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Federal Government Withholds $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Reimbursements to California, Citing Fraud
The action was part of a nationwide crackdown on fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid systems.
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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as New Fed Chair
The Senate voted 54–45 to confirm his four-year term as the 17th Fed chair.
US Government Settles With Former NYT Reporter in Censorship Case
The settlement acknowledged Biden administration officials coerced social media companies to suppress speech, in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Thousands Parade Through Manhattan to Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
One parade participant said practicing Falun Dafa has brought ‘true joy rather than fleeting happiness.’
The Forgotten First Fleet: Origins of the US Coast Guard
From Alexander Hamilton’s “sentinels of the laws” to modern rescues, discover how the Revenue Marine Service evolved into today’s heroic U.S. Coast Guard.
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US Forces Redirect 65 Commercial Vessels, Disable 4 Amid Iran Blockade: CENTCOM
The blockade is aimed at putting economic pressure on Iran as the country loses out on export revenues and importing essentials such as food gets harder.
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Democratic-Aligned Think Tank to Party: Drop Investigation Talk, Focus on Costs
A new memo from Third Way argues that Democrats should prioritize cost-of-living messaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
US Producer Inflation Posts Biggest Jump Since March 2022
Energy and services fueled a spike in wholesale inflation.
Nebraska Sen. Ricketts to Face Off Against Democrat-Supported Independent in November
Democratic Party leadership was not going to put up a general election candidate in order to build support around Independent candidate Dan Osborn.
Tennessee Legislature Strips All Democrats of Committee Assignments After Redistricting Protests
The move followed days of disruptive protests during a special session to redistrict congressional maps.
Pennsylvania Democrats Vie to Face 2 GOP Congressmen Who Barely Won in 2024
The Cook Political Report rates both races as toss-ups in November.
Ship Owners, Supervisor Indicted Over Deadly Crash That Destroyed Baltimore Bridge
Federal prosecutors say Singapore-based Grace Ocean Private, Synergy Marine Group of India, and an onboard supervisor are criminally responsible.
US, Japan Reaffirm Coordination on Currency Markets Amid Yen Volatility
The yen has weakened as investors sought dollar assets amid Middle East tensions and expectations of higher U.S. interest rates.
Microsoft CEO Testifies in Oakland Trial, Defends Partnership with OpenAI
Satya Nadella derided the 2023 ouster of Altman as ‘amateur city,’ and defended Microsoft’s projected $92 billion return.
Trump Nominates FEMA Lead Fired From Role a Year Ago
Former Navy SEAL Cameron Hamilton served as acting administrator for the agency from January to May 2025.
Trump Admin Unveils Moms.gov Website for Mothers and Young Families
The HHS-run site aims to connect families with maternal health resources, community health centers, and pregnancy support information.
Risk to Public From Hantavirus Very Low: US Official
Seventeen Americans who were sailing on a cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak occurred have been flown to Nebraska.
Hantavirus Cases Rise Among Cruise Ship Passengers as Countries Expand Quarantine Measures
U.S. officials confirmed one asymptomatic positive case among repatriated U.S. passengers.
