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FBI says ‘malicious actors’ targeted Patel’s personal email, Iran-based hacking group claims responsibility

The FBI says “malicious actors" targeted Director Patel’s personal email, adding the information exposed was historical and not government-related.

Obama-appointed judge reverses course, rules voter ID law isn’t discriminatory in GOP win

Judge Loretta Biggs, an Obama appointee, ruled North Carolina's voter ID law constitutional after a seven-year court fight, a major Republican win.

Iran backlash forces Gulf allies toward Washington as regional tensions rise

Saudi Arabia reportedly granted U.S. forces access to King Fahd Air Base for the first time since the Gulf War as Gulf states recalibrate their posture amid escalating Iranian attacks.

Trump Signs the (Dollar) Bill

President Trump is adding his signature to the U.S. dollar.

Why We Need ‘Lifeboat’ Ph.D. Programs

We need many more such programs, but the problem is the scarcity of good...

Trump scores ‘massive court victory’ with appellate ruling on ICE detention

The Eighth Circuit ruled illegal immigrants detained by ICE are not entitled to bond hearings, a win AG Bondi called a massive court victory.

Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case

The verdict marks the second major defeat for Meta in recent days after another jury found it liable for failing to protect kids from...

Why Americans Worry

They’re relatively confident that the military can destroy things, but they’re skeptical that destroying things alone leads to an improved political settlement.

Who is Emily Gregory? Democrat who flipped Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district

Emily Gregory is a first-time Democratic candidate who on Tuesday pulled off one of the most politically symbolic upsets in recent Florida history, flipping a state House seat in President Trump's own Palm Beach County backyard.

Raskin interrogates patent director over filing Board of Peace trademark

The director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office told lawmakers Wednesday that he filed to trademark President Trump's Board of Peace because bad actors were taking advantage of its domain name.

A White House first: Robot walks the halls with Melania Trump for tech summit

A talking humanoid robot joined first lady Melania Trump for her international summit on technology in Washington, an eye-popping start to the second day of the session.

TSA warns that smaller airports could close amid marathon security wait times

U.S. airports have experienced the highest security wait times in history over the past 40 days while the Department of Homeland Security has been shut down, with some line delays stretching beyond 4 1/2 hours, the head of the Transportation Security Administration told lawmakers on Wednesday.

U.K. bans crypto donations to political parties in bid to curb foreign influence

British political parties will be banned from accepting donations in cryptocurrencies, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday, saying illicit finance poses a "stark" danger to the country's democracy.

TSA wait times dwindle after ICE deploys to airports

Hourslong lines at airport security checkpoints are easing up as ICE officers help TSA.

Trump showed off a classified map during a 2022 plane trip, a Democratic lawmaker alleges

President Donald Trump showed off a classified map on a 2022 flight to his New Jersey golf club and held onto a record from his first term that was so sensitive only six people would have had access to it, according to a letter released Wednesday by a top House Democrat.

House Intel gives classified Brennan records to prosecutors, raising specter of charges

The House Intelligence Committee voted Tuesday to hand over classified documents to federal prosecutors as part of the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan -- a move that suggests the Justice Department may be getting closer to charges.

Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to be U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators of both major political parties grilled her on vaccines and other health topics during a tense confirmation hearing, deepening doubts about her ability to secure the votes she needs for the role.

BBC names ex-Google executive Matt Brittin its new director-general as it faces a feud with Trump

Former Google executive Matt Brittin will be the new director-general of the BBC, the broadcaster announced Wednesday, taking the helm as the U.K.'s national broadcaster faces an uncertain future and a $10 billion lawsuit from U.S. President Donald Trump.

JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force ‘ramps up’ identifying fraud across US after suspending 70 providers in LA

VP JD Vance's anti-fraud task force is expanding nationally, using AI to detect Medicaid fraud after suspending 70 LA providers flagged as high risk.

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