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Senators Plan Taiwan Trip Ahead of Trump’s Summit With Xi Jinping
The trip could cause friction with Chinese leadership, which opposes relations with Taiwan and sees it as a challenge to Beijing’s claim of sovereignty.
Vance Tops CPAC Straw Poll as Early 2028 GOP Field Takes Shape
In 2025, Vance won the CPAC straw poll for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
Virginia Hospitals Sued Patients Over a Million Times for Medical Debt, Report Finds
A study found some hospitals frequently sued patients for medical debt over a 15-year period, though some providers say billing practices have changed.
Tess Cacciatore’s ‘Yumi’ Universe Aims to Inspire Peace and Culture
Cacciatore says it’s very important for children and others to know there can be peace in the world.
Taiwan VP Says Island Is Key US AI Partner as US Senators Warn of AI Race With China
‘Taiwan contributes to every layer of the U.S. AI hardware stack,’ Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said.
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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.
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.
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DOJ Sues SeaWorld’s Parent Company Over Ban on Wheeled Walkers
The department’s civil rights division asked for a jury trial in Orlando to determine if United Parks & Resorts violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Comedian Sued for $27 Million Over ‘The Lion King’ Joke
Learnmore Jonasi faced a multi-million lawsuit after he made statements about lyrics in the ‘The Lion King’ during an interview.
USS Tripoli Reaches Middle East With More Than 3,500 Troops
The latest troop movements are precautionary measures intended to prepare for unforeseen contingencies, U.S. officials said.
Supreme Court Schedules Oral Argument Over DHS Revocation of Protected Status for Haitians, Syrians
Solicitor General D. John Sauer previously said lower court blocks of TPS revocations ‘inflict specific harms to the national interest and foreign relations.’
Trump Admin Launches App With Real-Time Updates From White House
The app includes a feature allowing users to submit tips to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Iranian UN Ambassador Says Top Leader Khamenei Is ‘Safe’ and ‘Leading the Country’
Since he was named as the top leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has not made any public appearances.
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.
