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RFK Jr.’s Former Group Appeals Block of New CDC Vaccine Schedule
The judge’s order ‘is a permanent leash on federal vaccine policy,’ an attorney said. ‘It cannot stand.’
US Offers up to $3 Million Bounty for Information on Finances of Haitian Gangs
More than a million people have been displaced by the conflict with gangs.
USPS Seeks Temporary 8 Percent Price Hike on Package Services to Offset Rising Fuel Costs
The U.S. Postal Service said the temporary price hike will help keep the agency afloat until a permanent market-based pricing model is introduced.
Republican Senators Launch Inquiry Into Abortion Pill Makers Over FDA Safety Rules
The senators question how the companies can follow the rules when abortion pills are sold online.
Trump Asks Congress to Pass Clean Reauthorization of FISA Spy Powers
Lawmakers from both parties have signaled opposition to extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without changes.
Alphabet’s Wing to Start Drone Delivery in San Francisco Bay Area
Wing flies small packages to homes in dense residential areas.
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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.
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 Democratic Chair Warns Democrats They Could Be Shut Out of Governor’s Race
Rusty Hicks said the crowded field could split the vote, allowing two Republicans to advance and leaving out Democrats.
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New Book Will Help Rally Americans to Reject Communism, Rights Advocates Say
Former ambassador-at-large for religious freedom Sam Brownback said ‘Killed to Order’ can help delegitimize China’s communist regime and bring about its end.
Maryland Supreme Court Tosses Climate Lawsuits
More than 30 municipal climate lawsuits seek to set U.S. energy policy through litigation, critics say.
EPA Will Allow Greater Ethanol Content in Gasoline in Bid to Ease Rising Prices
EPA Director Lee Zeldin told reporters at a Houston energy conference that the order will boost gas supplies and lower costs before the summer driving season.
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.
Taliban Says It Released American Citizen Who Was Detained for Past Year
A researcher, Dennis Coyle, was held by the Taliban for more than a year, his family says.
US Natural Gas Market Shielded From Global Price Shocks During Iran War
Analysts say East Asia could see hikes in energy costs after an Iranian strike wrecked Qatari LNG infrastructure that met 20 percent of the world’s demand.
National Guard Troops Deployed to Cities Will Receive Active Duty Benefits, Trump Says
The president makes the announcement while in Memphis, Tenn., to hail the success of a safe-city task force.
