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US Troops at Risk of Being Targeted Using Phone Location Data, Pentagon Says
The U.S. military issued its highest force protection alert on Feb. 28, as U.S. forces entered combat with Iran.
Bessent Says Fate of $250 Trump Bill Is in Congress’s Hands
The Treasury secretary deferred to congressional leaders when questioned about the bill during a White House briefing.
DOJ Sues 4 States Over Denial of Undercover License Plates for Federal Officers
The department said Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts are endangering federal law enforcement agents by refusing to provide special license plates.
FDA Advisers Recommend Next COVID-19 Vaccines Target XFG Variant
All but one adviser voted for the recommendation.
US Cuts Tariffs on Select Taiwan Goods, but Chip Question Remains Open
The Federal Register notice covers auto parts, wood products, and civil aircraft components; Taiwan is still seeking clarity on semiconductor treatment.
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Iran Targets Kuwait With Missile Attack, US Alleges Ceasefire Violation
The attacks marked the latest flare-up threatening U.S.–Iran negotiations aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
Justice Department Sues University of California, Alleging Anti-Semitic Educational Environment
The university is accused of violating Title VI regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Republican Jim Desmond Leads Congressional Race in San Diego
One poll shows Desmond with a 19-point lead.
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Election Forecasters Shift Ratings in Texas Senate Race After Paxton Nomination
Texas voters have not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1988, when Sen. Lloyd Bentsen won reelection.
United States Sanctions Iran’s New Hormuz Control Agency
Washington combined new sanctions with military defense operations near the Strait of Hormuz.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Presidential Run
The Michigan governor said she will not run for president in 2028 and plans to take time off after her term ends in January 2027.
US Embassy in Kyiv Says It’s Staying Open Despite Russia Warning Diplomats to Leave
Moscow said it was preparing to launch the strikes in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack on a university in Russian-controlled Ukraine.
As Electricity Costs Spike, Renewable Energy Divestments Emerge as Theme of Midterms
From Biden’s green energy edicts to Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ policies, voters may seek payback for costly reversals in federal direction at the ballot box.
Day in Photos: Golders Green Fire, Ghanaian Nationals Evacuated, and Coastal Erosion in England
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Over-the-Counter Bloating Medication Recalled Across US
The notice published by the FDA said that 285,330 blister cards of Gas-X are recalled over a labeling issue.
EU Defense Chief Echoes Trump’s ‘Peace Through Strength’ in Push to Rearm Europe
The senior official urged Europe to expand arms production and strengthen Kyiv as momentum grows for negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
US Military Hits Drug Trafficking Boat in Pacific With Lethal Kinetic Strike
U.S. Southern Command said, ‘Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.’
Supreme Court Hands DOJ an Initial Win in Dispute Over Immigration Judges’ Speech
A federal appeals court previously injected issues into the case that were not argued in court, the justices said.
Merged Federal Agency to Manage Massive Expansion in Proposed Offshore Oil Development
Democrats question how the Marine Minerals Administration’s trimmed staffing can ensure safety. Republicans wonder if it can keep pace with permitting demands.
Supreme Court Won’t Intervene in NFL Coach’s Case Alleging Racial Discrimination
Brian Flores, a Miami Dolphins head coach and current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, alleges he faced discrimination from the league.
Federal Court Blocks Alabama’s New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The judges said the map, which redraws a majority-black district, ‘intentionally discriminated based on race.’ The state could appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
All Evacuation Orders Lifted for Residents Near Damaged Chemical Tank
County health officials have said people may notice a chemical smell over a wide area, but insist it is not harmful.
