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White House Says Trump Stands Behind Surgeon General Nominee After President’s Remarks
The Senate has not yet voted on Dr. Casey Means, who was nominated in 2025.
Washington Becomes Latest Democrat-Led State to Tax Millionaires, Sparking Legal Fight
Washington joins other Democrat-led states in taxing millionaires after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a 9.9 percent income tax, drawing immediate legal challenges.
US Warplanes Struck 200 Short-Notice Targets in Iran, Hegseth Says
The ‘dynamic strikes’ were guided in mid-air by real-time intelligence updates to exploit windows of opportunity.
More Than Half of US Home Listings in February Are ‘Stale’: Report
The typical home under contract in February spent 66 days on the market, Redfin says.
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JPMorgan’s ‘American Dream Initiative’ to Boost Small Business Lending by $80 Billion
The largest U.S. bank plans to increase its number of small business clients from 7 million to 10 million.
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.
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.
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Israel Prepares for Possible Increased US Military Activity Against Iran
Trump has threatened to intensify strikes against Iran while pursuing a negotiated settlement.
American Heart Association Recommends Sourcing Protein From Plants Instead of Meat
The dietary guidelines diverge on protein from the government’s recently released guidance.
Michigan Synagogue Attack Was Hezbollah-Inspired, Targeted Children: FBI
Officials said suspect Ayman Ghazali was on a ’special operation' to kill as many Jews as he possibly could.
Fed Hike Forecasts Fade as Investors Stick to Higher-for-Longer Rates
Federal Reserve did not see rising inflation expectations from higher crude oil prices.
America’s Half a Trillion Dollar Sewage Problem
Fixing aging sewer pipes nationwide will cost hundreds of billions of dollars. Meanwhile, thousands of spills occur every year.
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.