Trump Administration Weighs Yosemite Land Swap for Developer Road
The Trump administration is reviewing a controversial land exchange to give a private developer road access inside Yosemite National Park for an 83-acre resort project.
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6 key concerns emerging from the USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports of poor living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as Congress demands answers regarding the ship's 250-plus day deployment.
Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment as Senate COVID Hearing Turns Confrontational
Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins, while Rand Paul warned the committee could consider consequences for his refusal to answer.
Why Is President Trump Using Forced Labor Laws for New Global Tariffs?
The Trump administration has enacted 10% to 12.5% tariffs on over 60 countries under Section 301 forced-labor rules, sparking new federal lawsuits and international protests.
U.S. Diplomats Walk Out as France Speaks at UN
U.S. diplomats left a U.N. Security Council meeting during France's remarks after a dispute over Volker Türk's human rights mandate.
23 States Keep Mail Voting Rules Blocked Before Midterms
A 2-1 federal appeals court ruling keeps key parts of President Donald Trump’s mail voting order blocked in 23 states and the District of Columbia while the legal challenge continues.
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Senator Moreno to Introduce Bill Sanctioning Canada Over Toxic Wildfire Haze
Senator Bernie Moreno announced plans to introduce legislation sanctioning Canada over hazardous wildfire smoke blanketing the northern U.S. as regional air quality index levels skyrocket.
Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante today: Trump slashes Utah monuments by 90%
President Trump has signed executive orders shrinking Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by 90%, reopening the land to potential mining.
Michael Cohen’s WABC comeback draws a “next Rush Limbaugh” comparison
Michael Cohen has launched a Sunday show on 770 WABC as he publicly rebuilds ties with Donald Trump. The station’s owner says Trump backed the hire and sees Cohen as a possible “next Rush Limbaugh,” though reports differ on when the two men met.
What's behind the sudden retreat by Utah Republicans on voting maps?
Utah Republican leaders have shelved plans for a constitutional amendment to curb ballot initiatives and dropped a federal map challenge.
Hegseth beard policy today: Navy to discharge sailors over unresolved razor bumps
Following a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Navy has announced it will administratively separate sailors who cannot comply with clean-shaven standards after one year of medical treatment for severe razor bumps. The crackdown comes after Hegseth personally spotted bearded sailors flouting the policy during a recent ship visit.
Rahm Emanuel today: Israel speech challenges unconditional US support
Rahm Emanuel is set to use a Tel Aviv speech to call for ending unconditional US support for Israel, changing military aid and pursuing a 23-state regional peace plan.
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