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Trump Says Days of ‘Department of Injustice’ Are Over
The president says he would demand ‘full and complete accountability for the wrongs and abuses that occurred.’
Trump and Hochul Have ‘Productive Conversation’ in White House Meeting
The two discussed the redevelopment of Penn Station, congestion pricing, tariffs, and energy policy, according to the governor’s office.
▶Alina Habba Reveals New Executive Orders Are Coming to Counter Human Trafficking
The counselor to the president says she’s working with different agencies involved to identify and rescue victims and prosecute the perpetrators.
▶Massive Lithium Ion Battery Fire Raises Questions About California’s Energy Future
A toxic plume, collateral damage, and a lack of scrutiny.
Epoch Times Honored for Work Exposing Chinese Regime’s Human Rights Abuses
Reports on how the Chinese Communist Party takes organs from people imprisoned for spiritual beliefs win annual award for secular media coverage of religion.
DOGE Says 239 ‘Wasteful’ Government Contracts Canceled, Saving $400 Million
The Elon Musk-led advisory body gives update on the federal government’s cost-cutting progress.
BMW Says Tariffs Will Cost Firm More Than $1 Billion
BMW Chief Executive Oliver Zipse tells Bloomberg that tariffs from both the United States and the EU were hitting the automaker’s bottom line.
USPS Agrees to Work With DOGE, Plans to Cut 10,000 Workers
The workers will be cut in the next 30 days through a voluntary early retirement program, according to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Hamas Offers to Release Last American Hostage; Israel Decries ‘Psychological Warfare’
It remained unclear whether a deal to release Israeli-American Edan Alexander, a Israeli-American IDF soldier captured by terrorist group Hamas, will proceed.
The Macarena Protocol: 6 Highly Effective Exercises to Keep Your Shoulders Fit and Firm
Good shoulder health is important, especially as you grow older. Derived from the song, these exercises will have your shoulders dancing with happiness.
Shen Yun’s Performance ‘Is a Triumph to the Human Soul,’ Says Kansas Theatergoer
Pamela Skarda, a prayer associate, has been returning to see Shen Yun Performing Arts every year since first learning about the company.
Day in Photos: Full Moon Eclipse, SpaceX Rocket Launch, and Java Flood
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Senate Passes Bill Classifying Fentanyl as Schedule I Drug, Barring Medical Use
The bill now goes to the president for his signature. The new classification would mean fentanyl could not be prescribed by a physician.
Retirees Must Make Obligated Withdrawals From IRAs, 401(k) Accounts by April 1: IRS
Some people could end up making two withdrawals this year, which can affect their taxes.
Consumer Confidence Tumbles as Inflation Expectations Jump
Americans grew uneasy about the economy in February as inflation expectations surged and consumer sentiment took its steepest dive in over two years.
Dept. of Education Launches Investigations Into 45 Universities Over Alleged Race-Based Policies
The investigations follow recent guidance emphasizing universities must end race-based programs or risk losing federal funds.
US Sanctions Thai Officials for Deporting Uyghurs to China
The policy will apply to current and former foreign officials for deporting Uyghurs or members of other ethnic or religious groups with ‘protection concerns.’
FBI, CISA Warn About International Ransomware Threat Using ‘Double Extortion Model’
The alert asks organizations to patch up their software, operating systems, and firmware to defend against attacks.
WHO Says European Region Saw Highest Number of Measles Cases in Decades
Meanwhile, an outbreak of measles in Texas and New Mexico has drawn attention in recent weeks.
Immigration Officers Arrest 2nd Person Who Took Part in Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia
Authorities said they took into custody a Palestinian who overstayed her student visa.
‘October 8’: The Disturbing Re-emergence of Anti-Semitism
A documentary exposes the hatred of Jews on college campuses after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023.
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