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US Opens New Trade Probes Targeting 60 Countries Over Alleged Forced Labor Practices
China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the European Union are amongst the 60 countries subject to the latest probes.
US Mortgage Rates Jump to 6.11 Percent
Recently, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill that aims to tackle the housing supply issue, and make homes more affordable.
US Could Deploy Naval Escorts for Commercial Shipping in Hormuz, Bessent Says
Bessent said naval protection, strategic reserves and financial buffers are in place as Washington weighs risks to shipping, allies and global energy supplies.
Judge Refuses Request for New Trial for Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Laken Riley
Rejecting the application, Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard said there was ‘overwhelming and powerful’ evidence of Jose Ibarra’s guilt.
IRS Tax Tool Updated to Reflect New Deductions
The tool has incorporated updates related to overtime pay, tip earnings, senior deductions, and car loan interest payments.
Cuba to Release 51 Prisoners in Move Linked to the Vatican
The communist regime says inmates with good conduct will be released soon, citing longstanding ties and dialogue with the Vatican.
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DOJ Names 42 New Immigration Judges
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the appointees will rule ‘based on the law—not politics.’
17 States Sue Education Department to Challenge Policy Requiring Colleges to Collect Race Data
The coalition led by Massachusetts argues new survey reporting, intended to ensure that race is no longer a factor in university admissions, is illegal.
Oakland Celebrates Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu With City Hall Rally
Liu was presented with a key to the city and praised for her Olympic success during Thursday’s celebration rally in her hometown.
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Taiwan’s Political Parties Agree Government Can Sign Agreements on US Arms Sales
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition have been mired in a rare political crisis.
Moon Mission on Track for April 1 Launch: NASA
The Space Launch System moon rocket is expected to be rolled back out to the launch pad on March 19.
White House Disputes ABC Report Claiming Iran Wants to Launch Drones at West Coast
‘No such threat from Iran to our homeland exists, and it never did,’ the White House press secretary says.
Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Making Housing Affordable
The bill seeks to rein in corporate landlords and ensure that families, rather than corporations, buy U.S. homes.
Texas Case Could Clear Way for More Lawsuits Over Transgender Surgeries
The statute of limitations has emerged as a significant obstacle for lawsuits like Soren Aldaco’s.
‘Melania’ Reaches No. 1 on Amazon Prime in US and Worldwide
Melania Trump’s documentary reached the top spot on Amazon just 24 hours after its release on March 9.
Trump Wants Clean Reauthorization of Surveillance Powers Law, Rep. McClain Says
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire on April 20.
Nearly 1 in 5 House Hunters Looking to Relocate: Report
Florida was the top destination for movers in the United States, followed by South Carolina and Arizona.
Thune Says ‘Votes Aren’t There’ for Trump-Backed Move to Pass SAVE Act
‘I’m the person who has to deliver sometimes the not-so-good news,’ Sen. John Thune said.
More Than 43,000 American Citizens Return Home From Middle East
Many Americans who requested assistance from the U.S. government have eventually declined help, choosing to stay or book commercial flights.
Leavitt Says Trump Will Define Iran’s Unconditional Surrender
Ten days into a war predicted to last four to five weeks, administration officials are reporting quicker than anticipated progress.
Standoff and Standstill in the Strait: No Easy Solution to Restoring Gulf Tanker Traffic
It would be relatively simple for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to completely shut down shipping traffic in the Hormuz Strait, experts say.
