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Bessent says US temporarily lifting sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea
The Trump administration imposed wide-reaching sanctions on Iranian oil as part of a maximum pressure campaign against the Middle Eastern country.
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Federal judge rules Kennedy overstepped legal authority on care for transgender minors
A coalition of 21 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration over the declaration, claiming it interfered with their power to regulate the practice of medicine within their own borders in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
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Federal agencies remind drone operators of penalties for flying drones through restricted airspace
The reminder comes a day after drones were reportedly detected above Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio live.
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Firm building facility near US military installation confirms ties to Chinese Communist party
The Chinese parent company of Cnano USA Inc. (Cnano USA) — which intends to build a facility in Kansas approximately 70 miles from Missouri’s Whiteman Air Force Base — employs dozens of CCP members and sold products to a Chinese university for its use in a Chinese military program.
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Bidens' State of the Union guest list reflects president's election goal to woo union, women voters
Biden appears to be making an effort to gain the votes of blue-collar workers and women.
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Controlled burn of toxic chemicals after 2023 Ohio train derailment wasn't necessary, NTSB
Norfolk Southern, the transportation company whose train derailed, defended the decision to vent and burn the derailed cars filled with chemicals.
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Trump ally Barrasso passes on Senate GOP leadership race to replace McConnell
The leadership race will no longer be between the "three Johns," whittling the contest down to Sens. John Cornyn and John Thune.
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Watchdog sounds alarm as feds near approving 10-knot maritime speed limit
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed a 10-knot speed limit for much of the Atlantic coast in a bid to protect the Whale population.
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Jury convicts 'Rust' armorer of involuntary manslaughter over on-set shooting
In 2021, while filming for "Rust," actor Alec Baldwin pointed a firearm at Hutchins. A live-round then discharged, killing her and injuring director Joel Souza. Baldwin has denied pulling the trigger.
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Senate removes $1 million earmark for Philly LGBTQ center amid 'k*nk' parties backlash
The William Way center denied permitting "sexual behavior" at its meetings and fumed over "lies and distortions about our Center shared by political extremists."
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GOP goes easy on White House pandemic director, doesn't challenge evidence-free COVID claims
Republicans concerned about Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy worsening bureaucracy, "preparing for the last pandemic," but not director's long COVID claims that contradict research.
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House GOP report outlines federal monitoring of Americans' financial data
The report largely takes aim at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and myriad financial institutions.
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Avenatti loses appeal of 2022 conviction for stealing from Stormy Daniels
While representing Daniels, Avenatti stole $297,000 in funds due to her as part of a book deal. He was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to repay the sum as well as $148,000.