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DC Crime Drops as Experts Say National Guard’s Impact Remains Unclear
Violent crime in Washington recently hit a 30-year low, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
2 Chinese Companies, 6 Chinese Nationals, Indicted in Fentanyl Crackdown
The companies and one of the Chinese nationals were also accused of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Immigrant Influx to Largest Cities Craters in 2025
A desire for better or cheaper housing has been the top reason for moving, followed by changes in family situation and employment.
Senators Move to Ban Chinese Robots From Federal Government Use
The bipartisan bill mirrors a 2023 law that banned Chinese drones from federal use, extending restrictions to ground-based robotics.
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Number of Americans Receiving Unemployment Benefits Falls to 2-Year Low
Initial jobless claims continue to hover around historically low levels.
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.’
California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System
The state paused implementation efforts after only 23 out of the 447 total dispatch centers statewide had transitioned to the Next Generation 911 system.
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Kratom Tied to Surge in Poison-Control Calls, Hospitalizations, Report Says
Findings call for more scrutiny of the botanical product and a public-information campaign—as state and federal officials debate regulations or bans.
Fetterman Says Some Democrats Possibly Afraid to Reopen DHS Due to Party Activists
The Pennsylvania Democrat says some in his party could be caving to activist pressure not to fund the DHS, as Senate negotiations head into their sixth week.
RFK Jr.’s Former Group Appeals Block of New CDC Vaccine Schedule
The judge’s order ‘is a permanent leash on federal vaccine policy,’ an attorney said. ‘It cannot stand.’
Day in Photos: Social Media Addiction Verdict, Australian Protest, and Spring Flowers in Bloom
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
US Official Disputes Zelenskyy’s Claim That Security Guarantees Linked to Ukraine Ceding Donbas
In a March 25 interview, the Ukrainian president said the US was ready to provide security guarantees ‘once Ukraine is ready to withdraw from Donbas.’
House China Committee Chairman Urges Trump, Rubio to Address Beijing’s Human Rights Abuses
Rep. John Moolenaar urged the president to secure the release of China’s prisoners of conscience and asked Rubio to consider sanctions on Hong Kong officials.
Central Command Says Nearly 300 US Military Troops Injured in Iran War
‘The vast majority of these injuries have been minor,’ a military official says.
Senate Budget Committee to Draft 2nd Reconciliation Bill
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who met with Trump, said more funding will allow law enforcement to better carry out Trump’s public safety agenda.
‘Cuba Next!’: Thousands Rally for American Intervention in Communist Cuba
With successful operations against Venezuela’s former leader and the Iranian regime, Cuban Americans are hopeful their country will be Trump’s next focus.
CPAC to Kick Off in Texas With Speakers Including Federal Officials, Conservative Influencers
President Donald Trump is not on the schedule to attend this year’s annual event.
More Than 450 TSA Agents Quit During DHS Shutdown as Airport Delays Grow
Absences surged at major airports, with callout rates reaching 40.3 percent in Houston and 37.4 percent in Atlanta.
USDA Issues Health Alert on Ground Beef After ‘Foreign Material’ Found
Two complaints were submitted to the producer, leading to the discovery of the problem, the agency says.
9,000 Iranian Targets Hit So Far, US Central Command Says
CENTCOM also disputed claims that a US F-15 jet was shot down over Kuwait.