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House GOP Strikes Late-Night FISA 702 Deal, Adding Warrant Requirement to Five-Year Extension
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Depart for Private Sector, Ending Controversial Tenure
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons will depart the agency on May 31 for a private sector role, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced, ending a nearly two-decade career at the immigration enforcement agency.
Healthcare
University of Pennsylvania Study Uncovers Reproductive, Temperature Side Effects in GLP-1 Drug Users
New research analyzing over 400,000 social media posts identifies reproductive symptoms and temperature complaints as emerging side effects of popular GLP-1 medications, with 4% of users reporting menstrual irregularities.
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Trump Denounces NYC's Luxury Second-Home Tax Proposal as 'Destructive'
Former President Donald Trump has sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed tax on luxury second homes, claiming the policy is destroying the city.
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Trump Dismisses Inflation Data as 'Fake,' Touts Tax Policy at Nevada Rally
President Trump dismissed a recent inflation report as 'fake' during a Las Vegas event, defending his economic record and promoting a tax-free tips law while connecting policy to the upcoming midterms.
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Progressive Mejía Wins New Jersey Special Election, Secures Sherrill's Former House Seat
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejía has won the special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, succeeding Governor Mikie Sherrill and delivering a victory for the party's left flank.
Healthcare
Kennedy Navigates Vaccine Minefield in Marathon Congressional Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his agency's record and controversial vaccine policies during seven hours of congressional testimony, as Democrats challenged budget cuts and his 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda.
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Jeffries Signals Opposition to FISA Renewal Without Privacy Reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated he is unlikely to support a straightforward extension of the government's warrantless surveillance authority under FISA unless it includes significant new privacy safeguards.
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Judge Lyndsey Brunette Launches First Bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat
Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette has become the first candidate to declare a run for an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, following last week's judicial election.
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New Jersey Special Election: Progressive Mejia Favored to Claim Sherrill's House Seat
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia is the frontrunner against Republican Joe Hathaway in Thursday's special election for New Jersey's open House seat. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT.
Gallup Poll Reveals Surprising Religious Gender Gap Among Young Americans
A new Gallup poll shows a 13-point gap in religious importance between young men and women, reversing a previous trend.
Democratic Candidates Outraise GOP Rivals in Critical Senate Contests, FEC Reports Show
New campaign finance reports show Democratic Senate candidates posting massive fundraising hauls in key battleground sta
Hawley Proposes Bill to Strip Pensions from Lawmakers Convicted of Sex Crimes
Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a bill to prevent members of Congress convicted of felony sex crimes from receiving t
ICE Officer Charged with Assault After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Civilians During Minnesota Operation
Prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for an ICE officer accused of pointing his firearm at two civilians on a highw
Federal Probe Targets Former Congressman Swalwell Over Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations
The Department of Justice is investigating former Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegation
Greene Rebukes Franklin Graham Over Defense of Trump's AI Religious Imagery
Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned evangelical leader Franklin Graham for defending former President Trump's controversial
Senate Overturns Biden Mining Ban in Boundary Waters, Sends Repeal to Trump
The Senate voted narrowly to overturn Biden administration protections blocking mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters
Trump Hosts Las Vegas Roundtable on Tax-Free Tips Law Following Filing Deadline
Donald Trump is hosting a roundtable in Las Vegas to highlight the 'no tax on tips' legislation passed last summer, whic
Hochul, Mamdani Propose NYC 'Pied-à-Terre' Tax Targeting Luxury Second Homes
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled a proposal to levy an annual tax on New York City second ho
House GOP Nears FISA 702 Deal: One-Year Extension with Enhanced Oversight Penalties
House Republicans are closing in on a compromise to renew Section 702 surveillance authority for one year, scaling back
DHS Security Chiefs Face House Budget Interrogation Amid Historic Government Shutdown
Leaders from the Secret Service, Coast Guard, TSA, CISA, and FEMA will defend President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget propo
Kennedy Defends Trump's 2027 Health Budget, Faces Scrutiny Over Vaccine Stances
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the House Appropriations Committee to justify the administration's 20
IRS Penalties Mount as Tax Day Deadline Arrives for Millions of Filers
The April 15 tax filing deadline triggers immediate IRS penalties for late returns or unpaid balances, with failure-to-f
IRS Reports 11% Surge in Average Tax Refunds as Filing Deadline Arrives
Tax Day has arrived with the IRS reporting significantly larger refunds for millions of Americans. The average refund ha
IRS Tax Filing Extension Deadline Approaches: Key Procedures and Penalty Risks
The IRS offers taxpayers an automatic six-month filing extension until October 15, but any estimated tax owed must still
Fed's Hammack Signals Extended Rate Pause Amid Geopolitical, Inflation Uncertainty
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack indicated the central bank will likely maintain current interest rates for an exten
House GOP to Spotlight Permanent Trump Tax Cuts in Tax Day Press Conference
House Republicans will hold a press conference Wednesday morning to promote the permanent tax cuts and new worker-focuse
IMF Projects Global Growth Slowdown, Inflation Spike from Iran War Fallout
The International Monetary Fund warns the war in Iran will slow global economic growth and accelerate inflation, with lo
France Demands Release of 86-Year-Old Widow from ICE Custody
The French government has formally requested the U.S. release an 86-year-old widow of an American veteran from ICE deten
Trump Signals Potential Pakistan Visit to Finalize Iran Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
President Trump stated he would consider traveling to Islamabad to personally seal a potential deal with Iran, commendin
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Political Use of Religion as Feud with Trump Escalates
Pope Leo XIV denounced the manipulation of religion for political and military objectives, as his public dispute with Pr
Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Claims Personal Mediation Role
President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, claiming personal credit for the diplomatic bre
IMF Urged to Deploy Trillion-Dollar Reserve Tool as Iran War Shocks Global Economy
A major IMF reserve asset issuance is being pushed as critical relief for developing economies hit by energy price shock
Vance's Orban Endorsement Backfires as Hungarian Opposition Wins Landslide Victory
Vice President JD Vance's official visit to endorse Hungarian PM Viktor Orban failed to sway voters, as opposition leade