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Former DOJ Official Denounces Leadership, Reveals Internal Failures

Jonathan Gross left the Department of Justice earlier this year and has become an outspoken critic of the department's leadership. This month, Gross gave an extensive in-studio interview to Brandon Straka, a conservative influencer and former Jan.

Technology

Make America Healthy Again: How school lunches could change

Schools across the U.S. are bracing for changes after the federal government revised dietary guidance in January, pushing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda that favors minimally processed foods and “high‑quality, nutrient‑dense” protein.

Politics

Morning Brief: Trump Meets Xi, Asia Reacts, Appeals Court Hearing

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.

Politics

Gunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate Amid Arrest Attempt

MANILA, Philippines — A burst of gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate, where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International

U.S. News

War with Iran hits $29 billion; students' math scores improve

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World

Putin Praises Test Launch of New Sarmat ICBM

MOSCOW — Russia on Tuesday test-fired its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, a milestone President Vladimir Putin praised as part of a broader program to modernize Moscow's nuclear forces.

Politics

Donor Fatigue in Minneapolis Leaves Immigrants Struggling

On a warm Thursday evening in late April, a south Minneapolis brewery hosted a fundraiser for Juntos Podemos, a volunteer mutual aid group that has been helping immigrant families with groceries and rent. Music played, neighbors bid on silent-auction items and organizers tracked donations by hand.

Politics

How the Trump Administration Weakened Anti‑Corruption Enforcement

In 2024 a federal jury quickly convicted former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore of stealing roughly $70,000 in donations meant for a memorial honoring police officers and using the money for personal expenses.

Business

Will Short Domestic Flights Survive Rising Costs?

U.S. domestic travel has recovered and grown, but one part of the network is shrinking: short regional hops. Flights under 250 nautical miles have fallen the most over the past decade, declining about 11% from 2016 to 2026, according to aviation analytics firm OAG.