic primary for the White House in 2020.

Tillerson, Kelly internally complain about Kushner encroachments: report | TheHill

Tillerson, Kelly internally complain about Kushner encroachments: report | TheHill: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and White House chief of staff John Kelly have voiced frustration about Jared Kushner's encroachment on Tillerson's position, according to a report from

In Russia investigation, Republicans draw red line at Trump's finances - CNNPolitics

In Russia investigation, Republicans draw red line at Trump's finances - CNNPolitics: Top Republicans on Capitol Hill have made a concerted decision in their Russia inquiries: They are staying away from digging into the finances of President Donald Trump and his family.

The White House’s ‘bloody nose’ strategy on North Korea sounds Trumpian. So why do his aides hate it? - The Washington Post

The White House’s ‘bloody nose’ strategy on North Korea sounds Trumpian. So why do his aides hate it? - The Washington Post: The administration reckons with the fallout of an evocative phrase that has inflamed fears of a U.S. attack.

With Xi’s Power Grab, China Joins New Era of Strongmen - The New York Times

With Xi’s Power Grab, China Joins New Era of Strongmen - The New York Times: Xi Jinping’s grab for power without term limits is the biggest move yet in a global shift by Putin, Erdogan and others toward unabashed authoritarianism.

This Ivanka Trump answer is exactly why nepotism laws exist - CNNPolitics

This Ivanka Trump answer is exactly why nepotism laws exist - CNNPolitics: In an interview with NBC that ran Monday morning, Ivanka Trump was asked a simple question: "Do you believe your father's accusers?"

Justices Turn Down Trump’s Appeal in ‘Dreamers’ Case - The New York Times

Justices Turn Down Trump’s Appeal in ‘Dreamers’ Case - The New York Times: In an unusual move, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to hear the case before an appeals court had ruled.

California Democrats Decline To Endorse Another Term For Sen. Dianne Feinstein : NPR

California Democrats Decline To Endorse Another Term For Sen. Dianne Feinstein : NPR: While the lack of an endorsement certainly won't keep Feinstein off the ballot, it's a sign that grass-roots Democrats are eager to supplant leaders who are seen as too moderate.

House panel releases Democrats’ memo defending FBI surveillance of ex-Trump campaign aide - The Washington Post

House panel releases Democrats’ memo defending FBI surveillance of ex-Trump campaign aide - The Washington Post: The document intends to rebut Republican claims that federal law enforcement overstepped in seeking approval to wiretap Carter Page.

After testy call with Trump over border wall, Mexican president shelves plan to visit White House - The Washington Post

After testy call with Trump over border wall, Mexican president shelves plan to visit White House - The Washington Post: A Feb. 20 call between the two ended in an impasse over Trump’s refusal to drop his demand that Mexico pay for the barrier.

Facebook's Mandatory Anti-Malware Scan Is Invasive and Lacks Transparency | WIRED

Facebook's Mandatory Anti-Malware Scan Is Invasive and Lacks Transparency | WIRED: Facebook is locking users out of their accounts until they download antivirus software that sometimes doesn't even work on their computers.