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Fed Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Banks
The move could free up billions for lending, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell says post-crisis banking rules may now be due for ’recalibration.’
Trump Administration Sues Harvard, Alleging Civil Rights Violations
‘Harvard fostered and continues to foster a campus climate where hostile antisemitism and anti-Israeli conduct thrives,’ the lawsuit states.
Judge Says He’s Ruling Against RFK Jr. Move to Block Gender Dysphoria Procedures for Kids
The health secretary had declared that ‘sex-rejecting procedures for children and adolescents are neither safe nor effective.’
Pritzker Criticizes AIPAC After Pro-Israel Group Spends Heavily in Illinois Primary
Pritzker, a Jewish Democrat, had been a major donor to AIPAC more than a decade ago.
Apple Warns iPhone Users to Update Their Devices: Here’s How to Do It
People who have already kept their iPhone software up to date are protected.
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America’s Aging Oil Refinery Infrastructure Sees Renewal Under Trump: Industry Experts
‘We have a recognition that we haven’t built anything in a long time, and we’ve lost the muscle capacity,’ energy economist Trisha Curtis says.
Indiana Online Transparency Tool Makes Teachers Think Twice, State AG Says
Other states hesitate to implement their own Eyes on Education portal because of potential pushback or litigation.
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Fetterman Says He Was ‘Shocked’ When Biden Lifted Title 42, Calls Border a ‘Serious Failure’ for Democrats
The Senate Democrat said he still does not know why the Biden administration ended the pandemic-era border policy, which he publicly opposed lifting in 2022.
Pentagon Deploying 2nd Marine Unit to the Middle East
In the past week, U.S. officials have confirmed two separate amphibious ready groups have been dispatched to the region amid ongoing fighting with Iran.
‘No Plan’ to Contain Gas Prices by Restricting US Energy Exports, 2 Cabinet Secretaries Say
Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issue identical statements denying rumors the president plans to ban foreign fuel sales.
US May Remove Sanctions on Iranian Oil in Transit to Stabilize Energy Markets: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the administration will not intervene in oil futures markets.
Hegseth Confirms Pentagon Seeking $200 Billion in Additional Funding for Iran War
Addressing reports the Pentagon is seeking the extra Iran-related funding, Hegseth said, ‘Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys.’
US Has a New Ally in Latin America—Here’s Why It Matters
Chilean President José Antonio Kast’s election signals new opportunities for deeper security cooperation, analysts say.
Friends, Family Honor Soldier Killed in Iran War
The remains of Captain Cody Khork of the U.S. Army Reserve came home to Winter Haven, Florida, where thousands of people attended his funeral procession.
US Imposing $15,000 Visa Bond for Recipients From 12 More Countries
The money will be returned to visitors who comply with the terms of their visa. The bond program already applies to 38 countries.
DHS Nominee Mullin Calls for Funding to Be Restored in Confirmation Hearing
Republicans and Democrats disagree on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
Tennessee Minors Sue Musk’s xAI, Alleging Grok Generated Sexually Explicit Images of Them
Plaintiffs allege their real images were digitally altered into explicit content.
Democratic Field Set for 2026 House Races in Illinois
The primary winners are widely expected to have an advantage in the general election in November.
New Book ‘Killed to Order’ Seeds Movement to Counter CCP
‘Killed to Order: China’s Organ Harvesting Industry and the True Nature of America’s Biggest Adversary’ by Jan Jekielek was released on March 17.
US Allowing Iranian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Says
‘We want the world to be well supplied,’ Bessent said.
