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Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for Marines Impacted by Attack During Afghanistan Withdrawal
The Pentagon credited the Marines with continuing to support evacuation efforts despite receiving indications of an impending attack.
Chinese College Student Arrested for Allegedly Photographing US Military Planes at Nebraska Base
‘The tentacles of Chinese Communist Party spy apparatus poses a real threat to our country,’ Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said.
Military Budget Requests Record $338.8 Billion for Air Force, Space Force
The Space Force is looking at a 124 percent budget hike.
Goshen’s New Mayor Scott Wohl Shares His Vision
Wohl became mayor of the Village of Goshen after the former mayor resigned.
USDA, Palantir Strike $300 Million Deal to Modernize Farm Programs, Strengthen Security
Partnership aims to streamline services for farmers while addressing supply chain risks and concern over foreign influence, such as China purchasing farmland.
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Voting Rights Groups Sue to Stop DOJ From Collecting State Voter Lists
The complaint alleges that the Department of Justice attempted to usurp states’ authority.
Nebraska Agrees to Halt In-State Tuition, Scholarship Programs for Illegal Immigrants
The Justice Dept. has been successful in challenging similar laws in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, and lawsuits are pending in other states.
Man Allegedly Attacks Elderly Falun Gong Practitioner in Southern California
Witnesses say the man attempted to destroy Falun Gong-related materials and then assaulted May Zhang multiple times.
Trump Picks University Professor Christopher Phelan to Lead White House Economic Council
Christopher Phelan previously served as a senior economist in the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
Senate Moves Forward on $70 Billion Measure to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
Republicans will use the budget reconciliation process to pass a bill that funds immigration enforcement, ending a 67-day standoff.
Southern Poverty Law Center Charged With Fraud Over Payments to Informants in Extremist Groups
The DOJ alleges that the Southern Poverty Law Center defrauded donors by raising $3 million to pay informants in white supremacist and other extremist groups.
Fewer People Getting Measles Vaccine Because of Government COVID Actions: RFK Jr.
The health secretary pushed back on assertions that he is responsible for the spike in measles cases in recent months.
US Military Ends Influenza Vaccine Mandate
‘The War Department continues to take decisive action to once again restore freedom and strength to our joint force,’ the secretary of war said.
Transportation Department to Invest $7 Billion in Rail Projects
The United States has fewer metro miles per capita in operation than any other G7 nation.
Day in Photos: Shooting in Louisiana, Boston Marathon, and Hill of the Seven Colors
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Portable Phone Chargers Recalled Again, After Reports of Burn Injuries, 1 Death
Lithium-ion battery in 429,000 devices can ‘overheat and ignite, posing risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards,’ officials, company say.
Doctor Group Updates Guidance on Breast Cancer Screening
Women designated at average risk for breast cancer and aged 50 to 74 should receive biennial screening mammography, the group recommends.
Michigan AG Rejects DOJ’s Request to Access Wayne County 2024 Ballots
The Justice Department said the request was intended to ensure that ‘federal election laws were not violated in the November 2024 election.’
Gunman Kills 8 Children, Including 7 of His Own, in Louisiana Shooting
Police identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins, who fatally shot seven of his children and another child.