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DHS providing furloughed FEMA staff with unemployment resources amid shutdown

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is encouraging Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who are furloughed due to the partial government shutdown to apply for unemployment, according to internal documents reviewed by ABC News.The shutdown directly affects the Transportation Security Agency... Read More.

Afghan who died in ICE custody worked with US forces in Afghanistan, advocacy group says

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- An Afghan immigrant who died after being in immigration custody for one day worked alongside U.S. forces during the war in Afghanistan, according to an immigrant advocacy group.Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, 41, died last week at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office... Read More.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot no longer moving forward at Hulu

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

The previously-announced Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is no more.Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal that Hulu has decided not to move forward with the reboot Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale."I am really sad to... Read More.

Michael B. Jordan on winning the Oscar for best actor: ‘What’s for you is for you’

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

Michael B. Jordan won best actor at the Academy Awards Sunday for his dual role in Sinners, becoming the sixth Black actor to take home the award.Speaking backstage, he reflected on the honor and the balance between being ambitious and trusting the path meant... Read More.

Oscar winner Paul Thomas Anderson on how ‘One Battle After Another’ represents our current moment

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

It was Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another that came away as the big winner during Sunday night's 98th Academy Awards.The movie earned six Oscars including best picture. Anderson won his first-ever Academy Awards at the ceremony, and backstage after those wins,... Read More.

In Illinois’ Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic voters in Illinois are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a slate of midterm election primaries where incumbents aren't on the ballot, including a marquee Senate race animated by the prospect of generational change and House races dogged by major... Read More.

Some GOP donors plot shadow ‘draft Rubio’ 2028 effort as his star rises: Sources

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A year ago, the stage seemed set for Vice President JD Vance to succeed President Donald Trump as the MAGA heir apparent in 2028.Vance, just 40 years old at the time of the 2024 election, came into office with wave of support... Read More.

What to know as war with Iran enters 3rd week

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several developments came out of Washington, D.C., regarding the war with Iran over the weekend as strikes continue across the Middle East and economic impacts are beginning to be felt domestically. President Donald Trump and administration officials continued to comment... Read More.

It’s been 100 years since the 1st modern rocket launched. Humans are heading back to the moon

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It's been 100 years since the 1st modern rocket launched. Humans are heading back to the moonThe experiment lasted only two and a half seconds, but it ignited a century of space exploration that sent humans to low Earth orbit and... Read More.

In brief: ‘Access Hollywood’ canceled and more

Monday, March 16 by ABC News

The new series The Vampire Lestat will make its premiere June 7 on AMC and AMC+. The show follows the world's first immortal rockstar, Lestat de Lioncourt, as played by Sam Reid. The first season follows his band's popularity and his rising star power... Read More.

DHS providing furloughed FEMA staff with unemployment resources amid shutdown

DHS providing furloughed FEMA staff with unemployment resources amid shutdown

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot no longer moving forward at Hulu

Michael B. Jordan on winning the Oscar for best actor: ‘What’s for you is for you’

Oscar winner Paul Thomas Anderson on how ‘One Battle After Another’ represents our current moment

In Illinois’ Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage

Some GOP donors plot shadow ‘draft Rubio’ 2028 effort as his star rises: Sources

What to know as war with Iran enters 3rd week

It’s been 100 years since the 1st modern rocket launched. Humans are heading back to the moon

In brief: ‘Access Hollywood’ canceled and more

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