Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'
Read full article: Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'President Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling Somali immigrants in the U.S. “garbage” during a Cabinet meeting.
Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination
Read full article: Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discriminationTwo Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICEA divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says
Read full article: AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report saysA new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.
Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Read full article: Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seatFederal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat.
New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics
Read full article: New survey finds rising pessimism among US HispanicsAs the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year’s election.
'Bel-Air' cast reflects on series, building its own legacy and identity entering final season
Read full article: 'Bel-Air' cast reflects on series, building its own legacy and identity entering final seasonWith “Bel-Air” entering its fourth and final season on Monday, the cast reflects on how the ambitious Peacock drama expanded the possibilities for Black-led prestige television.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
Read full article: Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached defiance, joy and endurance in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81.
Aftermath of Chicago's intense immigration crackdown leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxiety
Read full article: Aftermath of Chicago's intense immigration crackdown leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxietyChicago has entered what many consider an uneasy phase of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has already led to thousands of arrests.
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patterns
Read full article: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patternsThe U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
Judge's blistering opinion details use of force in Chicago-area immigration crackdown
Read full article: Judge's blistering opinion details use of force in Chicago-area immigration crackdownA federal judge’s 223-page opinion delivers a blistering account of federal agents using tear gas, rubber bullets and other force against Chicago-area protesters and journalists, often without warning or justification.
Jordan Peele’s ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ doc sheds light on an erased part of history
Read full article: Jordan Peele’s ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ doc sheds light on an erased part of history“High Horse: The Black Cowboy,” a new docuseries executive produced by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions that is now streaming on Peacock, highlights who it says are the first American cowboys – Black men.
Netanyahu convenes cabinet on settler violence in the West Bank that continues unabated
Read full article: Netanyahu convenes cabinet on settler violence in the West Bank that continues unabatedIsrael’s prime minister has met with top security officials to assess a rising tide of Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution deal
Read full article: Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution dealThe family of enslaved potter David Drake — known as “Dave the Potter” — has reclaimed two rare stoneware jars he created in South Carolina before the Civil War in what experts call the first major U.S. art restitution case involving works made by an enslaved person.
Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdown
Read full article: Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdownA federal appeals court is temporarily halting an order that restricts the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area, calling it “overbroad” and “too prescriptive.”.
Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'
Read full article: Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16 ancient canoes in a prehistoric lake 'parking lot'Archaeologists have identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind in a prehistoric parking lot along a Wisconsin lakeshore.
Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina
Read full article: Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North CarolinaFederal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during an immigration crackdown in North Carolina centered around Charlotte, the state’s largest city.
Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courts
Read full article: Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courtsA judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging New York's policies that block immigration officials from making arrests at state courthouses.
Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase
Read full article: Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increaseTribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities
Read full article: Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other citiesAs an unprecedented immigration crackdown enters a third month, a growing number of Chicago residents are fighting back against what they deem a racist and aggressive overreach of the federal government.
From roadways to classrooms, this New Mexico program is bringing women's history out of the shadows
Read full article: From roadways to classrooms, this New Mexico program is bringing women's history out of the shadowsA program in New Mexico highlights the contributions of women through historical markers.
Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that belief
Read full article: Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that beliefAs President Donald Trump reshapes immigration and the nation’s relationship with immigrants, some naturalized citizens are wondering if the country they made a commitment to when they took the oath of citizenship is still making one to them.
Officials in North Carolina city vow to resist looming federal immigration crackdown
Read full article: Officials in North Carolina city vow to resist looming federal immigration crackdownOfficials and community leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, are opposing a pending federal immigration crackdown.
A new Netflix doc offers an intimate portrait of Selena, straight from her family's vault
Read full article: A new Netflix doc offers an intimate portrait of Selena, straight from her family's vaultA new Netflix documentary offers an intimate portrayal of the life and career of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politics
Read full article: Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politicsPhotos and video of immigrants in custody have been a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s administration, and illustrate his agenda to crack down on immigration.
Some Korean workers detained in Georgia immigration raid have returned to their jobs at Hyundai site
Read full article: Some Korean workers detained in Georgia immigration raid have returned to their jobs at Hyundai siteSome of the more than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at Hyundai's sprawling manufacturing site in Georgia have returned to their U.S. jobs two months later.
Judge signals hundreds of people detained in Chicago immigration crackdown could be released on bond
Read full article: Judge signals hundreds of people detained in Chicago immigration crackdown could be released on bondA federal judge has signaled that hundreds of people arrested and detained in the Chicago area immigration crackdown could soon be released on bond while they await immigration hearings.
Texas AG suing county for helping immigrants facing deportation get access to legal support
Read full article: Texas AG suing county for helping immigrants facing deportation get access to legal supportTexas is suing a county for helping immigrants who are facing deportation get access to legal support.
Tribes that restored buffalo are killing some to feed people because of the shutdown
Read full article: Tribes that restored buffalo are killing some to feed people because of the shutdownA deal to end the government shutdown is too late for about 30 bison on the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana.
Suburban Chicago dad headed to store with toddler says they were pepper-sprayed by federal agents
Read full article: Suburban Chicago dad headed to store with toddler says they were pepper-sprayed by federal agentsA suburban Chicago father says he and his 1-year-old daughter were pepper-sprayed at close range as they headed grocery shopping over the weekend and happened upon federal immigration agents.
JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage
Read full article: JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriageVice President JD Vance’s recent comments about hoping his Hindu wife converts to Christianity have sparked discussions about interfaith marriages.
Judge optimistic about improvements at Chicago-area ICE facility with alleged 'inhumane' conditions
Read full article: Judge optimistic about improvements at Chicago-area ICE facility with alleged 'inhumane' conditionsA federal judge expressed optimism Friday at the government’s progress in making required changes to a Chicago-area federal immigration facility with alleged “inhumane” conditions.
Atlanta Falcons players to see video about Jesse Owens' feats at 1936 Berlin Olympics
Read full article: Atlanta Falcons players to see video about Jesse Owens' feats at 1936 Berlin OlympicsAtlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has prepared a video to show his players in case they need to get up to speed on Jesse Owens’ accomplishments at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum
Read full article: Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museumAn 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an extraordinary relationship the two had despite the demands the new president had undertaken.
Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use force
Read full article: Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use forceA federal judge in Chicago issued an extensive injunction restricting federal agents’ use of force, saying Thursday that a top Border Patrol official leading an immigration crackdown repeatedly lied about threats posed by protesters and news media.
Native American boarding schools in the US, by the numbers
Read full article: Native American boarding schools in the US, by the numbersFor much of the 19th and 20th centuries, the United States government and Christian denominations operated boarding schools where generations of Native American children were isolated from their families.
The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery
Read full article: The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemeteryThe latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a cemetery at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania resulted in the remains of 17 students being repatriated to their families and tribes, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
Chicago daycare worker detained by immigration agents at drop-off time for children
Read full article: Chicago daycare worker detained by immigration agents at drop-off time for childrenWitnesses say a Chicago daycare employee was detained at work during a drop-off time for children, reflecting the Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.
Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims
Read full article: Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US MuslimsZohran Mamdani's historic New York City's mayoral race victory has sparked excitement and hope among many American Muslims.
How key demographic groups voted in 2025, according to the AP Voter Poll
Read full article: How key demographic groups voted in 2025, according to the AP Voter PollThere were signs in the AP Voter Poll that there’s plenty of room for Democrats to make up ground among groups that moved toward President Donald Trump in last year’s election.
Century-old time capsule found at a Utah church evokes memories of a now fleeting Japantown
Read full article: Century-old time capsule found at a Utah church evokes memories of a now fleeting JapantownA historian’s hunch about what might lie hidden within the walls of a Japanese church in Salt Lake City led congregants to uncover a century-old time capsule recalling the city's once vibrant Japantown.
Judge orders improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after claims of inhumane conditions
Read full article: Judge orders improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after claims of inhumane conditionsA federal judge has ordered improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after detainees sued over "inhumane" conditions.
Kansas legislators won't have a special session to join the US redistricting battle
Read full article: Kansas legislators won't have a special session to join the US redistricting battleThe Kansas House's top Republican has given up for now on forcing a special session of the Legislature to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts to give the GOP an additional seat.
Judge hears testimony about crowded cells and overflowing toilets at Chicago-area immigration site
Read full article: Judge hears testimony about crowded cells and overflowing toilets at Chicago-area immigration siteA judge has heard testimony about overflowing toilets, crowded cells, no beds and water that “tasted like sewer” at a Chicago-area immigration building.
Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues
Read full article: Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continuesThe government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers, leaving many working parents scrambling for child care and shutting some of the nation’s neediest children out of preschool.
Joyful Day of the Dead commemorations rally US Latino communities despite immigration raid fears
Read full article: Joyful Day of the Dead commemorations rally US Latino communities despite immigration raid fearsDay of the Dead commemorations in early November are a crucial religious, family and community celebration for most Mexicans and many other Latin Americans.
FBI raid at Idaho horse track shows how immigration is a top focus across law enforcement
Read full article: FBI raid at Idaho horse track shows how immigration is a top focus across law enforcementA recent FBI-led raid at an Idaho race track shows how immigration is driving federal law enforcement under the Trump administration.
Mexican Americans balance tradition and modernity in Day of the Dead celebrations
Read full article: Mexican Americans balance tradition and modernity in Day of the Dead celebrationsMexican American families are gathering to honor their ancestors with altars, marigolds and sugar skulls on Dia de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead.
'Where would America be without us?' A community of refugees is stunned by White House limits
Read full article: 'Where would America be without us?' A community of refugees is stunned by White House limitsIn Minneapolis, where Somali refugees helped revitalize entire neighborhoods, the community was stunned by the presidential order capping annual refugee admissions at 7,500, the lowest number since the program began in 1980.
New inquest rules South African Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli was beaten to death in 1967
Read full article: New inquest rules South African Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli was beaten to death in 1967A new inquest into the 1967 death of South African Nobel Peace Prize winner and anti-apartheid leader Albert Luthuli has found that he was beaten to death.
Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say
Read full article: Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources sayThe Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020.
Cop's testimony, judge's instructions influenced outcome of Sonya Massey murder case
Read full article: Cop's testimony, judge's instructions influenced outcome of Sonya Massey murder caseThe killing of Sonya Massey in her home by an Illinois sheriff’s deputy was pursued by prosecutors as a first-degree murder case with a possible life prison sentence.
Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup'ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon Halong
Read full article: Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup'ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon HalongA Yup'ik community near the Bering Sea in southwest Alaska was spared the widespread devastation other communities experienced from the remnants of Typhoon Halong earlier this month.
Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can't agree on first-degree murder charge
Read full article: Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can't agree on first-degree murder chargeAn Illinois jury has convicted a sheriff’s deputy of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report a suspected prowler.
Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DC
Read full article: Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DCThe Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church a short drive from the White House, was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers.
Former LAPD officer charged with murder in 2015 shooting of unarmed homeless man
Read full article: Former LAPD officer charged with murder in 2015 shooting of unarmed homeless manThe Los Angeles District Attorney's Office says a grand jury indictment was unsealed charging a former Los Angeles police officer in the 2015 shooting death of an unarmed homeless man.
How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new poll shows President Donald Trump’s favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year, a potential warning sign from a key constituency that helped secure his victory in the 2024 election.
As federal agents ramp up Chicago immigration crackdown, more elected officials caught in crosshairs
Read full article: As federal agents ramp up Chicago immigration crackdown, more elected officials caught in crosshairsAs federal agents ramp up an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area, an increasing number of elected officials in the Democratic stronghold are getting caught in the crosshairs.
Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds
Read full article: Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis findsAn Associated Press analysis finds that the number of Black students enrolling at many elite colleges has dropped in the two years since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions.
Vendors on NYC's Canal Street say they were harassed and asked to show papers in immigration sweep
Read full article: Vendors on NYC's Canal Street say they were harassed and asked to show papers in immigration sweepSellers are noticeably scarce on Manhattan's Canal Street a day after a mass of federal agents questioned street vendors and sparked spontaneous protests on Manhattan’s Canal Street.
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing for adoring crowd at retirement show
Read full article: Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing for adoring crowd at retirement showBallerina Misty Copeland has taken one last passionate spin on the ballet stage before saying goodbye.
Immigration agents conducting sweep on NYC's famed Canal Street confronted by protesters
Read full article: Immigration agents conducting sweep on NYC's famed Canal Street confronted by protestersAn immigration enforcement sweep targeting vendors on New York City’s famed Canal Street turned chaotic Tuesday afternoon, as bystanders and protesters confronted federal agents and tried to block their path.
Vermont state senator who took part in 'deeply disturbing' Young Republicans group chat resigns
Read full article: Vermont state senator who took part in 'deeply disturbing' Young Republicans group chat resignsA Vermont state senator who took part in a Young Republicans group chat on Telegram in which members made racist comments and joked about rape and gas chambers has resigned.
South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward access
Read full article: South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward accessFive athletes are becoming the first from South Africa to compete in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as part of a crew comprised of all people of color.
Turkish Cypriots elect new leader, reigniting hopes for renewed talks to heal Cyprus' ethnic split
Read full article: Turkish Cypriots elect new leader, reigniting hopes for renewed talks to heal Cyprus' ethnic splitHopes for a resumption of long-stalled talks to heal Cyprus’ decades-old ethnic rift have been buoyed after Turkish Cypriots elected a leader who campaigned on getting back to negotiating a two-zone federation with rival Greek Cypriots after an eight-year stalemate.
GOP's immigration pitch to New Jersey Latinos aims for some distance from Trump in governor’s race
Read full article: GOP's immigration pitch to New Jersey Latinos aims for some distance from Trump in governor’s raceJack Ciattarelli has been endorsed by Donald Trump in next month's New Jersey governor's election and is a strong supporter of the Republican president and his agenda.
Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in 'Chief of War'
Read full article: Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in 'Chief of War'Jason Momoa prepared for his role in “Chief of War” with a personal language coach who lived with him for nearly a year.
'Filipino Towns' around the US preserve history and raise community's visibility
Read full article: 'Filipino Towns' around the US preserve history and raise community's visibilityFilipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time over four centuries ago, and Filipino Americans are still on a quest to make a cultural footprint.
Evacuees detail harrowing scenes of flooding in coastal Alaska villages as airlift continues
Read full article: Evacuees detail harrowing scenes of flooding in coastal Alaska villages as airlift continuesMore evacuees from coastal Alaska villages inundated by high surf last weekend are arriving in Anchorage.
Supreme Court case could lead to loss of Black representation in Congress, but the scope is unknown
Read full article: Supreme Court case could lead to loss of Black representation in Congress, but the scope is unknownThe Supreme Court has indicated a willingness to limit race-based districts under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Jury deliberates in trial of 3 New York corrections officers charged in inmate's fatal beating
Read full article: Jury deliberates in trial of 3 New York corrections officers charged in inmate's fatal beatingA jury has begun deliberations in the upstate New York murder trial of three former corrections officers accused in the fatal beating of an inmate.
Hispanic authors and bookstores push for representation in publishing
Read full article: Hispanic authors and bookstores push for representation in publishingSome authors, publishers, readers and influencers are finding new ways to elevate Hispanic stories despite underrepresentation in the mainstream world of books.
Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights ActSection 2 of the Voting Rights Act is the primary way plaintiffs can challenge racially discriminatory election practices.
Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll findsA new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that after months of aggressive immigration enforcement measures from the Trump administration, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration than they were in March.
Officials airlift evacuees to safety after the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastate Alaska villages
Read full article: Officials airlift evacuees to safety after the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastate Alaska villagesOfficials in Alaska are rushing to find housing for people from tiny coastal villages devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.
Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus
Read full article: Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on ColumbusFrom Seattle to Baltimore, people in the United States are recognizing Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day.
Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation
Read full article: Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representationA Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that's designed to protect racial minorities comes to the Supreme Court this week, more than a decade after the justices knocked out another pillar of the 60-year-old law.
California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agenda
Read full article: California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agendaA new law signed by California's governor attempts to shield the identities of sidewalk vendors from federal immigration enforcement officers.
Trump's indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders
Read full article: Trump's indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leadersThe indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on allegations of mortgage fraud has raised alarms among her allies and Black leaders, who condemned it as a politicization of the justice system for President Donald Trump's personal grievances.
A sacred lake, a Columbus statue, and an Indigenous people's long struggle for land
Read full article: A sacred lake, a Columbus statue, and an Indigenous people's long struggle for landBefore white settlers came to Onondaga Lake and the city of Syracuse grew along its shore, it was a sacred place for the Onondaga Nation.
Arizona sheriff's office misused millions meant to remedy racial profiling, report reveals
Read full article: Arizona sheriff's office misused millions meant to remedy racial profiling, report revealsThe sheriff’s office for metro Phoenix has spent millions of dollars budgeted for compliance costs in a racial profiling case over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns on things that had little or nothing to do with a court-ordered overhaul of the agency.