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Trump administration formally bans gain-of-function research
The State and Health and Human Services departments claim that although biomedical research has produced lifesaving vaccines and medical breakthroughs, it must never come at the expense of public safety or national security.
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National Intelligence completes fifth round of layoffs, slashing 30% of staff, Pulte says
Pulte said the level of staffing at the agency is down 30% from where it was weeks ago, after several rounds of layoffs. Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard laid off 500 people, which the office said at that point was 30% of its staff.
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Senate expected to confirm Clayton to be director of National Intelligence
The confirmation is expected to fall along party lines following a tense hearing two weeks ago in which Jay Clayton clashed with Democrats over his refusal to say President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
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DOJ now looking for threats to parents' rights, after Biden's threats against parents themselves
Under the Biden administration, there have been multiple reports of parental rights being violated in the school system, resulting in protests and parents speaking out at the risk of being branded "domestic terrorists." That's changing.
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DOJ announces federal charge against North Carolina's DeCarlos Brown in death of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged Brown with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
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Ex-FBI agent who leaked to Chinese company had his hands in a wide range of notable investigations
The former FBI official who leaked details of a criminal investigation to a Chinese company with a relationship with a Hunter Biden client was over the years involved in a wide range of investigations, from Wikileaks to Crossfire Hurricane. It remains to be seen which ones may have been tainted.
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IRS finds tax misinformation promoted by social media claims has cost taxpayers $162m in penalties
If a taxpayer believes they fell for a scam, they should amend the tax return as soon as possible, seek help from a reputable tax professional or IRS employee and respond promptly to any IRS letters or notices.
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DHS launches ICE operation in Chicago
"This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets," DHS said
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FDA investigating child deaths after COVID vaccination: Makary
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency would release a report in the coming weeks on how many deaths were caused by the vaccine
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EXCLUSIVE: Secret Service spent $11 million on Hunter Biden travel detail
The security detail for former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, cost nearly $11 million, including on travel, real estate and expensive hotels, according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request CASA filed.
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South Korea says deal reached with US for release of workers detained at Georgia auto plant
The immigration enforcement operation took place on Thursday when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 475 individuals, mostly Korean nationals, at a Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant shared with LG Energy Solution near Ellabell, Georgia.
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Some of RFK Jr.’s family members are calling on him to resign
Kerry Kennedy said her brother is demonstrating "reckless and unfit leadership.”
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NRA comes out against DOJ’s potential transgender gun ban
Several media outlets reported that the plan is under consideration after the Annunciation School shooter Robin Westman, who identified as trans, killed two people and injured 18 others in August.