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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.
Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Designation of Anthropic as Supply-Chain Risk
The artificial intelligence company has argued that it’s facing illegal retaliation for its ethical concerns.
US New Vehicle Sales Forecast to Fall 8.8 Percent Sequentially in 1st Quarter
Year over year, sales are forecast to drop 6.3 percent in the quarter, according to Edmund.
Texas Judge Dismisses X Corp’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Advertisers
Elon Musk’s legal team failed to prove advertisers violated antitrust laws, the district court judge ruled.
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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 Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System
The state paused implementation efforts after only 23 out of the 447 total dispatch centers statewide had transitioned to the Next Generation 911 system.
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DC Crime Drops as Experts Say National Guard’s Impact Remains Unclear
Violent crime in Washington recently hit a 30-year low, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
Senators Move to Ban Chinese Robots From Federal Government Use
The bipartisan bill mirrors a 2023 law that banned Chinese drones from federal use, extending restrictions to ground-based robotics.
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.
