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The New York Times Asks Court to Overturn Pentagon’s New Media Rules
‘Legacy media chose to self-deport from this building,’ a Pentagon spokeswoman said.
What to Know About Efforts to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Several bills have been introduced, though none with leadership support.
California’s Water Management Plan Increasing Output Approved by Reclamation Bureau
The updated framework aims to increase water deliveries to farms and communities while staying within environmental and wildlife requirements.
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NY Attorney General Letitia James Responds to Reports That Grand Jury Declined to Indict Her
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s previous indictment against her after finding that the prosecutor who brought the charges was invalidly appointed.
House Republicans to Pass Bills Aimed at Blocking CCP Influence in K–12 Schools
‘The Chinese Communist Party’s attempts to interfere with our curriculum and students is a ... threat to our national security,’ Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) said.
California Launches Public Portal for Reporting Allegations of Federal Immigration Agent Misconduct
California’s new web portal is part of broader state resistance to federal enforcement efforts.
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Texas Law Allowing Ivermectin to Be Sold Over the Counter Goes Into Effect
The law is seen as a victory for medical freedom advocates in the state.
Australia ‘Working Through’ Finalised Pentagon Review of AUKUS
The government says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ on initiatives including nuclear subs.
Billboards Promote ‘Illegal Orders’ Message as Pentagon Official Warns of Deadly Outcomes
A Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee urges service members, ‘Don’t fall for it.’
CDC Advisers Delay Vote on Changing Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations
Some members said they were concerned about a last-minute change to the voting language.
Economic Confidence Slips to 17-Month Low, Holiday Spending Plans Weaken
A Gallup survey found households more pessimistic about the economy and sharply scaling back holiday spending plans.
Federal Judge Approves Refunds for Jan. 6 Couple Pardoned by Trump
‘Having viewed the question afresh, the court now agrees with the defendants,’ U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said.
FDA Appoints Doctor Who Led COVID-19 Vaccine Death Investigation as Top Drug Regulator
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg will lead the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
911 Call Centers Are Struggling. We Visited One to Find Out Why.
Answering 240 million emergency calls each year, the nation’s dispatch centers are caught in a never-ending cycle of pressures.
Putin Accepted Some US Proposals on Ukraine, Ready to Continue Talks: Kremlin
Moscow’s comments follow a meeting between Trump administration officials and Russian representatives on Dec. 2.
ICE to Focus Efforts on Twin Cities Due to Criminal Activity: Homan
Multiple fraud schemes have been uncovered in Minnesota that exploited welfare programs and collected billions of dollars in taxpayer funds.
FBI Warns of Holiday Charity Scams Targeting Donors
The agency warns of schemes that solicit donations for groups that do little or no real work for those in need.
Program Revamps, More Money Needed to Gird the Grid for Cyber Attacks: Experts
‘America’s adversaries are not waiting ... they are already embedded,’ witness warns House panel during three-hour Dec. 2 hearing.
USDA Secretary Threatens Funding Cuts to Democratic-Leaning States Over SNAP Noncompliance
The agriculture secretary has said that SNAP, or food stamps, is rife with fraud. Democratic states have filed multiple legal challenges.
