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What to Know About the Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash
Air traffic control audio and surveillance footage reveal the critical moments leading up to the deadly collision.
Trump Asks Congress to Pass Clean Reauthorization of FISA Spy Powers
Lawmakers from both parties have signaled opposition to extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without changes.
DOJ, Flynn Reach Financial Settlement
Flynn sought a $50 million payout from the government, but the settlement reached Wednesday did not disclose an amount.
Republican Senators Launch Inquiry Into Abortion Pill Makers Over FDA Safety Rules
The senators question how the companies can follow the rules when abortion pills are sold online.
Alphabet’s Wing to Start Drone Delivery in San Francisco Bay Area
Wing flies small packages to homes in dense residential areas.
Book Exposing CCP’s Forced Organ Harvesting Hits No. 8 on NYT Bestseller List
Twenty years ago, this was a topic people tuned out and turned away from, according to author Jan Jekielek. That has changed.
NASA Unveils Plan for First Nuclear-Powered Interplanetary Spacecraft
Set for a launch in 2028, SR-1 Freedom will lay the foundation for nuclear-powered space travel.
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 Democratic Chair Warns Democrats They Could Be Shut Out of Governor’s Race
Rusty Hicks said the crowded field could split the vote, allowing two Republicans to advance and leaving out Democrats.
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Thousands of DHL Express Workers Prepared to Strike by March 31
The national contract and all supplemental bargaining for local work units must be completed by month’s end, Teamsters said.
Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Again After GOP Rejects Counteroffer
The proposal includes requests focused on reforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a key sticking point in negotiations.
Defense of Religious Liberty Central to Falun Gong Case Against Cisco
‘Broad surveillance system’ allows Beijing to target dissidents and faith groups beyond Falun Gong, expert says.
Oil Falls Below $100 on Rising Hopes for Iran War Breakthrough
Markets turned upbeat on Wednesday on U.S.-led mediation efforts even as strikes persist and risks to Gulf supply remain.
New Documentary ‘Unbroken’ Shows Shen Yun’s Resilience in Face of Transnational Repression
The documentary premiered at AMC Lincoln Square in Manhattan to a full house.
Pentagon to Deploy Army Paratroopers to Middle East
The Pentagon’s plans for the 82nd Airborne Division in the region are unclear.
New COVID-19 Variant Found in 25 US States, Says CDC
The agency cautioned it’s currently not clear whether BA.3.2 can cause more severe illness or more significant impacts on the U.S. health care system.
Markwayne Mullin Sworn In as DHS Secretary
The now-former Oklahoma Republican senator is expected to seek more cooperation with local cities for immigration enforcement.
Senators Weigh Plan to End DHS Shutdown
‘Conversations are ongoing but this deal seems to be acceptable,’ a White House official told The Epoch Times.
Loyola Student Murder Suspect Identified as Venezuelan Illegal Immigrant
DHS has named the suspect in the student’s fatal shooting, with ICE requesting a detainer to ensure the suspect remains in custody pending legal proceedings.
Trump Admin Again Asks Supreme Court to Halt Lower Courts’ Inquiries Into DOGE
The Supreme Court already intervened last year, but the government says lower court requests are still intruding on executive branch powers.
Partisan Divides Shape US State Responses to China, Report Says
The report found that Arkansas and Florida have passed the most China-related laws, while 16 states have passed no laws to counter Beijing’s ‘malign influence.’
