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College Sports Faces a Reckoning Over Athletes’ Compensation
Until 2021, student players were not able to profit off their name, image, and likeness. A June 2025 settlement with the NCAA has sparked controversy.
Judge Reassigns Elon Musk Cases After Accusations of Bias
The judge denied she is biased, but said the attention the allegations have drawn prompted her to reassign the cases.
TSA Says Most Officers Have Received Back Pay as Some Airport Lines Ease
The update follows an executive order signed on March 27 by President Donald Trump.
Trump Says White House Ballroom Project Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget
A federal judge has allowed construction to proceed while legal challenges continue.
DNC Playbook Offers Self-Critique of Party’s Organizing Failures Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The party acknowledges plummeting voter contact rates, a loss of 2.4 million registered voters, and eroding support among key groups.
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Vaccine Coverage Drops Among Young Children: CDC
Children were less likely to be vaccinated with many of the recommended vaccines, according to newly released data.
Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota’s In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The court found that Minnesota’s tuition laws did not discriminate against U.S. citizens.
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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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.
9th US LNG Plant Begins Operations in Race to Replace Production Lost in Iran War
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy’s jointly owned Golden Pass plant in Texas is liquefying natural gas as of March 30 and expected to begin exporting within weeks.
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.
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.
Idaho Passes Bill Banning Use of Opposite-Sex Bathrooms
The measure applies to government buildings and any private business, restaurant, or store that offers public bathrooms or changing rooms.
US Monitoring Surge in China’s Detention of Panama-Flagged Vessels
The Federal Maritime Commission said China’s detention of Panama-flagged vessels was ‘far exceeding historical norms.’
Judge Tosses Charges Against Former Louisville Officers in Breonna Taylor Case
The officers were accused of falsifying a warrant that led to the botched police raid on Taylor’s apartment the night she was shot and killed.
Children’s Everyday Skills Grew Slower Than Usual During COVID-19 Pandemic: Study
Executive function grew at lower levels than normal, researchers found.
2 Chinese Vessels Reverse Course in Strait of Hormuz During Attempted Transit
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on March 27 ships tied to ‘enemy’ ports would not be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
Siblings Face Charges After Explosive Device Found Near US Military Base in Florida
One of the siblings remains in China after allegedly fleeing there with his sister, who was arrested upon returning to the United States.
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.
