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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.
Thune Says Republicans Have Given Their ‘Last and Final’ Offer to End DHS Shutdown
At the center of the dispute is Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as Democrats demand reforms to the DHS agency.
Trump’s Signature to Appear on US Currency—First Time in History for a Sitting President
The move coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Hyundai Recalls 46,000 Palisade Vehicles for Faulty Seat Belt Indicators
The company said the supplemental restraint system could fail to detect the fastening status and signal a seat belt as fastened when it is not.
Alaska Mine Testing Shows Ore Exceeds Military-Grade Quality
The domestically sourced stibnite ore can be processed into antimony needed for U.S. military ammunition and other applications.
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More Than 3,120 TSA Agents Call Out Sick
Transportation Security Administration agents have been working without pay since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown on Feb. 1
National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’
California Legislature Passes Bill to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The governor signed a bill declaring March 31 Farmworkers Day.
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Senate Democrats Reject GOP Amendment to Require Photo ID to Cast Ballot
The 53–47 party-line vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, coming amid a marathon debate session on the SAVE America Act.
Trump–Kennedy Center Confirms Bill Maher Will Receive 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The comedian will be honored on June 28, reversing previous comments made by the Trump administration denying reports of his selection.
Trump Extends Pause on Iranian Energy Strikes to April 6
‘Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump Delays Naming New CDC Head, Leaving Agency Without Director
The health secretary and other officials are still evaluating candidates to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Nicolás Maduro Over Funding Issue
The judge said he would decide whether to allow Venezuela to pay Maduro’s legal fees at a later date.
10,000 Iranian Targets Hit: US Central Command
The White House says talks are continuing, while Iranian state media says the regime has put forth its own conditions for a cease-fire.
Chinese National and 2 US Citizens Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle AI Tech to China
Computer servers with export-restricted artificial intelligence chips were allegedly headed to China from a California company, prosecutors claimed.
NASA Unveils Plan for 1st Nuclear-Powered Interplanetary Spacecraft
Set for a launch in 2028, SR-1 Freedom will lay the foundation for nuclear-powered space travel.
Iran Pushes Back on US Cease-Fire Plan, Floats 5-Point Counterproposal
Washington has put forward a 15-point plan that Tehran has rejected, issuing its own terms.
Biden White House Edited Messaging on Strokes After COVID-19 Vaccination
Sen. Ron Johnson said ‘records provide further evidence of the Biden administration’s awareness of and willingness to downplay the significant safety risks.’
US Settles Social Media Censorship Case, Bars Agencies From Pressuring Firms to Suppress Speech
The consent decree prohibits the federal government from telling Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube to crush protected speech.
Minnesota Sues DOJ, DHS to Demand Access to Evidence in Shootings
The state asked the court for evidence in the investigations of three shootings during an immigration enforcement operation.
Senate Confirms Colin McDonald to Lead DOJ’s New Fraud Division
McDonald’s appointment comes as the Trump administration has intensified scrutiny of alleged large-scale fraud, particularly in Minnesota.
