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OB-GYN Group Recommends 4 Vaccines During Pregnancy, Diverging From CDC
The federal government only recommends three shots for all pregnant women.
26 Gang Members Charged in Case Tied to 5 Murders
An additional seven illegal immigrants arrested during the crackdown have been deported or are undergoing deportation proceedings.
US CENTCOM Says It Disabled 3rd Tanker to Enforce Iran Blockade
Central Command added that it has disabled nine vessels and redirected 135 ships that complied with the military’s directives.
Pentagon Put on Lockdown Over Air Quality
Department of War staff were ordered to shelter in place for safety reasons, according to the Pentagon.
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Trump Nominates Former Consumer Protection Official Brian Johnson to Lead CFPB
The nomination is now with the Senate for confirmation.
DOJ Says UC Davis Medical School Used Race-Based Admissions
The DOJ made its conclusion after a six-month investigation into the medical school’s admissions practices. The school refuted the DOJ’s findings.
Defendant in Deadly LA Wildfires Wanted ‘Revenge Against Society,’ Prosecutor Says
In opening statements, attorneys sparred over the cause of the catastrophic Palisades Fire and the defendant’s alleged motive.
FIFA World Cup Gets Underway Across North America
More than 100 games will be played across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
DC Homicides Down 46 Percent in 2026 as Crime Keeps Dropping in Nation’s Capital
Overall, there has been a broad decline in the major crime categories, except for assault with a dangerous weapon.
Trump Asks Congress for Short-Term Extension of FISA Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears
The president called for a temporary extension of Section 702 as Democrats block renewal over his pick of Bill Pulte to lead U.S. intelligence.
Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks, Playgrounds, Trails
The investments will support projects that improve the quality of life for local people, the department said.
Trump-Tapped Flippo Poised to Take GOP Nod in Deep Red Nevada House Primary
The retired Air Force officer holds a double-digit percentage point lead over James Settelmeyer in the GOP race to succeed retiring eight-term Rep. Mark Amodei.
Nevada AG to Challenge Lombardo for Governor in November
Nevada has undergone a shift in voter registration since 2021, with Democrats losing more than 60,000 registered voters and the GOP gaining 20,000.
Republican Steve Hilton Advances in California Governor’s Race
Voters will decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in November.
Doctor Appointed to Lead NIH’s Infectious Disease Institute
Dr. John Powers III is serving as acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
US Launches Strikes on Iran in Response to Downing of Helicopter
Trump had earlier vowed to retaliate, hours after he announced negotiations with Tehran were in their ‘final throes.’
NIH Researchers Facing Charges Had Brought Viral Samples on Planes Before: Emails
‘Numbnuts lost the first shipment,’ one wrote.
Key Primaries in Maine, Nevada, Other States: What to Know
The Maine Senate race has attracted the most attention, with Democratic candidate Graham Platner, an oysterman by trade, facing several controversies.
