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Iran's Strait of Hormuz Leverage Proves Hard for Trump to Counter
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Trump’s Drug Policy Shift: From War on Drugs to Psychedelic Research
Trump’s moves to fast-track psychedelic research and reschedule medical marijuana signal a historic GOP break from the war on drugs, fueled by veteran advocacy and populist allies.
International
Volker to Europe: Mute Iran Criticism to Avoid Trump Retaliation
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker cautioned European nations against publicly criticizing President Trump's military operations in Iran, warning such remarks could provoke retaliation.
Defense
US Strike Kills Two Suspected Narco-Terrorists in Eastern Pacific Operation
US Southern Command killed two suspected narco-terrorists in a strike on a drug trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific, part of an ongoing Pentagon mission that has now killed about 180 people.
Politics
Mississippi Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Court Maps After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves will convene a special legislative session 21 days after the Supreme Court rules on Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could determine the legality of race-based redistricting under the Voting Rights Act.
Politics
Restaurants in World Cup Host Cities Plan Mandatory 20% Gratuities
Restaurants in Kansas City and Boston are planning mandatory 20% gratuities during the FIFA World Cup to ensure tipped workers are compensated as international visitors arrive.
International
Iran Rules Out Direct U.S. Talks as Islamabad Mediation Looms
Iran says no direct meeting with the U.S. is planned in upcoming Pakistan-mediated talks, contradicting White House statements. Tehran will instead relay its positions through Pakistani intermediaries.
Politics
Texas Rejects Camp Mystic's Safety Plan After Fatal Flood That Killed 27
Texas health officials rejected Camp Mystic's emergency plan, citing missing floodplain data and inadequate procedures, as the camp seeks to reopen after a deadly flood killed 27 last summer.
Politics
Burgum Touts 'American Flag Blue' Reflecting Pool Renovation as Trump's D.C. Beautification Push Continues
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum shared an update on the installation of an 'American flag blue' floor in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, praising President Trump's investment in the capital.
Politics
Frost Demands Probe After 31 Sloths Die in Orlando Warehouse
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) is demanding answers after 31 sloths died in a frigid, unpowered warehouse linked to the planned Orlando attraction Sloth World.
Maine Governor Mills Blocks Statewide Data Center Moratorium, Citing Local Project
Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoed legislation Friday that would have imposed an 18-month ban on large data centers, sparing
Amnesty and ACLU Warn World Cup Travelers of US Deportation Risks
Amnesty International and the ACLU have issued a travel advisory warning foreign citizens attending the FIFA World Cup i
DOJ Revives Firing Squads and Electric Chairs for Federal Executions
The DOJ announced Friday it will bring back firing squads and electric chairs for some federal death penalty cases, alon
White House Unveils Full Schedule for America's 250th Birthday Celebrations
The White House has released a full schedule of events for America's 250th birthday, spanning from May through fall, wit
Senators Bipartisan Bill Targets Trump's Eased Russia Oil Sanctions
A bipartisan Senate duo unveils legislation to tighten congressional control over Russia sanctions after Trump loosened
Moreno Proposes Senate Ban on Prediction Market Trading Amid Insider Trading Fears
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced a resolution Friday to ban senators from prediction markets, citing insider tradi
FDA Grants Fast-Track Status to Three Psychedelic Drug Studies in Line with Trump's Executive Order
The FDA granted fast-track review to three companies studying psychedelic therapies for depression and PTSD, advancing T
Scrap the Social Security Tax Cap to Avert 2032 Benefit Cuts, Former SSA Chief Urges
The Social Security Trust Fund is on track to run out in 2032, but removing the cap on taxable earnings for high incomes
Local Backlash Against Data Centers Demands Smarter Deals, Not Construction Bans
Communities across the U.S. are resisting data center expansion amid concerns over surging electricity bills, water cons
EPA's New Plan: Advanced Recycling Could Reshape Plastic Waste into Raw Materials
The EPA is pushing to reclassify advanced recycling as manufacturing under the Clean Air Act, aiming to spur investment
Trump Refund Portal Opens as Importers Seek $166B in Invalidated Tariffs
Importers are signing up for a new CBP portal to claim $166 billion in tariff refunds ordered by the Supreme Court. Trum
JetBlue Hit with Class Action Over Alleged 'Surveillance Pricing' Using Personal Data
JetBlue is accused of collecting passenger data to dynamically set airfares, sparking a class action lawsuit and congres
Gen Z and Millennials Now Judge Dates by Credit Scores, Survey Finds
Nearly one-third of young daters find high credit scores attractive, and some are resorting to 'financial future faking'
Capital One Settles Savings Rate Lawsuit for $425M
A Virginia court has approved a $425 million class-action settlement against Capital One over claims it kept 360 Savings
United CEO Flags 20% Fare Hike as Iran War Drives Jet Fuel Costs Up 100%
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says ticket prices could jump 15-20% after jet fuel costs surged over 100% since last ye
Trump Administration Weighs $500 Million Bailout for Struggling Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is considering a $500 million financial rescue for Spirit Airlines, a move that has sparked int
Justin Sun Files Lawsuit Against Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Over Frozen $45 Million Token Holdings
Billionaire Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, a
New York AG Sues Crypto Giants Over 'Illegal Gambling' Prediction Markets
New York's attorney general has filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini, accusing their pred
U.S. Hits Chinese Refinery, Shipping in New Push to Cut Iran Oil Revenue
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Chinese oil refinery and dozens of shipping firms tied to Iran's shadow fleet, aiming to
UK Rejects Trump Falklands Threat, Defends Sovereignty Amid NATO Tensions
UK politicians across the spectrum declared the Falklands British after a report said Trump may review US stance on UK's
Kushner and Witkoff Head to Pakistan for Second Round of Iran Nuclear Talks
White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner depart for Pakistan on Saturday for a second round of in-person talks
India Slams Trump-Shared ‘Hellhole’ Remarks as Diplomatic Spat Escalates
India rebuked President Trump for sharing a transcript calling the country a 'hellhole,' with officials calling the rema
Tehran's Descent: From Theocracy to Naked Coercion as Diplomacy Fails
Iran's clerical rulers are abandoning pretense, evolving into a junta sustained by force and crisis. Negotiations are de
Ukraine and Russia Wage Shadow War in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
Russia and Ukraine are fighting a proxy war in the Middle East, with Moscow arming Iran and Kyiv bolstering Gulf defense