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Rep. Tony Gonzales Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
The announcement comes after GOP leadership urged the congressman to abandon his bid, after he admitted to an affair with a former aide who died by suicide.
Trump Touts Swift Progress in Operation Against Iran, Says Cuba Also on His To-Do List
‘They want to make a deal so badly,’ Trump said of Cuba’s communist government. ‘You have no idea.’
Nearly 20,000 Americans Have Safely Returned Home From the Middle East: State Department
About 25,000 flights into and out of the region from Saturday through Thursday have been canceled.
Savannah Guthrie Marks First ‘Today’ Show Studio Appearance, as Search for Missing Mother Continues
In an emotional in-person, untelevised meeting, Guthrie thanked her colleagues for their support amid the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Operation Epic Fury Won’t Become ‘Forever War’—Goals Are Limited: Pentagon Official
Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby drew bipartisan heat in a House hearing for not working with Congress in drafting President Trump’s security strategy.
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US Embassy in Kuwait Shut Down as Iran Conflict Continues
‘While there have been no reported injuries to U.S. personnel, the safety of Americans abroad remains the highest priority,’ the State Department says.
Health Department Says States Can’t Take Kids From Parents Over Gender Identity Disputes
‘Parents have the right to raise their children according to their sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convictions,’ a department official said.
Pop Star Britney Spears Booked, Released After DUI Arrest in Southern California
The ‘Princess of Pop’ is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior court on May 4.
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Austin Police Release Video, 911 Calls From Mass Shooting That May Be Terrorism-Related
In the 911 calls, frantic bystanders can be heard screaming while victims plead for help. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a possible act of terrorism.
US Home Relistings Hit Record High Ahead of Spring Buying Season
A third of the homes relisted in January came back on the market for less than their original asking price, according to Redfin.
Hegseth Signs Joint Declaration to Boost Counter-Cartel Efforts in Western Hemisphere
The U.S. secretary of war calls for western hemisphere nations to work together against cartels and address other shared security concerns.
Medical Schools Commit to Providing More Nutrition Education, RFK Jr. Announces
‘This is how we make America healthy again,’ the Health and Human Services secretary said.
House Oversight Committee Votes to Subpoena Attorney General Bondi
Democrats have pushed for full release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
DeSantis’s AI Bill of Rights Passes Florida State Senate
The lower chamber’s speaker has said he wants to leave AI regulations to the federal government.
US Eyes Complete Air Superiority Over Iran as Conflict Nears 1 Week
U.S. military leaders reported strikes on more than 20 Iranian warships and significant drops in Iranian drone and missile attacks since Feb. 28.
NATO’s Air Defense Downs Iranian Missile Over Turkey
U.S. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense provision likely won’t be initiated.
Mamdani’s Universal Free Child Care Ready for 2,000 New York City 2-Year-Olds
Officials indicated that higher taxes are not needed to fund the program.
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Set for November Match Up With Republican Eric Flores
Democratic Incumbent Rep. Vicente Gonzalez will face Trump-endorsed Eric Flores in the midterm election in the 34th Congressional District.
Strikes on Iran Will Cut at the CCP: Gordon Chang
Chang noted that ‘this is a consequential moment’ in which the Chinese regime could lash out, for internal reasons unclear to the West.
4 Takeaways From Noem’s Testimony Before Senate Judiciary Committee
The secretary criticized the Democrats for the partial shutdown of DHS, saying the funding lapse undermines national security.
IRS Publishes New Schedule for Taxpayers to Claim Important Deductions
The schedule is applicable when submitting tax year 2025 returns, with the filing deadline set at April 15.
