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Hegseth Defends Second September Drug Boat Strike
He suggested the strikes are meant to protect Americans, comparing the actions to the war on terror that commenced after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
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Suspensions Down, Violence Up: How Obama-Era Policy Fuels School Discipline Crisis
Many parents are unaware of the ‘restorative justice’ policies that replaced traditional discipline in 1 in 3 schools to level suspension rates across races.
Trump Orders Task Forces to Protect Food Supply Chain Competition, Security
The security task forces would work towards addressing risks from anti-competitive behavior and price fixing.
Pioneering Former Special Agent Says She Joined FBI to Preserve US ‘Laws and Liberties’
Long before she became an inspiration for Clarice Starling in ‘The Silence of the Lambs,’ Jana Monroe knew from the age of 13 exactly what she wanted to do.
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How the US Defense Industry Is Removing China From the Supply Chain
Keith Norman, from California-based battery manufacturer Lyten, said reliance on China becomes a ‘challenge’ during periods of heightened geopolitical risk.
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Waymo Recalls Self-Driving Vehicles Amid Texas School Bus Violations
The self-driving cars have passed stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, 19 times this school year. Regulators want reports by Jan. 20.
Supreme Court Set to Consider Trump’s Power to Remove High-Level Bureaucrats
The case could lead the justices to overturn a 90-year-old precedent on separation of powers.
Trump Admin Announces New Immigration Vetting Center in Georgia
The new center announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will be based in Atlanta.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Makes First Court Appearance in Washington
The FBI has accused Brian Cole Jr. of violating federal law related to the transportation and attempted use of explosive devices.
House Approves Bill Blocking IRS Fines Without Specific Supervisory Approval
Another bill that was approved aims to solve inefficiencies in the Tax Court structure regarding pre-trial discovery documents.
Hong Kong Diaspora Demands Answers After Deadly High-Rise Fire
LA-based diaspora group says the blaze that killed 159 people reflects deeper governance failures and a political climate that stifles open inquiry.
Lawmakers Release Bipartisan Plan for Obamacare Patch as Deadline Approaches
Rank-and-file members have criticized leaders for inaction, while top Democrats think they have the solution, and top Republicans are still forming one.
Lawmakers Divided After Admiral’s Briefings on Drug Boat Strikes
The ongoing congressional investigation is seeking to determine whether the Department of War acted lawfully in the strikes if survivors were targeted.
US Home Prices Surge Nearly 55 Percent Over Past Five Years: NAHB
Knoxville, Tennessee, recorded the biggest price hike at nearly 90 percent; Odessa, Texas, had the lowest at about 18 percent.
Former FDA Commissioners Say They Are Concerned About Agency’s New Position on Vaccines
‘The proposed guidelines would dramatically change vaccine regulation,’ they said.
California Launches Public Portal for Reporting Allegations of Federal Immigration Agent Misconduct
California’s new web portal is part of broader state resistance to federal enforcement efforts.
FDA Appoints Doctor Who Led COVID-19 Vaccine Death Investigation as Top Drug Regulator
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg will lead the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
