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Watchdog Uncovers Massive Fraud, Waste in Obamacare Insurance Tax Credits
For plan year 2024, GAO identified almost 66,000 SSNs that had more than 366 days of coverage.
US Sanctions Venezuelans Citing Tren de Aragua Ties
The alleged financial leader of Tren de Aragua was among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department.
Federal Judge Approves Refunds for Jan. 6 Couple Pardoned by Trump
‘Having viewed the question afresh, the court now agrees with the defendants,’ U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said.
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State Department to Require Social Media Review for H-1B Visa Applicants
Student visa and exchange visitor applicants are already being subject to an online presence review.
Education Groups Propose Minimum Teaching Workload for Public University Professors
Tenure should be based on instruction rather than the publication of scholarly journal articles that no one outside of academia reads, policy expert says.
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US to Restrict Visas for Nigerians Carrying Out Anti-Christian Violence: Rubio
The United State ‘is taking decisive action in response to the mass killings and violence against Christians [in Nigeria],’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Senators Push to Designate Russia a Terrorist State Amid Allegations of Mass Child Kidnapping, Brainwashing
Ukraine has said it is ‘non-negotiable’ that all kidnapped children must be returned before Kyiv accepts any peace deal with Moscow.
Key Takeaways From Isaacman’s 2nd Nomination Hearing for NASA Chief
Trump’s nominee for NASA administrator said he would lead with urgency.
Jack Smith Subpoenaed for Deposition Before House Judiciary Committee, Jordan Says
Smith had charged Trump in Washington over his challenging the results of the 2020 election.
IRS, Treasury Issue Guidance on Trump Accounts
Five types of contributions can be made to a child’s IRA account until the child turns 18.
San Francisco Sues Major Food Companies Over Ultra-Processed Products, Citing Health Crisis
The lawsuit alleges companies engineered addictive ultra-processed foods despite known health risks, pushing costs onto public systems and taxpayers.
Husband of Ex-New York Governor Aide Recorded Millions in Payments From China, Files Show
The defendants had a master list for a web of financial transactions. Prosecutors allege they were laundering illicit gains.
Top FDA Drug Regulator Departing After Weeks in Position
Dr. Richard Pazdur was named head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research in November.
Trump Reiterates Plan to Issue Tariff Dividend Payments, Increase Tax Refunds
The president and members of his Cabinet touted a message around the economy during a Tuesday White House meeting.
Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Overturn Ruling on Bayer’s Roundup
Leaving the ruling in place means ‘a jury may second-guess the agency’s science-based judgments,’ the government said.
Trump to Host Leaders of Congo, Rwanda on Thursday
The White House said the meeting will be to sign the peace agreement reached earlier this year ending their 30 year war.
US Lowers Tariffs on South Korean Cars to 15 Percent
Shares of Korean car companies rose on the announcement, which followed South Korea’s move to codify into law its investment commitments to the United States.
Apple’s AI Chief Is Stepping Down
The tech giant’s outgoing AI leader will be replaced by a former Microsoft executive.
