Sanctuary City Lawsuit
The Justice Department sued Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County yesterday over their laws limiting the involvement of local police in the enforcement of federal…
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Cannabis Study: Heavy Use Impacts Brain Function
The largest study on cannabis and its impact on brain function suggests the use of the substance has a statistically significant effect…
Border Build Up Begins
Around 1,500 active-duty troops will be sent to the US-Mexico border in the coming days to assist with security measures, defense officials said yesterday.…
Trump, Vance Sworn-In
Donald Trump, 78, was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States at the Capitol Rotunda yesterday, officially beginning his second…
Report: Cancer Rates Fall, Concerns Remain
The American Cancer Society’s latest report reveals a significant shift in cancer trends. The overall cancer mortality rate in the US declined by 34%…
New Orleans Attack
At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured after an attacker intentionally drove a pickup truck through a crowd on New…
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in New York City
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance division of UnitedHealth Group, was shot and killed yesterday in what police called a targeted attack in…
President Biden Pardons Son
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, last night, weeks before the younger Biden was due to be sentenced for federal gun…
Biden Administration Proposes Obesity Drug Coverage
The Biden administration introduced a proposal yesterday to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. The initiative,…
Trump Charges Dropped
The judge overseeing the Jan. 6 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump dropped charges yesterday, following a request from Special Counsel Jack Smith.…
Cabinet Picks Completed
President-elect Donald Trump nominated his former White House aide Brooke Rollins for secretary of agriculture Saturday. The announcement—part of a rapid pace of appointments—closes out Trump’s…
Trump Team Rollout
President-elect Donald Trump’s future administration has begun taking shape with a wave of recently announced picks. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21)—a vocal supporter of Israel—has been…