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Media Await Trump’s First-Ever Appearance as President at Correspondents’ Dinner
The president promised an entertaining evening for the thousands in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday.
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A Taste of American Legacy: 5 Days in Cowboy College
Most students aren’t aiming to become professional wranglers, but to steep themselves in a fading way of life in which character matters and the pay is low.
3 US Aircraft Carriers Operating in Middle East for First Time in Over 2 Decades
The last time the United States deployed three aircraft carriers to the region was in 2003.
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DOJ Approves Firing Squads for Federal Death Penalty Cases
The department readopts the lethal injection protocol used during the first Trump administration and expands it to include additional measures.
Court Sides With Mother Against School District’s Transgender Policy
The school district allegedly refused a request to notify the mother regarding her child’s gender dysphoria or gender identity issues.
Taiwan Is Key to Democratic Supply Chain, Says Taiwanese Diplomat
Diplomat Wu Chih-hsiang pointed out that a large portion of the world’s container ships pass through the Taiwan Strait each year.
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Mamdani Vetoes Protest ‘Buffer Zone’ Bill Passed by City Council
The vetoed bill would have applied to protests at schools; he signed a similar bill that applies to houses of worship only.
New Listings Tick Up 3 Percent as Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped to 6.23 percent, according to Freddie Mac.
FDA Plans Quick Review of Psychedelic Drugs as Mental Health Treatments
Regulators did not identify the companies receiving vouchers.
Trump Floats Taxpayer-Funded Takeover of Spirit Airlines, Selling for Profit
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said, ‘I’d love to be able to save those jobs. I’d love to be able to save an airline.’
Department of War Gives Update on Progress of Golden Dome for America
The recently unveiled $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027 confirms continued investment in Golden Dome.
More Action Needed on Hospital Price Transparency, Experts Say
State and federal laws provide some patient protections regarding hospital prices and billing, but experts say more is needed.
Regeneron Strikes Drug Pricing Deal With Trump, Will Offer New Hearing-Loss Therapy for Free
The company became the 17th drug manufacture to enter a Most Favored Nation prescription pricing agreement.
DOJ Inspector General Announces Audit of Department’s Epstein Files Release
The audit will focus on the Justice Department’s ‘processes for identifying, redacting, and releasing records in its possession as required by the Act.’
United Airlines Says Ticket Prices May Rise by up to 20 Percent to Offset Jet Fuel Surge
The announcement from the US company comes as airlines around the world take steps to mitigate the spike in aviation fuel.
Felon Charged With Arming Man Who Killed 8 Children in Shreveport
Federal prosecutors alleged that the suspect lied about his possession of the firearm later used in Louisiana attack that killed eight children.
Day in Photos: Teotihuacan Reopens, Illegal Sand Quarry, and Youth Detention Center
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
A Look Back at Artemis II’s Historic Lunar Flyby
‘I hope people all over the world can be inspired by this push away from our planet,’ NASA lunar science lead Kelsey Young said.
8 Iranian Women Escape Execution, Trump Says
Four women will be released and four will receive a one-month prison sentence.
