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Federal Court Blocks Abortion Drug Mifepristone From Being Sent via Mail
A three-judge panel in New Orleans temporarily blocked mifepristone from being sent in the mail.
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US Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops From Germany: Pentagon
The troop withdrawal could take up to a year, according to the Pentagon.
Trump Tells Congress Iran Hostilities ‘Terminated’ on War Powers Deadline
The 1973 War Powers Resolution states a president must end hostile U.S. military action within 60 days, unless Congress authorizes further action.
Texas Judge Enforces DOJ Subpoena Over Cross-Sex Hormones for Minors
The Justice Department issued the subpoena last July, but the hospital had not complied.
Cigna to Exit Obamacare in 2027 Amid Rising Costs
As of March 31, the company’s individual exchange business had 369,000 members in individual and family plans.
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Senators Warn of China’s Expanding Role in Undersea Sabotage
‘The Chinese military has conducted research into cable‑cutting technologies,’ said Sen. Jim Risch.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
New California DMV Rules Allow Autonomous Vehicles to Be Cited
Updated regulations aim to enhance safety and oversight.
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GOP Candidate Drops Out of Minnesota Governor’s Race
‘Our state government and political system are broken,’ the lawmaker said, adding that the best way to continue her fight is from outside the government.
Bayer Recalls 780,000 Travel-Size Nasal Spray Bottles
No injuries were reported in connection to the product, which does not meet labeling requirements, federal officials said.
US Moves to Release up to 92.5 Million Barrels of Oil From Reserves
The release is structured as an ‘emergency exchange’ that oil companies must return later.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Louisiana From Halting House Primaries
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in the Middle District of Louisiana seeks to block state officials from suspending U.S. House primary elections.
Trump Creates Clearinghouse Site for Individual Retirement Accounts
TrumpIRA will enable low- and middle-income Americans to shop for retirement plans eligible for a federal matching contribution.
Bessent, Rubio Speak With Chinese Officials About Trump–Xi Summit
Rubio and China’s diplomat also discussed the Iran war and Taiwan, according to a readout.
House Passes Funding Bill for DHS, Sending to Trump’s Desk
The bill goes to Trump’s desk and will end a shutdown that began on Feb. 14.
In Charts: Communist Cuba’s Lights Dim Amid US Oil Blockade
Havana may be forced to the negotiation table to restore the island nation’s energy lifeline, following the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Maduro.
Trump Says US Reviewing Possible Troop Cuts in Germany
U.S. troops have been in Germany continuously since 1945, when American forces occupied the country after World War II.
Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer to Open Strait—Says Blockade Stays Until Nuclear Deal Reached
The president said the U.S. destroyed 80 percent of Iran’s missiles and missile factories and would take out the rest ‘very quickly if we don’t make a deal.’
House Passes Budget Resolution to Fund ICE, 3-Year FISA Extension
The House also moved forward with the latest version of the Farm Bill.
Iran War Cost $25 Billion in First 2 Months, Pentagon Says
Acting War Department Comptroller Jules Hurst said expended U.S. weapons accounted for most of the U.S. cost of the Iran conflict.