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14 countries form 'Shield of Americas' to target cartels in Western Hemisphere
The new coalition was forged 21 months after President Donald Trump directed U.S. federal agencies to target Mexican cartels and other foreign groups threatening American citizens and national security.
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As new Medicaid work requirements take effect, officials seek to inform enrollees
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, explained why he sees the work requirements as beneficial.
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Settlement halts mass grant, job terminations at federal AmeriCorps program
Mass grant terminations will not be carried out by AmeriCorps, and large-scale staff cuts beyond those already planned will not be executed as well, according to a settlement involving the federal agency for national service and volunteering and North Carolina.
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Court hands Texas a win against Biden-era EEOC on 'pronoun police' case
Last year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the EEOC, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and other federal officials to block an EEOC guidance
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Target reports drop in 1st quarter sales, attributes to tariffs, economy, backlash to DEI policies
Target's shares fell 3% before the opening bell Wednesday.
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Ted Cruz introduces Universal School Choice Act, as 'the civil rights issue of the 21st century'
The proposal would allocate up to $10 billion annually in dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits for individuals and businesses nationwide that contribute to nonprofit scholarship-granting organizations for elementary and secondary education.
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Secretary of Education McMahon's grant priorities include returning to phonics, school choice,
In stark contrast to the previous administration's DEI-ladened grant programs and priorities, McMahon said Tuesday her three priorities for grants are focusing on literacy, school choice, and states’ freedom.
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'Cheers' actor George Wendt dies at 76
Wendt starred in Cheers in all 275 episodes, and earned six Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. He later got his own sitcom titled "The George Wendt Show."
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Virginia congressional candidate Vindman's campaign hit with FEC complaint
Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Va., is facing a federal ethics complaint after his campaign allegedly spent nearly $40,000 on copies of his twin brother’s new book — prompting a complaint claiming it violated campaign finance laws.
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World's richest man, Elon Musk, says he plans to spend less on politics
Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back Trump. On Tuesday, Musk said he still could increase spending if things change.
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Ukraine crisis will end in 'negotiated settlement,' says Rubio: 'There is no military solution'
Rubio's frank assessment of the conflict comes less than a day after President Donald Trump tried to push forward with a ceasefire between the two nations on Monday.
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Fourth inmate recaptured, New Orleans jail worker arrested after helping 10 inmates escape
Sterling Williams, 33, an Orleans Parish jail maintenance worker, was arrested after admitting to helping the inmates' Friday escape.
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Walmart vows to keep prices low as possible, as long as possible, amid tariffs, Trump's 'eat' barb
“We have always worked to keep our prices as low as possible and we won’t stop,” Walmart said.