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Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Agents During Shutdown
Passengers have experienced delays clearing security at airports as TSA agents have been working without pay since mid-February.
Trump Announces Fuel Standard Updates, New Loans to Benefit American Farmers
The president listed policies aimed at protecting farmers during a South Lawn ceremony at the Executive Mansion.
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.’
USDA Issues Nationwide Public Health Alert Over Beef and Pork Products
The federal agency says that the products, made by Blackwing Meats, were produced without federal inspection and may contain false labels.
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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.
Federal Education Department to Downsize Washington Headquarters, Citing Cost Savings
The relocation is aimed at cutting costs while transferring space to the Energy Department, reducing federal building footprint.
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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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.
Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Jumps to 6.38 Percent
The increase represents the highest in six months, according to a survey by Freddie Mac.
Average Gas Price in US Up One Dollar From February Amid Iran War
Oil markets are assuming the Iran conflict will end ‘quite fast and things will stabilize quite quickly,’ said one expert.
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.
