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US Court Clears State Medicaid Ban on Transgender Surgeries for Adults
The policy does not violate the U.S. Constitution or federal law, appeals court judges ruled.
SNAP Recipients Sue Trump Administration Over Sugary Food Restrictions
USDA has issued food stamp waivers to restrict certain food items across 22 states.
Oil Jumps Back Toward $100 per Barrel as Iran Steps up Tanker Attacks
Oil prices have rebounded as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz deepens, with analysts warning the energy shock could spill into fertilizer and food.
‘Accidental Landlords’ Near Record High as Home Sellers Turn to Rentals: Report
Seven of the 10 markets with the most accidental landlords—discouraged sellers who rent out their property instead—were in Florida and Texas, Zillow said.
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DOJ Asks Supreme Court to End Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants
A lower court had blocked the status revocation.
Years After the Pandemic, Younger Students Still Have Far to Go in Reading, Report Says
Kids in grades K-2 didn’t experience school closures and online instruction, suggesting system challenges, not just learning disruptions, are in play.
California Cracks Down on ‘Montana Loophole’ that Evades Tax on Luxury Vehicles, 14 People Charged
The defendants allegedly used false documents to claim certain vehicles were delivered outside California.
‘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.
FDA Approves Drug for Disorder That Causes Autism-Like Symptoms
The approval for leucovorin is for cerebral folate deficiency.
China Stresses Engagement With US as Iran War Brings Concerns
A summit between Trump and Xi is slated for March 31 to April 2 in China.
County, State-Level Farm Groups Helping Farmers Overcome Big Challenges
Industry groups offer everything from lobbying and youth programs to ‘buy local’ marketing support.
Trump Vows Harsher Strikes on Iran If It Disrupts Global Oil Supply
The president said skyrocketing oil prices are a short-term price to pay for eliminating a half-century of the Iranian regime’s menace in the strait.
