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Washington Becomes Latest Democrat-Led State to Tax Millionaires, Sparking Legal Fight
Washington joins other Democrat-led states in taxing millionaires after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a 9.9 percent income tax, drawing immediate legal challenges.
US Warplanes Struck 200 Short-Notice Targets in Iran, Hegseth Says
The ‘dynamic strikes’ were guided in mid-air by real-time intelligence updates to exploit windows of opportunity.
Trump Says US in Talks With Iran’s Parliament Speaker
Iranian officials have denied that any direct negotiations are occurring.
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Coast Guard Repatriates 60 Illegal Immigrants After Intercepting Vessel off Puerto Rico
Another vessel with 15 illegal immigrants, all Mexican nationals, was interdicted last week offshore San Diego.
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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Merck’s Non-Statin Cholesterol Drug Performs Well in Trial, Company Says
The oral drug was evaluated in a phase 3 trial.
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.
DNC Playbook Offers Self-Critique of Party’s Organizing Failures Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The party acknowledges plummeting voter contact rates, a loss of 2.4 million registered voters, and eroding support among key groups.
State Department Updates Warnings for Countries Amid Iran War: 4 Things to Know
A number of Middle Eastern countries are under Level 4 or Level 3 advisories.
US Fighter Jets Intercept Civilian Aircraft Flying Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
The North American Aerospace Defense Command said its fighter jets have safely escorted the plane out of the area.
Senators Plan Taiwan Trip Ahead of Trump’s Summit With Xi Jinping
The trip could cause friction with Chinese leadership, which opposes relations with Taiwan and sees it as a challenge to Beijing’s claim of sovereignty.
‘No Kings’ Protests Held Across US
Organizers say thousands of events are planned nationally to oppose President Donald Trump’s agenda for the third time since his inauguration in January 2025.
Europe Needs ‘Trump-Style Revolution’ to Fight Globalism, Former UK Prime Minister Says
Former prime ministers from Poland and the UK, speaking at CPAC, describe pressure from elites to open their borders.
House Passes 60-Day Stopgap Bill to Fund DHS
Transportation Security Administration agents have been working without pay since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown on Feb. 14.
SBA Announces ‘Grocery Guarantee’ Loan Program for American Farmers
The loan is expected to help businesses maintain capital and inventory levels, and thus reduce grocery costs for consumers.
Vance Vows ‘Whole of Government Approach’ to Tackle Fraud
The vice president led the first meeting of the White House Anti-Fraud Task Force on Friday.
US Provides $25 Million for Return of Ukrainian Children
A U.N. investigation earlier this month found that Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children during the war amounted to a crime against humanity.
