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RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting ‘overuse’ of psychiatric medications, especially among children

RFK Jr. unveiled a new HHS initiative targeting overuse of psychiatric medications, especially among children, as part of a broader mental health strategy.

Chicago pol says Walgreens should be charged with ‘first-degree corporate abandonment’ over closure over theft

A Chicago alderman says Walgreens should be charged with "first-degree corporate abandonment" over its decision to close a store in the 6th Ward.

Dem mayor faces reality check after accusing rival of ‘exploiting’ Palisades Fire: ‘Absolute tone deafness’

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says Spencer Pratt is "exploiting" Palisades Fire grief for political gain as the reality star challenges her in mayoral race.

House Dem frontrunner’s connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire

A frontrunner to replace a retiring NJ Democrat was a defense witness for the Blind Sheikh, convicted of seditious conspiracy after the 1993 WTC bombing.

The TSA made itself unfundable

Last Thursday, Congress ended the longest Department of Homeland Security shutdown in American history....

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampments after pausing clearings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city will resume clearing homeless encampments with a new approach after pausing the controversial practice in January.

Trump DOJ probes Michigan schools over gender curriculum, joins lawsuit against LA race-based program

Trump Justice Department launches investigations into Michigan school districts over gender instruction and intervenes in LA race-based admissions lawsuit.

Judicial Vacancies and the Senate Calendar

Put yourself in the shoes of the Democrats. What’s their goal? Delay.

WH adviser Hassett urges ‘discipline’ for Fed economists over tariff study

President Donald Trump's top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year.

Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94

Norman C. Francis, a civil rights pioneer and champion of education who played a pivotal role in helping rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, died Wednesday. He was 94.

Republicans sue to stop Virginia redistricting referendum

Republican organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday objecting to Virginia Democrats' 2026 redistricting ballot referendum for using misleading language and violating state law and the state constitution.

FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access

The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change from Trump administration officials vowing to speed up the availability of certain medical products.

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good, the Minnesota mom fatally shot by a federal agent during this winter's massive immigration crackdown.

Argentina’s Milei heads to the U.S. again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina's President Javier Milei set off Wednesday for his 14th trip to the United States to take part in the inaugural session of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative. He is also expected to attend Trump's regional summit in Miami on March 7 with Latin American leaders aligned with the White House's political agenda.

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan’s first day under a fragile ceasefire deal

Waleed al Zamli longingly recalled the joys and traditions of the first day of Ramadan before the Israel-Hamas war had drastically altered his life: Lanterns for the children. Sweets. Special dishes.

Trump’s grand jury trouble: Citizens increasingly resist DOJ’s attempts to indict

A new count by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers suggests that federal prosecutors are facing increasing resistance from grand juries refusing to hand up indictments in highly charged cases. And even when an indictment is secured, trial juries and judges are refusing to convict.

Retail billionaire tells House probe Epstein ‘duped’ him, Trump never close to infamous sex offender

The billionaire behind Victoria's Secret and PINK told House investigators Wednesday that he was "duped" by "con-man" Jeffrey Epstein and knew nothing of his sex trafficking crimes involving underage girls.

Democrats risk FEMA disaster funding collapse as DHS shutdown hits Day 5

The partial government shutdown entered its fifth day with no resolution in sight, as immigration disputes threaten FEMA's federal emergency response.

City-run board cancels lease of Israel drone supplier sparking backlash toward Mamdani: ‘Ludicrous’

Six weeks into his term, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani draws criticism as city-controlled Navy Yard ends lease with drone manufacturer serving Israel's military.

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