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Democrat Wins GOP-Held Florida Seat That Includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples by 2.4 percentage points.
Federal Judge Voices Concerns Over War Department’s Ban of Anthropic
The artificial intelligence company argued that it is facing illegal retaliation for its ethical concerns.
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Pentagon to Deploy Army Paratroopers to Middle East
The Pentagon’s plans for the 82nd Airborne Division in the region are unclear.
Investigators Zero in on Key Date in Nancy Guthrie Case: ‘Something Occurred on Jan. 11’
Pima County sheriff Chris Nanos says newly uncovered information suggests activity connected to the woman’s disappearance may have taken place on that date.
USDA, HHS Promote ‘Product of USA’ Labeling for American Farmers, Ranchers
The labeling standard is voluntary and is designed to help American farms and educate consumers about what it means.
Only Way to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Is Pact Between Gulf States and Iran: Analysts
There is no military solution that ensures safety of ships in the Persian Gulf, experts conclude at a Houston energy conference forum.
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USDA Issues Health Alert on Ground Beef After ‘Foreign Material’ Found
Two complaints were submitted to the producer, leading to the discovery of the problem, the agency says.
Audit Finds California District May Have Issued Unauthorized Diplomas to Students in China
The Pegasus school in China claims to offer ‘authentic Californian education,’ with a majority of its students admitted into top U.S. universities.
California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline
The Energy Department has said the restoration of the onshore oil pipelines in California was necessary to address supply disruption risks.
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NASA Fast-Tracks Plans for $20 Billion Moon Base
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman also wants to accelerate launch capabilities to land crews on the lunar surface every six months.
Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to Not Pursue Nuclear Weapons
‘There won’t be any nuclear weapons. Iran has agreed to that,’ the president said.
Rubio Testifies in Former Congressman’s Venezuela Lobbying Trial
In a heavily secured Miami courtroom, the secretary of state described a long and close relationship with Rivera.
Energy Executive Alan Armstrong Appointed to Mullin’s Senate Seat
The appointment comes amid a politically tense period for Gov. Stitt, who is set to leave office in January 2027.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Asylum Seekers Can Apply for Asylum at the Border
The disagreement turns on the meaning of the words ‘arrives in.’
National Guard Troops Deployed to Cities Will Receive Active Duty Benefits, Trump Says
The president makes the announcement while in Memphis, Tenn., to hail the success of a safe-city task force.
Sheriff Investigating Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Says Case Hasn’t Gone Cold
‘The case will get us there. We let the evidence show us the way,’ sheriff said.
Trump Says US Not Negotiating With Iranian Leader Khamenei in Ongoing Talks
Iranian state-run media, however, disputed that any talks were being held, citing unnamed sources in the Iranian regime.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Ballots Received After Election Day Are Counted
An appeals court previously held that a Mississippi law allowing late-arriving ballots to be counted violated federal law.
US Challenges China’s UN Influence, Backs Taiwan’s Global Role, Ambassador Waltz Says
‘We have seen the Chinese very aggressively leverage their funding with demands in terms of positions,’ Waltz said.
‘Unapologetically American’: Memorial Services Held for 2 Soldiers Killed in Iran War
People in Florida and Kentucky showed their respects for casualties of Operation Epic Fury.
This Obscure Program Feeds the H-1B Visa—Meet Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration could soon propose changes to OPT, which has grown significantly in recent decades.
US Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil Stranded at Sea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will ‘use the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep the price down’ as the war continues.
