Appeals court rules Trump's asylum ban illegal
A federal appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border is illegal.
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Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions
The Justice Department is moving to permit firing squads as a method of execution, escalating capital punishment measures.
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Trump sends envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran
President Trump has dispatched envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for potential ceasefire talks with Iran, though Iran has ruled out direct negotiations.
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Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell
The Justice Department has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, likely paving the way for Kevin Warsh to take over.
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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, Microsoft offers buyouts
Meta is cutting 8,000 jobs (10% of its workforce) while Microsoft is offering buyouts to employees, signaling ongoing tech industry restructuring.
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Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town
A powerful tornado struck an Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but miraculously causing no fatalities.
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US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K bet
A U.S. soldier has been charged with using classified information to win a $400,000 Polymarket bet on a raid in Venezuela.
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Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes
Wildfires in the Southeast have killed a Florida firefighter and destroyed 120 homes in Georgia, with conditions worsening.
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Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark
Congress has been holding frequent all-night sessions, leading to legislative dysfunction and criticism over productivity.
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FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
The FDA is set to fast-track review of three psychedelic drugs after a directive from President Trump, signaling a shift in drug policy.
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