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Court Grants Preliminary Approval of $38 Billion Visa, Mastercard ‘Swipe Fee’ Settlement
The decision follows a 2024 rejection of a proposed $30 billion settlement deemed insufficient.
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.
DOJ Seizes 13 Domains in Alleged Chinese Spy Scheme
Federal authorities seized 13 internet domains that prosecutors say were part of a Chinese intelligence-linked recruitment scheme.
FBI Searches California Aerospace Plant Where Chemical Tank Overheated
Investigators planned to seize evidence, paperwork, and other items related to last month’s incident.
AI Security Startup Cyera Raises $600 Million in Latest Funding Round
Cyera’s rapid rise in valuation underscores growing demand for data security alongside widespread AI adoption in modern enterprises.
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10,000 Arrested in Monthslong Memphis Anti-Crime Operation, US Marshals Say
The task force was signed into law by President Donald Trump last September due to high violent crime rates in Memphis.
US Colleges Missing the Mark in Training Reading Teachers, New Report Says
Too many programs still teach debunked methods like cuing children to guess words they don’t know.
California Gets 80 Percent of Federal Cash for Illegal Immigrant Families: Report
The Golden State was the primary driver of national welfare spending on families with illegal immigrant parents, according to the report.
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Honda Recalls 880,000 Vehicles for Defective Rear Suspension Components
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue could cause drivers to lose control.
‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America
Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.
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.
27 States Sign Up for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Taxpayers can secure credits of up to $1,700 for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations.
DHS Directs ICE to Deport Foreign Citizens Who Illegally Vote in Federal Elections
The directive instructs the agency that they don’t need a conviction to deport non-Americans who illegally vote or make a false claim of citizenship.
Man Accused in Fatal Charlotte Train Stabbing Found Incompetent to Stand Trial
Brown will be committed to a federal facility for treatment with resumption of his trial contingent on his being declared competent.
US Issues Travel Advisories Against 4 African Nations
Congo and Uganda are facing an outbreak of Ebola that has infected about 550 individuals.
Trump Says US in ‘Final Throes’ of Iran Deal, Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen Within Days
The president credited a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports for pushing Iran toward a deal as negotiations enter a final phase.
Trump Says US Pilots Safe After Helicopter Crash in Strait of Hormuz
The crash occurred amid renewed exchanges of missiles between Israel and Iran.
Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to Chinese Military Groups Blacklist
The designation prevents the Pentagon from procuring from the listed firms.
DOJ Asks Courts to Strip 17 Criminals of US Citizenship
‘When criminal aliens exploit the naturalization process by breaking the law, there are consequences,’ the acting attorney general said.
