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New York Democrats Introduce Bills to Preserve Mandatory Vaccines
‘Our public health policies should be guided by science, not politics,’ Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Rubio Says Trump Has Options to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude oil, the international standard, was trading around $115 Monday, up nearly 60 percent from when the Iran War started in late February.
Federal Officials Sue Minnesota for Letting Boys Play on Girls’ Sports Teams
‘We will not allow girls to be denied equal opportunity and basic privacy,’ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.
Labor Department Unveils Rule to Expand Alternative Assets in 401(k) Plans
Labor officials said the proposal would give retirement plans more flexibility to reflect today’s investment landscape.
Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota’s In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The court found Minnesota’s tuition laws did not discriminate against U.S. citizens.
Fed Hike Forecasts Fade as Investors Stick to Higher-for-Longer Rates
Federal Reserve did not see rising inflation expectations from higher crude oil prices.
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US Fighter Jets Intercept Civilian Aircraft Flying Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
The North American Aerospace Defense Command said its fighter jets have safely escorted the plane out of the area.
California Bans Government Officials From Using Insider Knowledge to Bet on Prediction Markets
‘Public service should not be a get-rich-quick scheme, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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Sysco Buys Restaurant Depot in $29 Billion Deal
The acquisition would expand the country’s largest food distributor into the cash-and-carry warehouse business.
Negative Equity Leaves 30 Percent of Car Buyers Underwater on Trade‑Ins
The average amount owed on trade-ins in the fourth quarter was a record $7,214.
US Has No Problem With Russian Oil Tanker Sending Supply to Cuba, Trump Says
This came as a Russian-flagged oil tanker carrying about 730,000 barrels of oil was heading to the Port of Matanzas in Cuba.
Virginia Hospitals Sued Patients Over a Million Times for Medical Debt, Report Finds
A study found that some hospitals frequently sued patients for medical debt over a 15-year period, although some providers say billing practices have changed.
Labor Department Proposes Raising Minimum Wage Levels for H-1B, Other Visa Programs
The Labor Department said the increase in prevailing wage levels was intended to curb abuse of certain visa programs.
6 Things to Know as Iran Conflict Hits 1-Month Mark
President Donald Trump has recently raised the prospect of a peace deal, but his administration is preparing additional military options as fighting continues.
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.
Trump Announces Fuel Standard Updates, New Loans to Benefit American Farmers
The president listed policies aimed at protecting farmers, from regulatory changes to new loan opportunities.
What to Know About Trump’s Waiver of Shipping Rules to Ease Gas Price Pressures
Organized labor opposes the waiver, while economists say it will lower energy prices.
Virginia Gun Rights Advocates Brace for 2 Dozen Gun Control Laws to Take Effect July
Gun rights activists expect Gov. Abigail Spanberger to sign all the gun control bills in the wake of gaining a Democratic trifecta in the 2025 election.
Trump’s Signature to Appear on US Currency—1st Time in History for a Sitting President
The move coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Trump Extends Pause on Iranian Energy Strikes to April 6
‘Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump Says Iran Allowed 10 Tankers Through Hormuz Strait as Sign of Good Faith for Talks
‘I guess we’re dealing with the right people,’ U.S. President Donald Trump said at a Cabinet meeting.
