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Federal Education Department to Downsize Washington Headquarters, Citing Cost Savings
The relocation is aimed at cutting costs while transferring space to the Energy Department, reducing federal building footprint.
Virginia Gun Rights Advocates Brace for 2 Dozen Gun Control Laws to Take Effect July
Gun rights activists expect Gov. Abigail Spanberger to sign all the gun control bills in the wake of gaining a Democratic trifecta in the 2025 election.
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In Charts: Audits Spotlight Unusual Trends in Medicaid Spending for Autism Care
Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny.
Cartels Are Going ‘Broke’ as US Fentanyl Supply Drops by Almost 60 Percent: Homan
Officials report declining fentanyl availability and purity, attributing trends to stronger border measures and disruptions to chemical supply chains.
ICE Agent Saves Choking Infant at JFK Airport Using Heimlich Maneuver: DHS
‘The ICE agent sprang into action and saved this one-year-old child’s life,’ DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Designation of Anthropic as Supply-Chain Risk
The artificial intelligence company has argued that it’s facing illegal retaliation for its ethical concerns.
National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’
Texas Judge Dismisses X Corp’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Advertisers
Elon Musk’s legal team failed to prove advertisers violated antitrust laws, the district court judge ruled.
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Alaska Mine Testing Shows Ore Exceeds Military-Grade Quality
The domestically sourced stibnite ore can be processed into antimony needed for U.S. military ammunition and other applications.
Thune Says Republicans Have Given Their ‘Last and Final’ Offer to End DHS Shutdown
At the center of the dispute is Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as Democrats demand reforms to the DHS agency.
US New Vehicle Sales Forecast to Fall 8.8 Percent Sequentially in 1st Quarter
Year over year, sales are forecast to drop 6.3 percent in the quarter, according to Edmund.
Senate Democrats Reject GOP Amendment to Require Photo ID to Cast Ballot
The 53–47 party-line vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, coming amid a marathon debate session on the SAVE America Act.
Trump Delays Naming New CDC Head, Leaving Agency Without Director
The health secretary and other officials are still evaluating candidates to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Nicolás Maduro Over Funding Issue
The judge said he would decide whether to allow Venezuela to pay Maduro’s legal fees at a later date.
10,000 Iranian Targets Hit: US Central Command
The White House says talks are continuing, while Iranian state media says the regime has put forth its own conditions for a cease-fire.
Chinese National and 2 US Citizens Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle AI Tech to China
Computer servers with export-restricted artificial intelligence chips were allegedly headed to China from a California company, prosecutors claimed.
NASA Unveils Plan for 1st Nuclear-Powered Interplanetary Spacecraft
Set for a launch in 2028, SR-1 Freedom will lay the foundation for nuclear-powered space travel.
Iran Pushes Back on US Cease-Fire Plan, Floats 5-Point Counterproposal
Washington has put forward a 15-point plan that Tehran has rejected, issuing its own terms.
Biden White House Edited Messaging on Strokes After COVID-19 Vaccination
Sen. Ron Johnson said ‘records provide further evidence of the Biden administration’s awareness of and willingness to downplay the significant safety risks.’
US Settles Social Media Censorship Case, Bars Agencies From Pressuring Firms to Suppress Speech
The consent decree prohibits the federal government from telling Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube to crush protected speech.
Minnesota Sues DOJ, DHS to Demand Access to Evidence in Shootings
The state asked the court for evidence in the investigations of three shootings during an immigration enforcement operation.
