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DOJ expands death row execution methods: Firing squads and gas chambers are back
The Justice Department has ordered the Bureau of Prisons to expand the number of ways inmates on federal death row could be executed, including adding firing squads and gas asphyxiation.
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chairman Powell, paves way for Warsh
The Justice Department is dropping its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, a move that opens the way for President Trump's nominee, Kevin Warsh, to head the central bank.
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being developed to treat mental health conditions, including depression, the latest indication of the Trump administration's commitment to the experimental treatment approach.
Iranian foreign minister heads to Pakistan, signaling a possible revival of peace talks
A top Iranian official is heading to Pakistan, raising the prospect of a new round of peace talks with the U.S.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for three weeks, Trump says after diplomats’ WH meeting
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House, President Trump announced Thursday from the Oval Office.
Trump says former Navy secretary wasn’t fired, he quit
President Trump said it was former Navy Secretary John C. Phelan's call to leave the Defense Department, despite multiple reports that he was forced out over disagreements about the administration's shipbuilding goals and infighting with senior Pentagon officials.
Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran
President Trump on Thursday emphatically insisted that he will not use a nuclear weapon against Iran as the conflict nears its third month.
Illegal immigrants and temporary visitors give birth to 9% of U.S. babies
Nearly 1 in 10 newborns in the U.S. in 2023 were delivered by mothers who were either in the country illegally or on a temporary visitor's pass.
Inspector general will probe DOJ’s handling of Epstein files
The Justice Department's chief watchdog announced a probe Thursday into the release of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with a particular eye toward whether the department released everything it was supposed to while protecting the names of victims.
Hakeem Jeffries offers to debate Trump to prove who really has a ‘low IQ’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would welcome a debate with President Trump in response to Mr. Trump calling him a "low IQ person."
Trump calls on Schumer to apologize for ripping Border Patrol, ICE
President Trump on Thursday demanded that Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer apologize to immigration authorities for remarks the New York Democrat made on the chamber's floor.
Trump’s planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents’ dinner
The seeming incongruity of President Donald Trump's expected attendance at an event that honors the press has brought renewed scrutiny to the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner, a fixture on Washington's spring social calendar that is scheduled for this weekend.
From rap royalty to Nerd Prom: Nicki Minaj is coming to the correspondents’ dinner
Self-proclaimed No. 1 Trump fan Nicki Minaj plans to attend the White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner on Saturday, Seen, Heard & Whispered has learned.
