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Thune Says Republicans Will Use Democrats’ Opposition to SAVE Act in Midterms
‘I think that’s a fairly simple position and one Democrats ought to eventually get on board with,’ the GOP leader says.
DHS Nominee Mullin Calls on Funding to Be Restored in Confirmation Hearing
Republicans and Democrats disagree on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
US Treasury Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions as Oil Supply Tightens During Iran War
The Treasury’s license provides targeted relief from sanctions, but it does not lift the penalties altogether.
BBC Seeks to Dismiss Trump’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The UK broadcaster argues that the Florida court has no jurisdiction over the president’s claim that the BBC used AI to ‘put words in my mouth.’
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High Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Raises Heart Attack Risk: Study
‘We saw a clear dose-response relationship,’ one of the authors says.
Parents—Not Schools—Must Be in Charge of Their Children
Families, not government institutions, are the foundation of society, and parents should be trusted to guide their children’s upbringing and education.
California and Taiwan Officials Condemn Coercion, Intimidation From Chinese Regime
‘California elected officials do not take orders from the Chinese Communist Party,’ California State Assemblyman Tri Ta stated.
Israel Says It Killed Iranian Intelligence Chief in Overnight Strike
The killing of Khatib, which has not been confirmed by Iran, follows a series of Israeli strikes targeting senior Iranian officials.
Space Force General Refutes Claims That ‘Golden Dome’ Program Will Cost Trillions
Gen. Michael Guetlein tells defense contractors a $10 billion boost to $185 billion for domestic missile shield is to purchase proprietary space systems.
Trump Administration Seeks Alternative Fertilizer Supplies
A White House economic adviser said talks with Venezuela and Morocco aim to shield farmers from shortages ahead of planting season.
US Prosecutors Say Venezuelan State Funds Should Not Be Used for Maduro’s Defense
In a legal submission, prosecutors say Nicolás Maduro and his wife ‘surely knew’ that the U.S. government did not consider him to be the legitimate president.
Data Centers Look to Liquid Cooling as AI Future Heats Up
Liquid’s superior ability to cool down heat-intensive AI servers is the driving force in the booming data center cooling market.
Trump Signs Order Assigning Vance to Head Anti-Fraud Task Force
The president’s deputy chief of staff said this effort is the first of its kind—and could balance the federal budget if all fraud is shut down.
Suspected South American Drug Kingpin Arrested in Bolivia, Transferred to US
‘Sebastián Marset’s reign of terror and chaos is over,’ the U.S. State Department said.
Some Nations Show Support for Helping US Opening Hormuz, Others Oppose
The UK and France have backed coordinated action to restore navigation, while Spain, Greece, and Japan have ruled out military roles.
US Cities Face Water Stress Amid Crumbling Infrastructure
Billions of gallons of water are lost daily to aging water pipes while a perfect storm of factors strains supply.
Michigan Synagogue Shooter Was Brother of Hezbollah Commander, Israel Says
The shooter, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, drove his vehicle into a Michigan synagogue on March 12, according to law enforcement.
Photo Essay: US Military Between the Border Walls in San Diego
The area is now patrolled by the U.S. military as part of a new strategy in which troops cooperate with Border Patrol in newly designated militarized zones.