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Hegseth Says Number of Iranian Missiles Fired Hit Lowest Point Since Start of War
‘Our job is to ensure that we compel Iran to realize that this new regime ... is in a better place if they make that deal,’ the Pentagon chief says.
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Supreme Court Rules ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban Violates First Amendment
The case, Chiles v. Salazar, was brought by a therapist who alleged Colorado’s ban violated her right to free expression.
JPMorgan’s ‘American Dream Initiative’ to Boost Small Business Lending by $80 Billion
The largest U.S. bank plans to increase its number of small business clients from 7 million to 10 million.
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Treasury Unveils Whistleblower Portal to Combat Transnational Medicare, Medicaid Fraud Rings
The advisory outlined a 10–30 percent reward for whistleblowers with information leading to successful enforcement.
College Sports Faces a Reckoning Over Athletes’ Compensation
Until 2021, student players were not able to profit off their name, image, and likeness. A June 2025 settlement with the NCAA has sparked controversy.
Costco Expands Gas Access With First-Ever Standalone Stations—What to Know
The move marks a notable departure from the company’s longstanding practice of locating gas stations at its warehouse stores.
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Supreme Court Declines Appeal About Parental Rights Over Child’s Gender Transition
Lower courts did not consider whether the mother’s rights were violated because they threw out the case on procedural grounds.
4 Things to Know About SCOTUS Case That Could Redefine Birthright Citizenship
The justices will consider whether Trump’s order excluding children of illegal immigrants from birthright citizenship violates the 14th Amendment.
Michigan Synagogue Attack Was Hezbollah-Inspired, Targeted Children: FBI
Officials said suspect Ayman Ghazali was on a ’special operation' to kill as many Jews as he possibly could.
Fed Hike Forecasts Fade as Investors Stick to Higher-for-Longer Rates
Federal Reserve did not see rising inflation expectations from higher crude oil prices.
America’s Half a Trillion Dollar Sewage Problem
Fixing aging sewer pipes nationwide will cost hundreds of billions of dollars. Meanwhile, thousands of spills occur every year.
New Restrictions on SNAP Purchases to Take Effect in More States in April
The SNAP program had 40.7 million people participating nationwide at a monthly cost of $7.97 billion as of November 2025.
US Energy Regulator Says Iran War Underscores Urgency in Expanding Nation’s Pipeline Network
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett tells reporters at Houston conference that Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights need for permitting speed.
US Likely Doesn’t Have to ‘Be There’ for NATO, Trump Says
President Donald Trump said most European allies ‘weren’t there’ for the United States during the conflict with Iran.
Trump Says Iran Strikes Ongoing With Thousands of Military Targets Remaining
The president says the U.S. can quickly neutralize remaining Iran targets as conflict enters fourth week, amid ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Urges Saudi–Israel Normalization After Iran War Ends
The president voiced hope that more countries will join the Abraham Accords.
Iran Conflict Hits US Consumer Sentiment, Fuels Inflation Worries: UMich
Newest data could add to the Federal Reserve’s worries about inflation expectations.
DOJ Opens Probes Into Possible Race Discrimination at 3 Medical Schools
The Trump administration has been scrutinizing universities through a series of investigations and executive actions.
Virginia Gun Rights Advocates Brace for 2 Dozen Gun Control Laws to Take Effect July
Gun rights activists expect Gov. Abigail Spanberger to sign all the gun control bills in the wake of gaining a Democratic trifecta in the 2025 election.
