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Obama Says Aliens Exist but Are Not Kept in Area 51
The former president is the first U.S. leader to confirm a belief in extraterrestrials, as the Pentagon continues to investigate around 1,600 reports of UFOs.
NAACP Sues Over 2020 Presidential Election Records FBI Seized in Fulton County, Georgia
The FBI on Jan. 28 carted away roughly 700 boxes of material.
Trump Calls in FEMA to Respond to Sewage Disaster in Potomac River
Testing of the river water revealed high levels of E. coli and other infectious bacteria.
Texas Attorney General Files New Lawsuit Against Utility Involved in Alleged Muslim-Only Development
The state seeks to remove board members from a utility district that voted to expand to include the proposed EPIC City after a ‘highly unusual’ meeting.
Democrat Senator Says Trump Team Making ‘Big Jumps’ on AUKUS Pact
‘[Trump has] put the right people into the leadership of this [AUKUS] in the Pentagon, who come at it from somewhat of a different perspective,’ said Tim Kaine.
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Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure at Philadelphia Airport
As of Feb. 13, the CDC reported 904 confirmed measles cases across the United States.
Harvard Denies DOJ Claims It Hasn’t Complied With Investigations
The Ivy League school insists it has been ’responding to the government’s inquiries in good faith.’
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Average Tax Refunds Jump by Nearly 11 Percent, Early IRS Data Show
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought widespread changes in the tax code, including an increase in the standard deductions.
Fed’s Bowman Signals New Mortgage Capital Rules for US Banks
The U.S. banking industry is bracing for the long-awaited Basel III Endgame framework.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Case Suggests Search Could Drag On
Since Nancy Guthrie went missing, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have released multiple videos pleading for her safe return.
Average Income for Home Ownership Drops From $122,000 to $111,000: Report
The median monthly mortgage payment has fallen to $2,675 over the past year as housing costs have declined.
2 High-Profile Transgender Surgery Cases Head to Trial
The Center for American Liberty attorney hopes that the cases of Chloe Cole and Luka Hein will build on the landmark $2 million Fox Varian verdict.
Automakers Pump Brakes on EV Investment as Federal Subsidies Stop
‘EVs will only grow very slowly from here on out due to a saturated market and lack of consumer demand,’ an energy analyst said.
US Announces Lethal Strike on Drug Boat in Caribbean
Three people aboard the vessel were killed in the latest operation under Operation Southern Spear, the U.S. Southern Command said.
What to Know About the Agencies Affected in DHS Shutdown
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired on Feb. 14 after lawmakers remained in a deadlock over immigration policy.
Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC Can Proceed, Judge Rules
The British broadcaster attempted to stay the suit, brought over its editing of Trump’s Jan. 6., 2021, speech, but a Florida judge has set a hearing date.
Puerto Rico Enacts Law Defining Unborn Children as ‘Human Beings’ in Penal Code
While the new law focuses on homicide statutes, critics say it could have ripple effects beyond that.
Remembering 108 Children, Grieving Parents Urge Snapchat Reforms
The social media platform says it has fought illegal activity, such as drug dealing—which the parents blame for fentanyl deaths of children.
Judge: Trump Admin Cannot End Deportation Protection for South Sudanese Nationals
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely acted arbitrarily when she ended the protection, U.S. District Judge Patti Saris says.
EPA Rescinds Obama-Era Finding That Served as Basis for Climate Regulation
The Trump administration eliminated a 2009 finding that six greenhouse gases are a danger to public health.