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Judge Says Trump Admin Illegally Cut Billions in Grants From Blue States’ Climate Projects
The grants were initially canceled after a review found the projects were not financially feasible and did not advance the country’s energy needs.
Department of State Announces Revocation of 100,000 Visas in Trump’s Second Term
The revocations include 8,000 visas for foreign students and 2,500 specialized visas.
FCC Approves 7,500 New Satellites for Starlink Constellation
The latest development allows Starlink to optimize coverage and performance, enabling greater broadband connectivity.
DHS Launches New Office for Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies Ahead of World Cup
The new office is focused on strengthening national security amid growing threats from malicious drone use.
Maduro’s Capture Sparks Debate Among Observers in China and Taiwan Over US Deterrence
Trump’s Venezuela operation has fueled speculation in Beijing and Taipei about whether Washington has set a new precedent for confronting authoritarian leaders.
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Hegseth Says Proposed $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Is ‘Message to the World’
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will spend its budget wisely and squeeze ‘everything possible into the best capabilities in the world.’
10 Commandment Displays Became Law in Texas, Then the Lawsuits Came
A federal court is expected to hear lawsuits filed against laws in Louisiana and Texas directing schools to post the Ten Commandments.
US Airstrikes Against Iran ‘On the Table,’ White House Confirms
‘Airstrikes would be one of the many, many options’ that the administration could use, Leavitt said.
Meta Taps Former Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President, Vice Chair
The appointment comes as Meta doubles down on its artificial intelligence ambitions.
Trump Signals He Will Likely Keep ExxonMobil Out of Venezuela
‘They had problems in the past because they didn’t have Trump as a president,’ Trump told reporters.
Protesters Clash with Federal Agents, Conservative Influencers Outside ICE Facility in Minnesota
Conservative influencers Nick Sortor and Cam Higby were involved in a clash with demonstrators.
Trump Urges Cuba to Strike Deal With US After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela
Venezuela was Cuba’s top source for oil imports, which have largely been cut off since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces.
6 Killed in Shooting Spree in Mississippi; Suspect in Custody
Clay County District Attorney Scott Colom said his office will pursue the death penalty.
Operation Salvo Leads to Arrest of 54 Individuals in New York City: DHS
‘Roughly 60 percent of those arrested in Operation Salvo have been removed from the country so far,’ DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Unlawful Assembly Declared at Minneapolis Protest, Arrests Made
A handful of people were cuffed and taken into police custody.
Mortgage Rates Plunge as Government Plans Bond Buying—Here’s How It Works
Trump’s proposal has led to immediate results in the mortgage market.
Treasury Targets Somali-Linked Fraud in Minnesota Amid Terrorist Financing Concerns
Central to the crackdown is a new geographic targeting order covering Hennepin and Ramsey counties, which include Minneapolis and St. Paul.
US Military Seizes Another Tanker in Caribbean Sea ‘Without Incident’
The tanker, Olina, was suspected of being part of a ‘ghost fleet’ meant to evade U.S. sanctions.
