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LA County Officials Issue Health Alert Ahead of World Cup
‘Healthcare providers should be on increased alert for travel-related emerging and seasonal infectious diseases,’ officials say.
US Troops at Risk of Being Targeted Using Phone Location Data, Pentagon Says
The U.S. military issued its highest force protection alert on Feb. 28, as U.S. forces entered combat with Iran.
Bessent Says Fate of $250 Trump Bill Is in Congress’s Hands
The Treasury secretary deferred to congressional leaders when questioned about the bill during a White House briefing.
Bulgaria Affirms 5 Percent GDP NATO Defense Spending Commitment
NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte called Bulgaria a ‘valued ally making important contributions to our shared security.’
FDA Advisers Recommend Next COVID-19 Vaccines Target XFG Variant
All but one adviser voted for the recommendation.
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Iran Targets Kuwait With Missile Attack, US Alleges Ceasefire Violation
The attacks marked the latest flare-up threatening U.S.–Iran negotiations aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
Justice Department Sues University of California, Alleging Anti-Semitic Educational Environment
The university is accused of violating Title VI regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Republican Jim Desmond Leads Congressional Race in San Diego
One poll shows Desmond with a 19-point lead.
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Federal Regulators Seek More Details of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
A combined network would span coast to coast, linking major metropolitan areas and roughly 100 U.S. ports.
Election Forecasters Shift Ratings in Texas Senate Race After Paxton Nomination
Texas voters have not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1988, when Sen. Lloyd Bentsen won reelection.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Presidential Run
The Michigan governor said she will not run for president in 2028 and plans to take time off after her term ends in January 2027.
US Military Kills Narco-Terrorists in Latest Boat Strike
No U.S. service members were injured, U.S. Southern Command said.
US Carries Out Defensive Strikes in Iran, Strait of Hormuz: Official
A U.S. official said the strikes were ‘measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire.’
Senator Cotton Calls for Federal Investigations Into China-Made Medical Devices
Sen. Tom Cotton says it is important to protect Americans’ privacy and their health information.
Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Allow Use of New Republican-Friendly Congressional Map
Lower court judges had ruled that the map, which redraws a majority-black district, was racially discriminatory.
US Blocked 108 Ships From Iranian Ports: Central Command
More than 15,000 troops and over 20 warships have been deployed to enforce the blockade against Iran.
Flávio Bolsonaro, Son of Former Brazil President, Meets With Trump at White House
The younger Bolsonaro, a candidate in Brazil’s presidential election in October, faces questions back home about his connection to a bank fraud scheme.
Rep. Menefee Defeats Rep. Green to Win Texas Democratic House Primary Runoff
The contest marked the latest chapter in a turbulent period for the district.
Maryland Senate President Reverses on Mid-Decade Redistricting
Bill Ferguson, who had blocked Democrats’ redistricting push for months, now says the chamber will pursue a constitutional amendment.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps Claims It Shot Down US Reaper Drone Over Gulf
The United States has confirmed it launched defensive strikes against Iran in the Persian Gulf.
Trump Gives Iran 3 Options to Deal With Uranium Stockpile as Peace Talks Advance
The president has said that the key aim of the U.S. military operation against Iran is to prevent Tehran from ever obtaining nuclear weapons.
