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Ed Martin exits DOJ after turbulent tenure marked by controversy
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Defense
Navy Weighs Dropping Pearl Harbor Hero's Name from Carrier for Trump
The Navy is reportedly considering renaming the future USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier after President Trump, a move that has drawn criticism from Miller's family.
Politics
Court Rebuffs DOJ: Albany Prosecutor's Subpoenas Void
A federal appeals court upheld the disqualification of John Sarcone, ruling he was not lawfully serving as acting US attorney when he subpoenaed NY AG Letitia James's office.
International
US Envoy Slams Ghent University Suspension of Arday Accuser
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White condemned Ghent University's suspension of researcher Nathan Cofnas, calling it retaliation for his plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday.
Politics
GOP ranchers slam Trump's 90-day beef import tariff pause
President Trump's plan to temporarily lift tariffs on imported ground beef to lower consumer prices has drawn sharp criticism from GOP lawmakers and cattle ranchers, who say it betrays American producers.
Healthcare
Federal Alert System Targets Autism Missing Person Cases
HHS announced a new federal initiative to improve responses when autistic individuals go missing, partnering with DOJ and FEMA to create a national alert framework.
Policy
SNAP rolls fall 13% as new work rules bite, but admin snags blamed
SNAP enrollment fell 13% in a year, far outpacing government forecasts, as new work rules and administrative snags push millions off the food aid rolls.
Politics
Roberts Halts Ballroom Halt, Giving Trump Admin Temporary Win
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily paused a ruling that would have halted construction on the White House ballroom, allowing work to continue while the Supreme Court considers the administration's emergency appeal.
Politics
Sanford Endorses Norman in SC Runoff, Citing Debt Crisis
Former Gov. Mark Sanford endorses Ralph Norman in the SC Senate runoff, warning of a financial tipping point as the national debt hits $40 trillion.
Politics
Trump threatens $5B suit against CAP over National Guard report
President Trump has threatened a $5 billion defamation suit against the Center for American Progress unless it retracts a report on his National Guard deployments by Friday evening.
Vance returns to Ohio steel town to boost Trump's economic message
Vice President Vance heads to his Ohio hometown to promote the administration's economic record at a steel plant, with c
Trump's 90-Day Beef Import Pause Draws GOP Rancher Backlash
Trump's 90-day suspension of ground beef tariffs sparks backlash from GOP ranchers and lawmakers, who warn it undercuts
Jill Biden's 'Who Knows?' on Debate Drug Theory Stirs Democratic Reckoning
Jill Biden says 'who knows?' to drug theory, but evidence remains absent. The Democratic Party must confront the debate'
Massie and Greene Rebuke Trump's Beef Import Plan
Two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene, slammed Trump's decision to temporarily lift tariffs on
Trump Halts Higher Ground Beef Tariffs for 90 Days to Ease Prices
President Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher ground beef import tariffs to lower consumer costs, allowing 300,000
Rogers backs year-long freeze on data centers in Michigan Senate race
GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers calls for a one-year halt on data center construction, citing voter concerns, while Dem
Arison and Hickenlooper push to overhaul family-building policies
Grindr CEO George Arison and Sen. John Hickenlooper call for tax deductions, insurance reforms, and parentage laws to ma
FDA's Inspection Model Fails to Secure Global Food Supply
Recurrent outbreaks from imported produce expose the limits of FDA's inspection-based approach, prompting calls for a ne
Kentucky Audit Exposes Systemic Failures in Largest School District
An audit of Kentucky's largest school district finds severe financial mismanagement, administrative bloat, and low stude
Gallup: US alcohol consumption hits historic low, 54% report drinking
Gallup reports American drinking at a record low, with 54% consuming alcohol, down from 62% in 2023, amid changing feder
NOAA Fall Forecast: Most States See Warm, Dry Start as El Niño Strengthens
NOAA's fall forecast signals warmer-than-average temperatures for most of the U.S., with El Niño intensifying. The Pacif
FDA red tape gives China an edge in regenerative medicine
Former HHS official David Mansdoerfer warns that FDA delays on Regenative Labs' export permits are hurting U.S. biotech
Bessent's Bond Buyback Fails to Calm Markets as 30-Year Yield Surges
Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback failed to stem a surge in 30-year yields, which hit a 19-year high amid record
Treasury doubles bond buyback as 30-year yield hits 19-year high
With 30-year yields at their highest since 2007, the Treasury doubles its bond buyback cap to $4B, a move critics call a
State Farm Auto Policyholders to Receive Record $5B in Dividends
State Farm is sending a record $5 billion in dividends to eligible auto policyholders, with payments starting at $10 and
Gen Z's Crypto Faith Contrasts with Boomer Banking Loyalty
A new survey shows Gen Z and millennials are far more confident in crypto than older generations, with Gen Z also starti
Powerball's $1B jackpot shrinks to under $600M in 31 states after taxes
Powerball's $1 billion jackpot, the eighth largest ever, would shrink to under $600 million after taxes in 31 states. Wi
Powerball Hits $1B: Annuity vs. Cash Lump Sum Explained
Powerball's jackpot has hit $1 billion. Winners must choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a cash lump sum. He
Iranian Officials Condemn New US Sanctions as 'Economic Terrorism'
Iran's leadership pushed back against new US sanctions, calling them 'economic terrorism' and vowing to overcome them, w
Trump renews push for summit with Kim, raising alliance concerns
President Trump is seeking another summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, but experts caution that such meetings may yie
TRIPP Corridor Marks First Year as U.S. Strategic Counter to Iran, Russia
The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) celebrates its first anniversary as a strategic land corr
Panama's Canal Port Reversal Draws Beijing's Wrath, Signaling Wider Clash
Beijing's retaliation against Panama over the canal ports' concession ruling marks a flashpoint in the wider US-China in
Iran's top diplomat dismisses Trump's 'Economic D-Day' as US debt tops $40T
Iran's foreign minister dismissed Trump's 'Economic D-Day' threat as a diversion from US debt crisis, predicting further
US envoy's Kashmir remark sparks diplomatic clash with Pakistan
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's remarks calling Kashmir 'an important part of India' drew a sharp rebuke from Pakist