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Senate Democrats Reject GOP Amendment to Require Photo ID to Cast Ballot
The 53–47 party-line vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, coming amid a marathon debate session on the SAVE America Act.
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Trump Extends Pause on Potential Strikes on Iranian Energy Sites to April 6
‘Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social.
More Than 3,120 TSA Agents Call Out Sick
Transportation Security Administration agents have been working without pay since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown on Feb. 1
Texas Judge Dismisses X Corp’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Advertisers
Elon Musk’s legal team failed to prove advertisers violated antitrust laws, the district court judge ruled.
California Legislature Passes Bill to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The governor is expected to sign a bill declaring March 31 Farmworkers Day.
Trump–Kennedy Center Confirms Bill Maher Will Receive 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The comedian will be honored on June 28, reversing previous comments made by the Trump administration denying reports of his selection.
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IOC Bars Transgender Athletes From Women’s Events for Olympic Games
The policy would require genetic testing and apply to all women’s events at the Los Angeles Games.
National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’
California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System
The state paused implementation efforts after only 23 out of the 447 total dispatch centers statewide had transitioned to the Next Generation 911 system.
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Corebridge, Equitable to Merge, Creating $1.5 Trillion Retirement and Wealth Giant
The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
Witkoff Confirms 15-Point Peace Pitch to Iran
The special presidential envoy declined to specify the peace terms that the Trump administration has offered Tehran.
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Underscores Need for Small US Drone Boats, Industry Leaders Say
Amid the Iran War, the need to produce new high-tech watercraft has become increasingly important, executives say.
DOJ, Flynn Reach Financial Settlement
Flynn sought a $50 million payout from the government, but the settlement reached Wednesday did not disclose an amount.
Burgum Says Trump Energy Policies Make US Less Vulnerable to Upheaval, the World Safer
Interior Secretary tells executives at Houston conference that the president’s ‘energy dominance strategy’ will lower costs, secure oil and gas supply chains.
EPA Will Allow Greater Ethanol Content in Gasoline in Bid to Ease Rising Prices
EPA Director Lee Zeldin told reporters at a Houston energy conference that the order will boost gas supplies and lower costs before the summer driving season.
Pentagon Signs New Deals to Boost Wartime Missile Production
Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Honeywell will expand output of missiles and key defense components under new, long-term agreements.
FDA Warns Company Over Cancer Drug Claims
Statements in an advertisement ‘create a misleading impression that Anktiva ... can cure and even prevent all cancer,’ regulators said.
Machado Invites Global Energy Executives to Invest in Oil-Rich Venezuela’s ‘New Chapter’
In a pitch at a Houston conference, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader outlined a platform for a ‘legitimate democratic government.’
Air Traffic Control Audio, Video Reveals Moments Leading up to LaGuardia Crash
Federal investigators are currently probing the collision, which killed two and injured at least 40.
Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to Not Pursue Nuclear Weapons
‘There won’t be any nuclear weapons. Iran has agreed to that,’ the president said.
Doctor Convicted of Killing Delivered Babies at Abortion Clinic Dies at 85
Kermit Gosnell was serving a sentence of life in prison.
