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Central Command Says US Strikes Eroding Iran’s Ability to Project Military Power
The U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran entered its 28th day as of Friday.
DOJ Opens Probes Into Possible Race Discrimination at 3 Medical Schools
The Trump administration has been scrutinizing universities through a series of investigations and executive actions.
House Ethics Panel Finds Florida Democratic Congresswoman Committed 25 Violations
A bipartisan House Ethics panel found 25 of 27 charges proven against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, with a sanctions hearing expected after the April recess.
DOJ Opens Investigation Into Transgender Prison Housing Policies in California, Maine
The investigation is being conducted under a federal law that allows the Department of Justice to examine conditions in state prisons.
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Trump Signs Order Barring Federal Contractors From Engaging in DEI Practices
The order directs agencies to ‘cancel, terminate, or suspend contracts’ with contractors that fail to comply.
National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’
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AI, Crypto Czar David Sacks Resigns, Moves to Co-Chair President’s Advisory Science Body
David Sacks is stepping down from the role two weeks after he said the United States should ‘declare victory’ and get out of the war in the Middle East.
Cartels Are Going ‘Broke’ as US Fentanyl Supply Drops by Almost 60 Percent: Homan
Officials report declining fentanyl availability and purity, attributing trends to stronger border measures and disruptions to chemical supply chains.
In Charts: Audits Spotlight Unusual Trends in Medicaid Spending for Autism Care
Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny.
Senate Democrats Reject GOP Amendment to Require Photo ID to Cast Ballot
The 53–47 party-line vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, coming amid a marathon debate session on the SAVE America Act.
Trump Delays Naming New CDC Head, Leaving Agency Without Director
The health secretary and other officials are still evaluating candidates to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Nicolás Maduro Over Funding Issue
The judge said he would decide whether to allow Venezuela to pay Maduro’s legal fees at a later date.
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Underscores Need for Small US Drone Boats, Industry Leaders Say
Amid the Iran War, the need to produce new high-tech watercraft has become increasingly important, executives say.
DOJ, Flynn Reach Financial Settlement
Flynn sought a $50 million payout from the government, but the settlement reached Wednesday did not disclose an amount.
Burgum Says Trump Energy Policies Make US Less Vulnerable to Upheaval, the World Safer
Interior Secretary tells executives at Houston conference that the president’s ‘energy dominance strategy’ will lower costs, secure oil and gas supply chains.
EPA Will Allow Greater Ethanol Content in Gasoline in Bid to Ease Rising Prices
EPA Director Lee Zeldin told reporters at a Houston energy conference that the order will boost gas supplies and lower costs before the summer driving season.
Pentagon Signs New Deals to Boost Wartime Missile Production
Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Honeywell will expand output of missiles and key defense components under new, long-term agreements.
FDA Warns Company Over Cancer Drug Claims
Statements in an advertisement ‘create a misleading impression that Anktiva ... can cure and even prevent all cancer,’ regulators said.
Machado Invites Global Energy Executives to Invest in Oil-Rich Venezuela’s ‘New Chapter’
In a pitch at a Houston conference, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader outlined a platform for a ‘legitimate democratic government.’
