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US Education Department Notifies Student Loan Borrowers of Repayment Plans
About 7.5 million enrollees in the Biden administration’s defunct SAVE plan will have to enroll in a legal repayment plan.
Tiger Woods Involved in Florida Rollover Crash, Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
The incident occurred Friday afternoon near his home in Jupiter Island.
People-Pleasing Chatbots: New Study Highlights Dangers of Overly Agreeable AI
All 11 AI chatbots in the study showed signs of sycophancy, often giving bad advice even when users engaged in unethical, illegal, or harmful ways.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Fall for 5th Week; Dow, Nasdaq Slip Into Correction
An analyst said the stock market remains highly correlated with oil prices, moving in opposite directions. ‘It’s that simple an explanation for right now.’
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Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Agents During Shutdown
TSA agents could start receiving paychecks as soon as Monday, DHS said.
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.
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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Secret Service Agent for Jill Biden Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg at Philadelphia Airport
The former first lady was not harmed in the incident.
Arizona Gun Dealer Charged With Trying to Arm Mexican Cartels
Federal indictment alleges Laurence Gray attempted to supply firearms to two drug cartels.
Rubio Says US Can Achieve Iran Objectives Without Troops on the Ground
The secretary of state added that the Iran war ‘is not going to be a prolonged conflict.’
US Provides $25 Million for Return of Ukrainian Children
A U.N. investigation earlier this month found that Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children during the war amounted to a crime against humanity.
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.
FTC Chairman Warns Payment Firms Against Denying Service Based on Ideology
Letters to PayPal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard cite concerns over denial of service based on political or religious beliefs.
Immigrant Influx to Largest Cities Craters in 2025
A desire for better or cheaper housing has been the top reason for moving, followed by changes in family situation and employment.
Number of Americans Receiving Unemployment Benefits Falls to 2-Year Low
Initial jobless claims continue to hover around historically low levels.
What to Know About San Francisco’s ‘Overpaid CEO Tax’
While critics call it government overreach, supporters say it’s an attempt to address what they call outrageous compensation for top executives.
Trump Asks Congress to Pass Clean Reauthorization of FISA Spy Powers
Lawmakers from both parties have signaled opposition to extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without changes.
Airports May Close If DHS Shutdown Continues: TSA Official
The Transportation Security Administration has been unfunded for half of the current calendar year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Signs Bills to Limit State Cooperation on Immigration Enforcement
At the center of the new measures is the formal codification of the state’s Immigrant Trust Directive.
Jury Finds Meta, Google Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial
Jurors agreed with a California woman that the companies were responsible for psychological harms she suffered after becoming addicted to their platforms.
