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Defense of Religious Liberty Central to Falun Gong Case Against Cisco
‘Broad surveillance system’ allows Beijing to target dissidents and faith groups beyond Falun Gong, expert says.
Pentagon Signs New Deals to Boost Wartime Missile Production
Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Honeywell will expand output of missiles and key defense components under new, long-term agreements.
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Iran Rejects US Cease-Fire Plan, Issues 5-Point Counterproposal for Ending War
Washington has put forward a 15-point plan that Tehran has rejected and issued its own terms.
More Than 43.5 Million US Homes at Risk of Hail Damage, Report Finds
Texas leads the nation in hail risk.
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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.’
Melania Trump Launches 45-Nation Initiative to Improve Children’s Education
The first lady spoke to representatives of the nations taking part in the campaign on Tuesday.
USC Cancels California Governor Debate After Rebutting Racial Discrimination Accusations
The invited candidates, two Republicans and four Democrats, were chosen based on polling percentage and fundraising, according to the university.
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Bipartisan Bill Would Ban Sports Betting on Prediction Markets
For more than a decade, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has maintained authority to block contracts tied to gambling, but it recently signaled a shift.
US Import Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since March 2022
U.S. export prices also accelerated at the fastest pace in four years.
Social Security Commissioner Details Efforts to Modernize Systems, Reduce Fraud and Abuse
‘Getting payments right is the most important thing,’ Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said.
Federal Judge Voices Concerns Over War Department’s Ban of Anthropic
The artificial intelligence company argued that it is facing illegal retaliation for its ethical concerns.
Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million in Social Media Safety Trial
The jury found that the company violated New Mexico’s consumer protection law.
Fire Truck in LaGuardia Crash Lacked Device Needed to Alert Safety Warning System: NTSB
The information is still preliminary as the investigation is ongoing, the NTSB says.
Homan Says ICE Agents Will Be Able to ‘Arrest Criminals’ at Airports
President Donald Trump said he would not fund DHS unless Democrats back an election measure known as the SAVE America Act.
Supreme Court Rules Policeman Accused of Excessive Force by Protester May Not Be Sued
The dissenting opinion said the court is giving police officers ‘license to inflict gratuitous pain on a nonviolent protester.’
Trump Admin Again Asks Supreme Court to Halt Lower Courts’ Inquiries Into DOGE
The Supreme Court already intervened last year, but the government says lower court requests are still intruding on executive branch powers.
Partisan Divides Shape US State Responses to China, Report Says
The report found that Arkansas and Florida have passed the most China-related laws, while 16 states have passed no laws to counter Beijing’s ‘malign influence.’
Senate Confirms Mullin as Next DHS Secretary
The vote comes as Trump orders ICE to assist Transportation Security Administration agents amid a standoff with Democrats over funding.
Trump Postpones Potential Strikes on Iranian Power Plants, Citing Ongoing Constructive Talks
The Department of War has been instructed to postpone strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, initially for five days.
Mullin Inches Closer to Role of DHS Boss After Senate Advances Nomination
If Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is approved, he will take over the position left by Secretary Kristi Noem.
