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House Republicans Introduce Legislation to Ban Chinese Nationals From Obtaining US Student Visas
‘Congress needs to end China’s exploitation of our student visa program,’ Rep. Riley Moore said.
Appeals Court Upholds Florida’s Ban on Gun Purchases by Young Adults
The state’s attorney general said he wouldn’t defend the law if the ruling is appealed to the Supreme Court.
▶Alina Habba Reveals New Executive Orders Are Coming to Counter Human Trafficking
The counselor to the president says she’s working with different agencies involved to identify and rescue victims and prosecute the perpetrators.
▶Massive Lithium Ion Battery Fire Raises Questions About California’s Energy Future
A toxic plume, collateral damage, and a lack of scrutiny.
Epoch Times Honored for Work Exposing Chinese Regime’s Human Rights Abuses
Reports on how the Chinese Communist Party takes organs from people imprisoned for spiritual beliefs win annual award for secular media coverage of religion.
Senators Question Dr. Oz on Possibility of Medicaid Cuts, Payment Problems at Confirmation Hearing
Instead of directly responding to questions about potential spending cuts, Oz focused on improving health, patient care, and payment systems using technology.
Democrats Divided After Schumer Backed GOP Funding Bill
The minority leader’s decision to reverse course prompted some Democrats to reconsider their position and drew criticism from those who refused to compromise.
DOGE Says 239 ‘Wasteful’ Government Contracts Canceled, Saving $400 Million
The Elon Musk-led advisory body gives update on the federal government’s cost-cutting progress.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Trump Admin to Appeal Rulings Reinstating Fired Federal Workers: White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration would respond aggressively to the ‘entirely unconstitutional’ injunction.
Voice of America Cuts Contracts With AP, Reuters, and AFP
Voice of America under the leadership of Kari Lake ends deals with major wire services, a move she says will save taxpayers $53 million.
Shen Yun’s Performance ‘Is a Triumph to the Human Soul,’ Says Kansas Theatergoer
Pamela Skarda, a prayer associate, has been returning to see Shen Yun Performing Arts every year since first learning about the company.
SpaceX Launches Crew-10 to Relieve Astronauts at International Space Station
They are scheduled to dock with the orbiting laboratory around 11:30 p.m. on March 15.
FCC Launches Regulatory Rollback Effort: ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’
The FCC chair says the initiative seeks to repeal outdated rules hindering investment, aligning with the Trump administration’s deregulation agenda.
BMW Says Tariffs Will Cost Firm More Than $1 Billion
BMW Chief Executive Oliver Zipse tells Bloomberg that tariffs from both the United States and the EU were hitting the automaker’s bottom line.
Trump and Hochul Have ‘Productive Conversation’ in White House Meeting
The two discussed the redevelopment of Penn Station, congestion pricing, tariffs, and energy policy, according to the governor’s office.
Hamas Offers to Release Last American Hostage; Israel Decries ‘Psychological Warfare’
It remained unclear whether a deal to release Israeli-American Edan Alexander, a Israeli-American IDF soldier captured by terrorist group Hamas, will proceed.
The Macarena Protocol: 6 Highly Effective Exercises to Keep Your Shoulders Fit and Firm
Good shoulder health is important, especially as you grow older. Derived from the song, these exercises will have your shoulders dancing with happiness.
Day in Photos: Full Moon Eclipse, SpaceX Rocket Launch, and Java Flood
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Senate Passes Bill Classifying Fentanyl as Schedule I Drug, Barring Medical Use
The bill now goes to the president for his signature. The new classification would mean fentanyl could not be prescribed by a physician.
Retirees Must Make Obligated Withdrawals From IRAs, 401(k) Accounts by April 1: IRS
Some people could end up making two withdrawals this year, which can affect their taxes.
‘October 8’: The Disturbing Re-emergence of Anti-Semitism
A documentary exposes the hatred of Jews on college campuses after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023.
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