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A Look Back at Artemis II’s Historic Lunar Flyby
‘I hope people all over the world can be inspired by this push away from our planet,’ NASA lunar science lead Kelsey Young said.
DOJ Settles Surveillance Abuse Lawsuit With Former Trump Campaign Adviser Carter Page
Page worked as a foreign policy adviser for the president’s 2016 campaign.
Trump Disappointed With Mexico After Deaths of 2 CIA Agents, White House Says
The Mexican government’s response is insufficient in light of ongoing U.S. efforts to combat drug cartels, says press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Top Wall Street Law Firm Apologizes to Judge for AI Hallucination in Court Filing
The law firm told a federal judge that a motion contained inaccurate citations and other mistakes linked in part to AI hallucinations.
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Pentagon Upgrades Valor Awards for 7 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.
Los Angeles Schools Move to Limit Classroom Screen Time
The new policy follows an earlier cellphone ban as the district seeks balance between technology use and student well-being.
Feds Uncover DC-Area International Car Theft Ring
Six people were charged in connection to the alleged scheme connected to Africa, authorities reported.
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37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS to Refuse Trump’s Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
Under the order, the Postal Service would be prohibited from transmitting mail-in or absentee ballots to any voter not enrolled on a state’s eligibility list.
Military Budget Requests Record $338.8 Billion for Air Force, Space Force
The Space Force is looking at a 124 percent budget hike.
Iran Attacks, Seizes 2 Container Ships After Trump Extends Ceasefire
Shipping came under Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz region after the United States prolonged a truce while maintaining maritime pressure on Tehran.
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.
FBI Director Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic
The FBI director said in an April 20 complaint that the publication published an article despite being warned about ‘categorically false’ claims.
CBP to Begin First Phase of Tariff Refunds Following Supreme Court Ruling
The first phase would only cover ‘certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation,’ the agency said.
