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Indiana Online Transparency Tool Makes Teachers Think Twice, State AG Says
Other states hesitate to implement their own Eyes on Education portal because of potential pushback or litigation.
Middle East Analyst Sees No Relief in Fuel Costs, Expects ‘Military Action’ Soon in Hormuz Strait
A veteran market monitor says that among the emergency measures being mulled by the Trump administration could be ‘some kind of military action.’
Dr. Oz Says He’s Eyeing Florida in Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that the state will work with the federal Medicare agency.
New Bill to Counter Forced Organ Harvesting Could Help Free China, Says ‘Killed to Order’ Author
A Senate bill reintroduced with bipartisan support could change the relationship between the Chinese people and the CCP, says Jan Jekielek.
Eight States Sue to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar–Tegna Deal
The proposed deal had drawn support from President Donald Trump, who said it would benefit competition against national networks.
US Looking to Seize Iranian Defectors’ Money: Bessent
Trump said there are ‘a lot of military defections in Iran.’
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US F-35 Stealth Fighter Damaged in Combat Mission Over Iran
A Pentagon spokesperson says the aircraft made an emergency landing. The incident is under investigation.
Judge Strikes Down Law Requiring Display of Ten Commandments in Arkansas Classrooms
‘The only reason to display a sacred, religious text in every classroom is to proselytize to children,’ the judge said.
Civil Rights Icon Cesar Chavez’s Family, Officials React to Sexual Assault Accusations
Texas is the first state to cancel its official state holiday honoring Chavez after an investigation into alleged assaults was published.
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New York City Council Speaker Condemns Judge’s Order to Deport Staffer
‘That is an extreme, cruel, inhumane outcome based on a technical procedural issue,’ Menin told reporters.
Hegseth Confirms Pentagon Seeking $200 Billion in Additional Funding for Iran War
Addressing reports the Pentagon is seeking the extra Iran-related funding, Hegseth said, ‘Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys.’
US Has a New Ally in Latin America—Here’s Why It Matters
Chilean President José Antonio Kast’s election signals new opportunities for deeper security cooperation, analysts say.
Minneapolis to Require Some Child Care Providers to Submit Attendance Records Amid Fraud Investigations
Minneapolis has been rocked with fraud scandals relating to child care.
US Has Flown 8,000 Flights, Struck 7,800 Iranian Targets, CENTCOM Says
Iranian state media warned that its military will likely attack neighboring countries’ oil refineries.
US Treasury Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions as Oil Supply Tightens During Iran War
The Treasury’s license provides targeted relief from sanctions, but it does not lift the penalties altogether.
High Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Raises Heart Attack Risk: Study
‘We saw a clear dose-response relationship,’ one of the authors says.
Juliana Stratton Wins Senate Democratic Primary in Illinois
Given Illinois’s Democratic lean, Stratton is all but guaranteed to win in the midterms in November.
Senator Warns of Threat Posed by Chinese Nationals Receiving US Flight Training
Chinese nationals receive U.S. flight training as China faces military and civilian pilot shortfall, according to Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.).
Federal Government Cannot Implement Sweeping Funding Freeze: Appeals Court
The Trump administration tried freezing trillions of dollars in funding, prompting a legal challenge.
Number of US Troops Wounded in Iran War Rises to About 200
In total, 13 U.S. troops have have been killed since the United States and Israel launched a joint military mission to target Iran.
Virginia Democrats Pass Sweeping Agenda in First Trifecta Session but Adjourn Without a Budget
Meanwhile, Virginia GOP said Democrats were ‘breaking every promise they made on affordability.’
