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Documents Confirm JPMorgan Closed Trump’s Bank Accounts After Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
President Donald Trump has maintained for years that his bank account closures were politically motivated.
Trump Approves DC Emergency Declaration for Potomac Sewage Spill
At least 240 million gallons of wastewater spilled into the waterway last month, the Environmental Protection Agency said.
Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Won’t Change US–China Trade Relations, Analysts
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who dissented, and analysts said Trump can use other legal options to continue his global tariff policies.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Rebound on Bargain Hunting
A slew of headlines sent mixed signals about the state of monetary policy and the economy.
Appeals Court Upholds Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law
The court didn’t address whether the law was constitutional, but instead said the case was not ready to be litigated.
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NASA Prepares to Take Moon Rocket Off Pad Due to Helium Failure
Administrator Jared Isaacman said the necessary work ‘will take the March launch window out of consideration.’
JD Vance’s Stepmother Shares How She Was ‘Broken and Restored’
In her autobiography, Cheryl Bowman chronicles her rocky past that turned around when she committed to her faith and married Vance’s father, Donnie.
US Military Strikes Another Drug-Smuggling Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
It marked the second strike this week, following a Feb. 16 attack in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean that killed 11 occupants aboard three vessels.
DHS Seizes 660 Pounds of Meth From Commercial Truck at Border
Only days before the methamphetamine seizure, the agency took possession of $6.8 million worth of cocaine at the same port of entry.
NASA Targets March 6 for Moon Launch After Successful Dress Rehearsal
The official date is still pending a multi-day flight readiness review slated for next week.
Corporate Giants Race to Recover Billions in Tariff Payments
The refund process is expected to be a ’mess’ and have ‘consequences’ for the Treasury.
Indonesia Secures Trade Deal With US, Finalizing 19 Percent Tariff Rate
Trump had initially imposed a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on imports from Indonesia.
MAHA Proponents React to Trump’s Executive Order on Glyphosate
The president says the herbicide is essential for national defense while MAHA activists claim the White House is favoring Bayer and Big Ag.
Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Figure Skating Gold, First for US Women in 24 Years
Liu, who briefly retired after the 2022 Beijing Olympics, hails from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Walmart Posts Strong Quarter but Signals Caution for Year Ahead
Company executives said the retailer is gaining market share from wealthier shoppers.
6 Things to Know About the Ongoing DHS Shutdown
Funding lapsed on Feb. 13 after a final funding patch was rejected in the Senate.
FDA Dropping Requirement for 2 Studies for New Drug Approvals
‘A one-trial requirement will be the FDA’s new default standard,’ agency leaders said.
Local Law Enforcement Partnerships With ICE Up Tenfold Under Trump
At the end of the Biden administration, 135 such partnerships existed. That number has soared to more than 1,400 under President Trump.
Trump Urges UK to Retain Indian Ocean Territory Amid Iran Tensions
Diego Garcia has served as a key hub for U.S. and UK military operations in the Indian Ocean for decades.
