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Newsom Signs Order Requiring AI Companies to Prevent Misuse
The order also directs the state’s chief information security officer to review any companies designated by the federal government as supply chain risks.
Treasury Unveils Whistleblower Portal to Combat Transnational Medicare, Medicaid Fraud Rings
The advisory outlined a 10–30 percent reward for whistleblowers with information leading to successful enforcement.
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4 Things to Know About SCOTUS Case That Could End Birthright Citizenship
The justices are expected to wrestle with the meaning of the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment.
Supreme Court Declines Appeal About Parental Rights Over Child’s Gender Transition
Lower courts did not consider whether the mother’s rights were violated because they threw out the case on procedural grounds.
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Judge Reassigns Elon Musk Cases After Accusations of Bias
The judge denied she is biased, but said the attention the allegations have drawn prompted her to reassign the cases.
College Sports Faces a Reckoning Over Athletes’ Compensation
Until 2021, student players were not able to profit off their name, image, and likeness. A June 2025 settlement with the NCAA has sparked controversy.
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Australian PM Calls for Clear Endgame to Iran War Amid Oil Price Surge
Anthony Albanese said the three objectives of the Iran War had largely been achieved.
Trump Admin Allows Western Firms to Participate in Venezuela Mining
Lifting some sanctions will allow outside corporations to explore and invest in the country’s gold and mineral deposits.
Chester Official Convicted of Shooting Delivery Driver Outside His Home
John Reilly was convicted on felony counts of assault and illegal firearm possession. He was also fired as highway superintendent.
DNC Playbook Offers Self-Critique of Party’s Organizing Failures Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The party acknowledges plummeting voter contact rates, a loss of 2.4 million registered voters, and eroding support among key groups.
Trump Mulls Taking Iranian Oil, Seizing Kharg Island
‘Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t,’ Trump told the Financial Times.
US Central Command Says 11,000 Iranian Targets Struck Since Operation Started
It comes as Iran warned against a U.S. ground invasion of the country.
DHS Shutdown Now the Longest in US History
The Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown in mid-February.
USS Tripoli Reaches Middle East With More Than 3,500 Troops
The latest troop movements are precautionary measures intended to prepare for unforeseen contingencies, U.S. officials said.
Young Farmers Finding Success Despite Growing Challenges
High prices and shrinking families threaten multigenerational farms in Indiana, but two young farmers believe their children will find success in the industry.
Israel Defense Forces Confirms Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facility
The Israel Defense Forces said the Arak plant in central Iran was struck.
Rubio Says US Can Achieve Iran Objectives Without Troops on the Ground
The secretary of state added that the Iran war ‘is not going to be a prolonged conflict.’
Central Command Says US Strikes Eroding Iran’s Ability to Project Military Power
The U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran entered its 28th day as of Friday.
Federal Education Department to Downsize Washington Headquarters, Citing Cost Savings
The relocation is aimed at cutting costs while transferring space to the Energy Department, reducing federal building footprint.
US Company Produces Critical Rare Earth Material Domestically, First in Decades
Terbium oxide can be used in permanent magnets for electric vehicles and in the defense industry.
