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Israel Accelerates Strikes on Iran’s Military Industry as Cease-Fire Prospects Loom
Israeli operations are intensifying alongside a parallel U.S.-led track to settle the conflict through diplomacy and end the war.
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Cartels Are Going ‘Broke’ as US Fentanyl Supply Drops by Almost 60 Percent: Homan
Officials report declining fentanyl availability and purity, attributing trends to stronger border measures and disruptions to chemical supply chains.
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Federal Education Department to Downsize Washington Headquarters, Citing Cost Savings
The relocation is aimed at cutting costs while transferring space to the Energy Department, reducing federal building footprint.
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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.
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In Charts: Audits Spotlight Unusual Trends in Medicaid Spending for Autism Care
Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny.
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Senate Passes Funding for Most of DHS
The measure now goes to the House, which is expected to consider it on Friday.
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Trump Signs Order Barring Federal Contractors From Engaging in DEI Practices
The order directs agencies to ‘cancel, terminate, or suspend contracts’ with contractors that fail to comply.
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US Company Produces Critical Rare Earth Material Domestically, First in Decades
Terbium oxide can be used in permanent magnets for electric vehicles and in the defense industry.
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Alaska Mine Testing Shows Ore Exceeds Military-Grade Quality
The domestically sourced stibnite ore can be processed into antimony needed for U.S. military ammunition and other applications.
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Thune Says Republicans Have Given Their ‘Last and Final’ Offer to End DHS Shutdown
At the center of the dispute is Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as Democrats demand reforms to the DHS agency.
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Trump’s Signature to Appear on US Currency—First Time in History for a Sitting President
The move coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Designation of Anthropic as Supply-Chain Risk
The artificial intelligence company has argued that it’s facing illegal retaliation for its ethical concerns.
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Trump Praises National Guard: ‘I Never Want to Take Them Out of DC’
President Donald Trump praised the National Guard’s work in Washington during his Cabinet meeting on March 26.
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Trump to Sign Order to Pay TSA Agents
Transportation Security Administration agents have not been paid since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown in mid-February.
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FTC Chairman Warns Payment Firms Against Denying Service Based on Ideology
Letters to PayPal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard cite concerns over denial of service based on political or religious beliefs.
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Texas Judge Dismisses X Corp’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Advertisers
Elon Musk’s legal team failed to prove advertisers violated antitrust laws, the district court judge ruled.
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Senate Democrats Reject GOP Amendment to Require Photo ID to Cast Ballot
The 53–47 party-line vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, coming amid a marathon debate session on the SAVE America Act.
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Trump–Kennedy Center Confirms Bill Maher Will Receive 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The comedian will be honored on June 28, reversing previous comments made by the Trump administration denying reports of his selection.
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Israel Accelerates Strikes on Iran’s Military Industry as Cease-Fire Prospects Loom
Israeli operations are intensifying alongside a parallel U.S.-led track to settle the conflict through diplomacy and end the war.
|
Cartels Are Going ‘Broke’ as US Fentanyl Supply Drops by Almost 60 Percent: Homan
Officials report declining fentanyl availability and purity, attributing trends to stronger border measures and disruptions to chemical supply chains.
|
Federal Education Department to Downsize Washington Headquarters, Citing Cost Savings
The relocation is aimed at cutting costs while transferring space to the Energy Department, reducing federal building footprint.
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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.
|
In Charts: Audits Spotlight Unusual Trends in Medicaid Spending for Autism Care
Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny.
|
Senate Passes Funding for Most of DHS
The measure now goes to the House, which is expected to consider it on Friday.
|
Trump Signs Order Barring Federal Contractors From Engaging in DEI Practices
The order directs agencies to ‘cancel, terminate, or suspend contracts’ with contractors that fail to comply.
|
US Company Produces Critical Rare Earth Material Domestically, First in Decades
Terbium oxide can be used in permanent magnets for electric vehicles and in the defense industry.
|
Alaska Mine Testing Shows Ore Exceeds Military-Grade Quality
The domestically sourced stibnite ore can be processed into antimony needed for U.S. military ammunition and other applications.
|
Thune Says Republicans Have Given Their ‘Last and Final’ Offer to End DHS Shutdown
At the center of the dispute is Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as Democrats demand reforms to the DHS agency.
|
Trump’s Signature to Appear on US Currency—First Time in History for a Sitting President
The move coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
|
Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Designation of Anthropic as Supply-Chain Risk
The artificial intelligence company has argued that it’s facing illegal retaliation for its ethical concerns.
|
Trump Praises National Guard: ‘I Never Want to Take Them Out of DC’
President Donald Trump praised the National Guard’s work in Washington during his Cabinet meeting on March 26.
|
Trump to Sign Order to Pay TSA Agents
Transportation Security Administration agents have not been paid since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown in mid-February.
|
FTC Chairman Warns Payment Firms Against Denying Service Based on Ideology
Letters to PayPal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard cite concerns over denial of service based on political or religious beliefs.
|
Texas Judge Dismisses X Corp’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Advertisers
Elon Musk’s legal team failed to prove advertisers violated antitrust laws, the district court judge ruled.
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Senate Democrats Reject GOP Amendment to Require Photo ID to Cast Ballot
The 53–47 party-line vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, coming amid a marathon debate session on the SAVE America Act.
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Trump–Kennedy Center Confirms Bill Maher Will Receive 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The comedian will be honored on June 28, reversing previous comments made by the Trump administration denying reports of his selection.
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