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This Chemist May Have Cracked America’s Rare Earth Problem
China has gained control not only of critical minerals, but also their production. A new technique could solve both of these problems.
FDA Internal Memo Links Child Deaths to COVID-19 Vaccination
The memo stated that some children died following vaccination and faults ‘cultural and systemic’ failures that left early safety signals unexamined for years.
Afghan Parolee Charged With Terroristic Threat
The case, in addition to a recent shooting of two National Guard members near the White House, intensifies scrutiny of the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome.
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Trump Admin Announces New Immigration Restrictions: What to Know
All asylum applications are currently on hold.
Progressive School Board Candidates Make Gains in Recent Elections
Voters are starting to experience fatigue after years of culture war issues that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, one policy expert says.
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‘You Got One Constituent—That’s God’: Former Senator, Ambassador Brownback Shares How Faith Redefined His Work | Capitol Report
Ambassador Sam Brownback shares his story, from battling cancer to honoring his pledge to step down as senator after two terms, and how faith is at the center o
Trump Says He Is Canceling All Biden Executive Orders Signed With Autopen
‘The people who operated the Autopen did so illegally,’ the president said.
National Murder Rate Is ‘Lowest in Modern History’: FBI Director
Bureau director Kash Patel said a new report in December will show that homicide rates dropped by double digits.
National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom Dies a Day After DC Shooting
The second National Guard member is ‘fighting for his life,’ the president said.
Elon Musk’s Music City Loop in Nashville May Expand to Tourist Area, Double in Stops
The Music City Loop is expected to open with 20 stops in early 2027.
USCIS Stops Processing All Afghan Immigration Requests After DC National Guard Shooting
Trump earlier called for a reevaluation of every immigrant from Afghanistan who entered the United States during the Biden administration.
People Are Paying $10 Per Pound for These Turkeys—Here’s Why
Ordinary turkeys sell for an average of $1.35 per pound, so what makes these birds so special?
Doctor Critical of CDC Appointed Second in Command at Agency
Dr. Ralph Abraham has been serving as Louisiana’s surgeon general.
EPA Announces $3 Billion Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
Exposure to lead risks hampering IQ and school performance among children.
Text Messages Reveal Extent of Ex-Aide to Hochul’s Ties to Chinese Consulate, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors say texts with Chinese consular officers reveal the aide’s close collaboration with the CCP in managing Taiwan’s access to NY state officials.
Consumer Confidence Drops as Shoppers Turn Cautious Ahead of Holidays
Sliding confidence and softer spending raise questions about the year-end outlook despite pockets of strength in early holiday demand.
DOGE Refutes Report That It ‘Doesn’t Exist’ Anymore
The task force says that claims about the cost-cutting agency’s demise are ‘fake news.’
