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Democrats warn Trump administration attacking free speech rights across America
Congressional Democrats are raising serious concerns about what they characterize as the Trump administration's systematic assault on free speech rights, warning that the president's actions are pushing the country toward authoritarianism.
FCC pressure to ABC compliance: How Kimmel got yanked from air
President Trump dismissed concerns that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension represents an attack on free speech, saying Thursday that ABC pulled the show due to poor ratings.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to 4.25% amid weak job market concerns
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-percentage point on Wednesday, reducing the benchmark rate to 4% to 4.25% in its first rate cut in nine months.
Essential safety skills every child needs before staying home alone
Parents face the challenging decision of determining when their children are ready to stay home alone after school, with experts emphasizing that readiness depends on multiple factors beyond just age.
‘Coerced abortions are happening’: Men spike drinks with abortion pills
The abortion pill has become so easily accessible that even men can obtain it, with potentially disastrous consequences for pregnant women.
Utah prosecutors seek death penalty for Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson
Utah prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man accused of assassinating conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Treasury Dept. targets Iran ‘shadow banking’ network using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iranian financiers and more than a dozen entities across Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates for allegedly facilitating $100 million in cryptocurrency transfers from Iranian oil sales to benefit Iran's government and military.
‘Political circus is over’: Georgia court denies Willis appeal in Trump case
Georgia's highest court has denied Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' request for it to review her ability to prosecute President Trump and others on charges of illegally undermining the results of the 2020 election.
Trump administration reaches agreement with China to keep TikTok operating in U.S.
The Trump administration and China have reached a framework agreement to keep TikTok operating in the United States, ending a yearlong effort to transfer the platform to American ownership.
Historic F.J. King cargo schooner wreck found after 140 years in Lake Michigan
After nearly 140 years of searching, researchers have finally discovered the wreckage of the cargo schooner F.J. King, which sank during a fierce storm off Wisconsin's Lake Michigan coastline in 1886.
‘Crime would come roaring back’: Trump threatens D.C. emergency over immigration
President Trump threatened Monday to call for a national emergency and exercise federal authority in the District of Columbia for the city government's failure to enforce immigration laws.
NATO energy dependence on Russia weakens Ukraine negotiating position, Trump warns
President Trump is demanding NATO allies impose a complete ban on Russian oil and gas purchases in exchange for heavy U.S. sanctions on Moscow, but several member countries say they cannot immediately comply with this requirement.
Judge to DHS: Stop delaying Venezuelan deportation protection program
A federal judge ruled Friday that a computer glitch may have stymied some Venezuelans' attempts to re-register online for a Biden-era deportation amnesty just ahead of the deadline, and he ordered Homeland Security to give them another 24 hours to do so.
NATO faces new warfare reality as Russian drones breach alliance territory
Russian drones violated Polish airspace in 19 separate incidents this week, marking the first time NATO engaged enemy targets within its own territory and exposing vulnerabilities in the alliance's drone defense capabilities.
Senate Republicans use nuclear option to speed up Trump nominee confirmations
Senate Republicans executed a party-line "nuclear option" rule change Thursday to accelerate confirmation of President Trump's nominees, eliminating the need for individual votes on lower-level executive positions.
More than 600 women practice amateur sumo wrestling in Japan despite professional exclusion
While professional sumo wrestling in Japan maintains its 1,500-year-old tradition of excluding women from the sacred ring, a growing movement of more than 600 female amateur wrestlers is challenging gender barriers and pushing for the sport's inclusion in the Olympics.
1 million kamikaze drones: How China outpaced America’s defenses
U.S. forces are vulnerable to drone swarms due to insufficient scale and urgency in efforts to meet the demand for affordable, precise drone and counter-drone systems, a new report says.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk killed by gunman at college campus
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday.
Bolsonaro could face decades in prison as Brazil court deliberates democracy overthrow case
Brazil's Supreme Court is deliberating this week on whether former President Jair Bolsonaro is guilty of plotting to overthrow the country's democracy after his 2022 electoral defeat.
Fauci ordered NIH employees to destroy records despite telling Congress he never deleted documents
Sen. Rand Paul is calling for Dr. Anthony Fauci to reappear before Congress after emails were uncovered that contradict his testimony to lawmakers.
