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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.
Key Takeaways From Intelligence Chiefs’ Testimony Before Congress
Officials warned of ongoing threats from cartels, Islamist terrorism, Iran, and Chinese Communist Party activity inside the United States.
Trump Hosts Japanese PM for White House Dinner After Long Day of Bilateral Talks
The U.S. president and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi committed to a strong partnership between the two nations.
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.
California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday
Several other holidays and events were canceled after accusations of sexual assaults surfaced against the civil rights leader.
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Questions Swirl Over Renewal of Surveillance Powers Law
Some lawmakers do not support a clean, 18-month reauthorization of FISA’s Section 702, worrying past reforms are not enough to protect Americans’ rights.
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.
Eight States Sue to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar–Tegna Deal
The proposed deal had drawn support from President Donald Trump, who said it would benefit competition against national networks.
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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Probe CCP’s ‘Foreign Malign Influence’
‘The Chinese Communist Party is waging a quiet war on American influence, and most people have no idea how far it has reached,’ Rep. Pat Harrigan said.
FEMA Awards $625 Million for States, Cities to Secure FIFA World Cup
The grants will enable state and local officials to conduct operational exercises, perform staff background checks, and strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
Dr. Oz Says He’s Eyeing Florida in Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that the state will work with the federal Medicare agency.
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.
Minneapolis to Require Some Child Care Providers to Submit Attendance Records Amid Fraud Investigations
Minneapolis has been rocked with fraud scandals relating to child care.
US Has Flown 8,000 Flights, Struck 7,800 Iranian Targets, CENTCOM Says
Iranian state media warned that its military will likely attack neighboring countries’ oil refineries.
US Treasury Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions as Oil Supply Tightens During Iran War
The Treasury’s license provides targeted relief from sanctions, but it does not lift the penalties altogether.
High Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Raises Heart Attack Risk: Study
‘We saw a clear dose-response relationship,’ one of the authors says.
Juliana Stratton Wins Senate Democratic Primary in Illinois
Given Illinois’s Democratic lean, Stratton is all but guaranteed to win in the midterms in November.
Senator Warns of Threat Posed by Chinese Nationals Receiving US Flight Training
Chinese nationals receive U.S. flight training as China faces military and civilian pilot shortfall, according to Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.).
Federal Government Cannot Implement Sweeping Funding Freeze: Appeals Court
The Trump administration tried freezing trillions of dollars in funding, prompting a legal challenge.
Number of US Troops Wounded in Iran War Rises to About 200
In total, 13 U.S. troops have have been killed since the United States and Israel launched a joint military mission to target Iran.
