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‘National Defense Area’ on the California-Mexico Border—What to Know
The designation revives a little-known Theodore Roosevelt-era directive that set aside federal lands for border protection more than a century ago.
Illinois Becomes 12th State to Allow Medically Assisted Suicide for Terminally Ill Adults
The law makes such options available to patients determined by two physicians to have six months or less to live. Opponents say it ‘legitimizes suicide.’
Health Care Bill Introduced in House After Senate Rejects 2 Attempts to Deal With Expiring Subsidies
The GOP-backed Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act aims to make insurance affordable and transparent.
Minnesota Gets New Fraud Czar Amid Somali Welfare Scandal
The move follows growing federal scrutiny of alleged welfare fraud networks in the state.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal of Christian Baker Who Declined to Make a Same-Sex Wedding Cake
California courts previously held Catharine Miller violated a state civil rights law by declining to sell a same-sex couple a wedding cake.
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Florida Suit Alleges Roblox Gaming Platform Fails to Protect Kids From Sexual Predators
Roblox said it has ‘advanced safeguards that monitor our platform for harmful content and communications.’
Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
Semi-Truck Driver Arrested in Crash That Kills 29-Year-Old Man in Washington
Kamalpreet Singh, who has a commercial driver’s license issued by California, was arrested Thursday and charged with vehicular manslaughter.
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Wall Street Review: Investor Rotation Triggers Tech Stock Sell-Off
Investors moved to rate-sensitive stocks after lackluster tech earnings raised AI return concerns and the Fed cut rates for the third time this year.
Supreme Court Won’t Halt Extradition of Japanese Man Accused of Vandalizing Religious Sites
Masahide Kanayama, a Christian missionary, allegedly put vegetable oil on two sacred buildings in Japan.
Indiana Governor Will Join Trump’s Bid to Primary GOP State Senators Who Blocked Redistricting
The state Senate leader said ’many of my caucus members don’t think‘ redistricting is a ’guaranteed way' to achieve Republican majority in Congress.
Susie Wiles Ranked One of World’s Most Powerful Women by Forbes
Wiles managed President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and then became the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
The move comes as the Trump administration rolls back TPS designations it says have been exploited and fuel illegal immigration.
On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
Minneapolis Passes Beefed-Up Sanctuary Law, Citing ‘City Values’ as ICE Arrests Mount
The 13-0 vote further underscores progressives’ opposition to Trump’s ramped-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Indiana Senate Rejects Redistricting Bill Favoring Republicans
The vote was 19–31, with 21 senators from the Republican supermajority voting against the bill.
Americans Could See up to $2,000 Tax Refunds Next Year, Says Treasury Secretary
Refunds will be coming during the tax year, Scott Bessent said.
Ukraine, US Officials in Agreement on Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted security as key to post-war economic outlook in talks with U.S. officials.
Federal Government Buys Fleet of Planes for Deportation
The six Boeing 737 commercial passenger aircraft will be used to remove foreign deportees from the country. ICE currently uses charter aircraft.
Rollins, RFK Jr. Announce $700 Million Investment in Regenerative Agriculture
Rollins called the initiative a ‘first-of-its-kind’ effort to improve the soil of America’s farms.
Trump: ‘Devastating’ If Supreme Court Rules Against Birthright Citizenship Order
The president said there are longstanding misconceptions around how the Constitution’s 14th Amendment is interpreted.
