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Hegseth Says Scouting America Will Change Its DEI Policies to Maintain Military Support
The U.S. military and the Boy Scouts have had longtime ties, including the military providing logistical support for the National Boy Scout Jamboree since 1937.
Federal Judge Rules IRS Illegally Shared Taxpayer Data With ICE
The ruling comes after an IRS official issued a sworn statement that tens of thousands of taxpayers’ data was shared.
Melania Trump Set to Make History by Chairing UN Security Council Meeting
The United States assumes the monthly rotating presidency of the council in March.
Lincoln the Poet: The American President Who Loved Verse
The self-educated Lincoln enjoyed reading and writing poetry.
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DOJ Drops Probe Into Minnesota’s Hennepin County Race-Based Prosecutorial Policy
Other parties may still pursue legal action against the county attorney’s office for any harm caused under its previous policy, a DOJ official said.
Republican Educator in Deep-Red Utah Raises Alarm About State’s Public Schools
Christina Boggess says first-hand experience on the Utah State Board of Education convinced her that public school reform is impossible.
Young Plaintiff Testifies in Landmark Trial to Determine If Social Media Tries to Addict Youths
The young woman known as K.G.M. gives a face to a generational mental health crisis that has accompanied the rise of social media.
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Judge Accuses Federal Government of Violating Immigration Laws
Judge Zahid Quraishi said the Trump administration ‘knows’ its policy of mandatory detentions is unlawful.
Federal Reserve Plans to Release Sweeping Bank‑Capital Rule by Late March: Top Regulator
The Basel III Endgame reproposal will feature changes to boost mortgage lending, the Fed’s top banking regulator said.
FAA Restricts Texas Airspace After Pentagon’s Alleged Drone Downing
The flight restrictions will remain in effect until June.
Vance Tells Wisconsin Voters ‘American Dream’ Is on the Ballot
The vice president spoke to supporters and employees of a machining facility in the state’s competitive Third Congressional District.
Local Officials Expand No-Parking Zone Around Nancy Guthrie Home Amid Complaints About Media
The decision was made to ‘protect public safety and relieve area residents from chaotic conditions’ over media presence in the area, officials said.
DHS Says ICE Agents Will Not Be Stationed at Polling Places During Midterms
The department left open the possibility of targeted responses if a specific public safety threat emerges.
In Photos: 2026 State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address.
Democrats Lay Out Plans to Ride Affordability to ‘Big Blue Wave’ in Midterms
House Democratic leaders used their annual issues conference to preview a message centered on costs, with the DCCC targeting 44 seats.
Surgeon General Nominee Says Vaccines Save Lives, but Informed Consent Important
‘Informed consent is going to be a big part of building trust in public health,’ Dr. Casey Means said.
Uneasy Calm Returning to Mexico After Chaos Over Killing of Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’
Authorities have cleared most roadblocks and resumed flights and most transit services, as officials work to stabilize Jalisco and neighboring states.
Trump Asks Congress to Codify His Drug Price Policy Into Law
The president listed key aims of his Great Healthcare Plan in his State of the Union speech, asking House and Senate leaders to take action.
US Treasury Sanctions Russian National for Allegedly Trading Stolen US Cybertools
The sanctions are the first use of a new law protecting American intellectual property amid a cyberthreat crackdown.
Trump Touts ‘Turnaround for the Ages’ in State of the Union Address
In a record-long speech, Trump highlighted economic policies aimed at affordability, saying the country is ‘bigger, richer, and stronger than ever before.’
