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Republican Senator Starts Investigation Into FDA Drug Rejections
Sen. Ron Johnson heads a Senate oversight panel.
2 Dead in Indiana as Tornado, Storm Outbreaks Continue Across US
‘I wouldn’t be surprised to see a couple of tornadoes tonight in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama,’ said one storm chaser.
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.
National Luxury Housing Thresholds Rise; Some Top Metros Offer More Accessible Prices
Heber, Utah, holds the highest luxury entry point at $7.25 million, while San Antonio, Texas, has the lowest at $750,510.
Iran Warns of Potential $200 per Barrel Oil Prices as It Attacks Merchant Ships
Military operations in the region have significantly impacted the oil and gas industry.
Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Murder Charges Against Former Massachusetts Police Officer
Matthew Farwell, a former Stoughton police officer, has been charged with fatally strangling 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, who was eight weeks pregnant.
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Romania to Allow US to Use Its Black Sea Bases for Iran Missions
The bases will be used for refueling planes as well as surveillance and satellite communications gear for Tehran operations, President Nicusor Dan said.
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 Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
Two California state lawmakers have introduced a bill to restore government-funded health care coverage to illegal immigrants.
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2025 Exercise Prepared Responders for Plane Landing in Hudson River, County Official Says
Rescue teams were ready when a small aircraft with two aboard landed on the icy Hudson River on the night of March 2.
Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Accomplice Convicted in Shooting Death
Gov. Kay Ivey’s commutation means life in prison for the 75-year-old inmate, who had already chosen his final meal before execution.
Microsoft Backs Anthropic’s Bid to Block the Pentagon’s Supply-Chain Risk Label
Microsoft warned that U.S. warfighters could be hampered if the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic is implemented.
Justice Department Moves Forward With Collection of Complete Voter Rolls
About a dozen states have provided the data voluntarily. Although some of the lawsuits have been dismissed, criminal proceedings have yielded results.
Trump Admin Signals Iran Conflict Wrapping Up as US Forces Deliver Heaviest Day of Strikes
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. military operations against Iran will not turn into an ‘endless nation-building’ project.
ICE Houston Arrests Over 400 Illegal Immigrants Charged With or Convicted of Child Sex Offenses in 2025
These individuals collectively account for 761 child sex offenses and 525 other crimes.
China Signals Possible Xi–Trump Summit While Rejecting ‘G2’ Framework
The ‘G2’ concept is a reference to a potential partnership between the world’s two largest economies.
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.
Trump Says War in Iran Is ‘Very Complete,’ Far Ahead of Schedule
The new comments from the president were carried by CBS News on Monday.
Interior Secretary Announces Arrival of $100 Million in Venezuelan Gold
The U.S. Treasury recently authorized dealings with a Venezuelan state-run gold mining company.
Wall Street Slides on Opening Bell as Oil Surges Past $100 Amid Iran War Jitters
Oil prices have surged to multi-year highs as the escalating Iran war threatens Middle East supply routes, sending stocks lower.
