federal
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These airports, the largest being San Francisco International, were spared the 2026 shutdown chaos because contract screeners continued to be paid outside the federal payroll system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
County officials said federal funding cuts will be a major factor in future spending — but they’re staving off layoffs and program cuts for now.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“It’s hard to argue that brandishing a firearm during a traffic misunderstanding is either allowed by federal law or necessary and proper for fulfilling ICE’s duties,” he said.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Cal-Maine has confirmed the federal investigation in recent securities filings and disclosed separate probes by the states of New York and Wisconsin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
A federal grand jury in Washington began what turned out to be a smoke-screen investigation accusing Fischer of money laundering after his match with Spassky in 1992.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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