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Both Washington and Kyiv have called for leader-level meetings to hammer out a peaceful settlement to the Ukraine war.
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‘The bottom line is we want the truth. We want safe products for our kids,’ said an Ohio dad with an autistic child.
Judge Orders Release of Georgetown Researcher Accused of Hamas Ties
The ruling follows weeks of legal debate over whether the detention was a justified immigration action or unconstitutional retaliation.
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Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs
A group of small businesses challenged the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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The indictment follows Trump’s executive order earlier this year designating the Sinaloa cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
Shake-Ups in China’s Military Indicate Xi’s Power Weakening, Analysts Say
The replacement of executives could be corruption-related and used by CCP factions to pressure Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to experts.
House Committee Advances Changes to Medicaid After Marathon Hearing
The party-line vote was a first step in bringing the budget reconciliation bill to the full House.
California Governor Moves to End Free Health Care for Illegal Immigrant Adults
California is reversing course on its health care policy for illegal immigrants as the state’s budget deficit has reached $12 billion.
Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour
Despite threats from the Chinese communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts shines on the world stage.
Fed’s Jefferson Says Economy Is Resilient and Expanding Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said the U.S. economy remains strong, but warned that trade policy could cloud the outlook.
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall Nearly 27 Percent to Lowest Level in 5 Years
The sharpest annual drop on record was driven by a decline in fentanyl-related deaths, the CDC said. But meth and cocaine fatalities increased.
Apple May Owe You Settlement Money: Here’s How to File a Claim
iPhone or other Apple device users who had Siri activate unintentionally between 2014 and 2024 may be eligible.
New Maryland Law Unlocks $25 Million to Pay for Abortion
The law allows state health department to tap into a surcharge levied on health insurance plans sold through the Obamacare exchanges.
House Speaker Says 3 Democrats Could Face Ramifications After ICE Facility Incident
‘There’s three possible disciplinary actions the House can take,’ Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Judge Orders HHS to Restore Jobs in Health Monitoring Program for West Virginia Coal Miners
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