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RFK Jr. Names New Members to Autism Committee
At least some have said vaccines can cause autism.
Europe, US Must Stick Together on Arctic Security, Danish Prime Minister Says
Mette Frederiksen made the comments alongside Greenland’s prime minister at a talk in Paris.
2 Border Patrol Agents in Alex Pretti Shooting Put on Leave
A CBP spokesperson says the action was taken on Saturday after the incident, and described it as ‘standard protocol.’
Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
Report on Otisville Correctional Facility Shows Outstanding Environment but Some Inadequacies
A new report on the local prison facility identifies where it is doing well and where it needs improvement.
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DOJ: More Epstein Files Expected to Be Made Public in ‘Near Term’
The agency was tasked with releasing files related to Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring at Texas Universities
The Texas governor’s letter to state agency heads also requires them to disclose information about existing H-1B status workers.
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Trump Urges Congress to Deliver Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales Bill
A $1.2 trillion spending package has been sent to the Senate without any language authorizing year-round E15 sales.
Walmart Raises Pharmacy Worker Pay Amid Health Care Expansion
The company also elevated 3,000 pharmacy associates to operations team lead positions.
FDA Requests Pause of Abortion Pill Lawsuit
The FDA requested the pause in order to review its policy permitting the drug, mifepristone, to be mailed to patients.
Botox and 14 Other Drugs to Be Negotiated by Medicare This Year
Fifteen of the most expensive medications in the Medicare program are slated for price negotiations in this round, bringing the total to 40.
Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Latest Restructuring Push
Employees whose roles are eliminated will be given 90 days to seek another position within the company.
Judge Blocks Virginia Democrats’ Redistricting Plan for 2026 Midterm Elections
The state Legislature failed to follow the rules when it passed a proposed constitutional amendment on redrawing Virginia’s congressional map, the judge held.
South Korea Scrambles to Implement Trade Deal With US After Trump Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods from 15 percent to 25 percent over Seoul’s delay in implementing a 2025 trade deal.
Trump Says Noem Won’t Step Down Over Minnesota Shooting, Doing ‘Very Good Job’
‘Is Kristi Noem going to step down?’ a reporter asked. The president directly responded by saying no.
US Launches Revamp of FAA to Improve Safety, Modernize Airspace Operations
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated $12.5 billion to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system.
Texas Governor Bars State Employees From Using Shein, Temu on State-Owned Devices
The governor coordinated with Vice Adm. TJ White, chief of Texas Cyber Command, in updating the prohibited technologies list.
Supreme Court to Decide If Online Video-Watching History Protected by Privacy Law
Federal appeals courts are split on whether a 1988 privacy law applies to digital video streaming.
7 Killed, 1 Injured in Jet Crash at Takeoff in Maine: FAA
The jet was attempting to take off during a winter storm.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Bid to Terminate Family Reunification Programs for Migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to consider the reliance interests of current parolees.
Energy Department Issues Emergency Power Grid Orders Amid Winter Storm
The agency on Sunday issued two separate orders for Texas and for PJM Interconnection to mitigate possible blackouts caused by the storm.
