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Justice Department moves to drop charge against former Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool
The department said information provided since the indictment of former Olympic canoeist David Hearn revealed the damage was the result of a “flawed installation by the contractor."
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Grassley asks Verizon to clarify its failure to disclose Arctic Frost subpoenas to Congress
The letter comes after Grassley asked Verizon in 2023 to search for all requests or orders made by the Justice Department or any federal law enforcement agency between January 2016 – October 2023 related to Senate devices and Crossfire Hurricane.
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Not just Minnesota: Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states, FBI says
The agencies, which didn't say in which states the municipalities are located, said that some of the malicious activity has impacted water operations in those municipalities that were struck.
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Supreme Court's tariff ruling could alter 2026 election
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, who is up for reelection in 2028, praised the Supreme Court's decision and called it "a victory for for the wallets of every American consumer."
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What’s next for Trump’s tariffs?
In a 6–3 decision, the court ruled that the president exceeded his authority by relying on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose tariffs on U.S. trade partners
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DOJ probes three Michigan schools over gender instruction, bathroom policies
The probes target Detroit Public Schools Community District, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools and Lansing School District, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
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Virginia Democrats pass new congressional map through legislature amid court battle
The new congressional map, which Democrats are hoping to put before voters in a referendum in April, was passed in the Virginia legislature a day after a judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by Republicans
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New Mexico authorities reopen investigation into 2 bodies allegedly buried outside Epstein ranch
“Revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination,” New Mexico Department of Justice chief of staff Lauren Rodriguez said
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs under IEEPA
The ruling is a blow/boon for Trump's economic agenda.
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NORAD launches fighter jets to intercept five Russian warplanes near Alaska
NORAD launched nine fighter jets to intercept and escort the Russian warplanes
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Japan gives US 250 new cherry blossom trees to commemorate US birthday
The tree saplings will replace the 150 cherry blossom trees that were removed in 2024 when the Tidal Basin seawall rehabilitation project began
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Trump pledges $10 million to East Palestine to help with economic recovery from train derailment
The grant comes after the National Institutes of Health opened the East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program Office earlier this month to study the long-term health effects of the derailment.
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Labor Secretary DeRemer's husband banned from department HQ over sexual assault allegations: Report
The DeRemers have not commented on the allegations so far and an attorney representing the secretary declined to comment.