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Newsom Talks Guns, Party Future, and Criticizes Biden Border Policies in Four-Hour Podcast Appearance
The California governor accepts a gift handgun, defends his record, concedes some COVID mistakes, and said his South-Carolina trip was not a 2028 soft launch.
FDA Clears Juul to Keep Selling E-Cigarettes
Regulators said the products meet a legal standard outlined in federal law.
Meta Board, Zuckerberg Settle $8 Billion Facebook Privacy Lawsuit
The case could have set a precedent for holding corporate directors accountable for data privacy failures, but the settlement rules out future court proceedings
White House Investigating Biden’s Use of Autopen
Biden told The New York Times he “made every decision” and that the autopen was used on clemency moves because “we’re talking about a whole lot of people.”
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Trump Admin Discussing Policy Changes for Illegal Immigrant Farm Workers: Border Czar
‘My job is to operate within the framework provided me by the administration,’ Homan said.
USC Warns of Staff Layoffs Amid $200 Million Deficit
Even prior to the cuts in federal funding, the USC’s revenue had been running at a deficit for several years.
Trump Admin Cancels Funding for California’s High-Speed Rail Project
A review of the project found it was behind schedule, with a $7 billion funding gap and no capacity to electrify related infrastructure by deadline.
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More Than 1 Million Illegal Immigrants Have Self-Deported, Says Senior White House Official
Miller said there are ramifications for those who have chosen not to self-deport.
Senate Judiciary Panel Advances Bove, Pirro Nominations After Democrats Walk Out in Protest
It was Bove’s nomination that caused the most consternation from the Democrats, who stormed out of the committee meeting.
Rally in Washington Condemns CCP’s 26-Year Persecution of Falun Gong
Thousands rallied at the nation’s capital to observe the dark anniversary of when the Chinese regime began persecuting the spiritual practice on July 20, 1999.
Tax Implications of $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children
The new savings accounts promise investment growth for kids but families must navigate new rules and possible tax bills on withdrawals.
NATO Chief Warns China, India, Brazil of Sanctions Over Russian Oil Trade
Mark Rutte called on leaders of the countries to urge Moscow to agree to a peace deal to end its war with Ukraine.
20 States File Lawsuit Against FEMA’s Decision to Terminate Program
In a lawsuit filed in a federal court in Boston, the states contend that FEMA unlawfully terminated an infrastructure program.
Why We Teach Our First Graders Shakespeare: Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald is the principal of a private elementary school in New York focused on classics, immersion in nature, and nurturing strong moral character.
Washington Announces Investigation Into Brazilian Trade Practices, Digital Payment Services
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s probe comes after Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs on Latin America’s largest economy.
Trump Says He Will Impose Tariffs of More Than 10 Percent on Smaller Nations
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the tariffs would target smaller nations such as those in Africa and the Caribbean.
Senate Advances Trump’s $9 Billion Spending Cut Bill as Vance Casts Tie-Breaking Vote
Vice President JD Vance cast a vote to break the 50–50 tie on the package.
EXCLUSIVE: FDA Commissioner Responds to Critics: ‘Be Patient With Us’ on COVID-19 Vaccines
“I would ask people to be patient with us as we do this the proper scientific way,” Dr. Marty Makary said.
Trump Starts Process to Replace Fed Chair, Won’t Oust Powell Early, Bessent Says
The treasury secretary said a formal search has started for Powell’s successor amid Trump’s frustration over Fed interest rates the president said are too high.
Arizona Primary for House Seat Pits Late Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s Daughter Against Progressive Insurgent
Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s daughter, 54, is running with establishment backing, while a 25-year-old abortion activist and social media figure is gaining ground.
Pentagon Awards Contracts to 4 Artificial Intelligence Developers
The contracts with Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI come with a ceiling of $200 million each, to accelerate the military’s adoption of AI systems.
