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US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuing It From Caribbean
The Pentagon did not say why the ship was boarded.
Savannah Guthrie’s Family Requests Police Presence at Missing Mother’s Home, Officials Say
No suspect or persons of interest have yet to be named in the case.
US Federal Agencies Must Remove Vulnerable Edge Devices, CISA Warns
These devices, which do not receive vendor support, face a ‘substantial and constant’ threat of exploitation, the agency said.
Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
California Refinery Closures Spell Trouble for Fuel Prices, Supply: Experts
A California Assembly member and a recent report raised concerns about the impact of refinery closures on dozens of U.S. military installations in the state.
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Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable
As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy.
Pentagon to Cut Academic Ties With Harvard, Hegseth Says
The secretary of war said the Ivy League school promotes ideology misaligned with military values.
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Lawmakers Seek Pentagon Probe of SpaceX Over Potential China-Linked Investment
A Feb. 5 letter urges the Pentagon to check whether China-linked money entered SpaceX through offshore vehicles as its military role expands.
‘All-American Halftime Show’ Serves as Alternative to Super Bowl’s Bad Bunny, Green Day Performance
Country rock artist and vocal Trump supporter Kid Rock will headline counter-program created by Turning Point USA.
Washington Post CEO Steps Down Days After Major Staff Cuts
The Washington Post has announced Jeff D’Onofrio to fill in as the publication’s acting CEO and publisher.
Trump Says There Are ‘Very Strong’ Clues in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
The president said that ‘a lot of things have happened’ in the last couple of hours concerning the disappearance of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother.
Trump Orders Creation of America First Arms Transfer Strategy
The executive order seeks to use U.S. arms sales to push foreign policy objectives.
US Accuses China of Conducting Secretive Nuclear Arms Tests
A U.S. diplomat said one nuclear test occurred in June 2020. He also accused China of taking measures to limit the seismic evidence of its tests.
Las Vegas Neighborhood Shaken by Suspected Illegal Biolab
Authorities sent more than 1,000 pieces of evidence, unknown substances to get tested.
Democratic Race to Fill NJ Gov. Sherrill’s Seat Too Close to Call
A victory for candidate Analilia Mejia, the current leader in the vote, would represent a major upset for left-wing progressives in the district.
Second Major Medical Group Walks Back Support for Child Gender Surgeries
The American Medical Association says it agrees that surgeries should generally not be done on minors.
Trump Admin Issues New Rule Making It Easier to Fire Senior Federal Workers
Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor said the change allows the administration to ‘faithfully execute the laws.’
Top Law Firm Chairman Resigns After Release of Emails With Jeffrey Epstein
‘Recent reporting has created a distraction,’ Brad Karp said.
Trump Sidesteps 2028 GOP Endorsement on Vance, Rubio
Trump said both men were highly capable and suggested that a Vance–Rubio ticket would be difficult to defeat.
