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How Bhattacharya’s NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, and High‑Risk Labs
The NIH director outlines efforts to reform the agency—largest public funder of biomedical research.
Trump’s Board of Peace Hosts Inaugural Meeting of Member States: What to Know
Member nations have pledged more than $5 billion toward Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, including committing thousands of personnel to security.
Why Netflix and Paramount Are Trying to Buy the Warner Bros. Empire
Netflix is looking to expand its content library, while Paramount has proposed acquiring the entire Warner Bros. business.
Transferred Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in US Prison
He was a key figure in a Mexico-based drug cartel, coordinating and transporting massive quantities of illegal drugs into America for years, the DOJ said.
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Noem Confirms Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s Departure From DHS
A source familiar with the matter says she was planning to leave in December but high-profile shootings in Minneapolis pushed it back.
Texas Probing School Districts Over Immigration Enforcement Protests
The attorney general’s office said schools took ‘little to no action’ to stop ‘large-scale’ instructional interruptions.
Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax
Rep. Kevin Kiley announced plans to introduce a bill to withhold certain federal funding from states that impose high gas taxes.
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Affordability Concerns Continue to Pressure Builder Sentiment, NAHB Says
The agency said demand for new construction has weakened, but remodeling remained strong due to low household mobility.
NASA Starts Countdown to 2nd Wet Dress Rehearsal for Artemis Moon Mission
NASA’s administrator said work was already underway to redesign the leaky connection point and correct the problem on the rocket built for Artemis III.
Democrats Make Counteroffer on DHS Funding as Shutdown Enters Day 4
Senate Democrats responded to a proposal unveiled by the White House this past week, with talks stuck on ICE enforcement limits.
Ukraine Must Reach a Deal With Russia Fast, Trump Says Ahead of Geneva Peace Talks
Delegations from the nations will meet in the Swiss city for the third round of trilateral talks aimed at ending the war.
High Schoolers to Be Tested on Nation’s Founding in National Competition Marking America’s 250th
The registration window for the qualifying Presidential 1776 Award online test is still open.
Utah’s GOP Say They Have Enough Support to Qualify Redistricting Ballot Initiative
The measure would scrap an independent panel and let legislators draw congressional maps. Utah’s Democratic Party launched an effort to remove signatures.
Robert Duvall, Legendary Actor and ‘The Godfather’ Star, Dies at 95
Duvall’s most memorable roles include his turns in two of ‘The Godfather’ films and ‘Apocalypse Now.’
Jeffries Says Democrats Ready to Spend Millions on Virginia Redistricting Measure
‘Republicans started this redistricting war, and Democrats have made it clear we’re going to finish it,’ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.
Border Czar Responds to DHS Reform Proposals by Democrats
Border czar Tom Homan reacted to the partial government shutdown during an interview on ’Face the Nation’ on Feb. 15.
Talks With US in Geneva May Include Energy, Mining, and Aircraft Deals, Iran Says
The Swiss ministry did not specify on which days the talks will occur, but Oman will act as a mediator like it did before.
Rubio Says US and Europe ‘Belong Together’, Urges Alignment With Trump’s Vision for Western Revival
Serving as both a warning and an invitation, Rubio’s remarks acknowledged ’mistakes’ made by both the U.S. and Europe in the decades following the Cold War.
Trump Says He Will Sign Orders to Require Voter ID for Midterms
Republican Sen. Susan Collins became the latest to support the SAVE Act.
Trump Says 2nd Carrier Group to Middle East Will Be Leaving Soon
The president expressed a willingness to support regime change in Iran, saying it ‘seems like that would be the best thing that could happen.’
