State Department begins immigrant social media vetting this week
Entering the U.S. on a visa or applying for one? You’ll now need to provide five years of yours and your dependents’ social media accounts.
Climate change leads to worsening seasonal allergies … and maybe even more suicides
Seasonal allergies are becoming more common, starting earlier and lasting longer. The cause? Climate change.
Here’s why Trump may stop short of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Trump considers ending the Iran military campaign without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the oil chokepoint for allies to handle.
First deaths at Rikers under Mamdani underscore urgency of replacing New York’s notorious jail
The death of a 39-year-old man at Rikers Island marks the first death on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's watch.
Pakistan says it will host talks between US, Iran ‘in coming days’
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan plans to host talks between the United States and Iran in a bid to end the now month-long war.
House of Representatives pass DHS funding bill after rejecting Senate’s
The House of Representatives passed a stop-gap bill that would temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security Friday night.
When unpaid TSA agents will see paychecks after Trump’s emergency memo
Travelers going wheels-up next week could see TSA lines much smaller than they’ve been in recent weeks after Trump's latest emergency order.
House committee finds Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick committed ethics violations
A Democratic U.S. representative could be expelled from Congress after the House Ethics Committee found Thursday she stole money from FEMA.
Tips from Luigi Mangione manhunt exposed in Crime Stoppers hack
A hack of Crime Stoppers data reveals tips regarding Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Trump announces emergency TSA funding order to unsnarl airport lines
President Donald Trump announced an emergency order to pay TSA agents who have been working without pay for weeks.
Oil prices bounce back despite Trump’s extension on Iran negotiations
President Donald Trump announced that he was extending the deadline to April 6, giving Iran 10 days more than his previous ultimatum.
Missing ICE records leave the public in the dark on detention center conditions
ICE’s public dashboards haven’t been updated in over six weeks, leaving key detention and death data unavailable.
In major copyright case, Supreme Court says internet provider not liable for music piracy
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an internet service provider was not liable for copyright infringement when its customers pirated music.
Trump says the US beat Iran. Then why are troops heading to the Middle East?
Since the war in Iran began in late February, the Trump administration has shifted its narrative on why the U.S. got involved in Iran.
Minnesota sues Trump admin alleging they are blocking shooting investigations
Minnesota state officials have launched a lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration is withholding evidence in shooting investigations.
Is it real or is it AI? Judges punishing lawyers who rely on tech for legal filings
Attorneys are relying on AI without fact-checking, turning in briefs riddled with errors, fake case citations and so-called “hallucinations.”
Robert Mueller, ex-FBI director and special counsel in Trump-Russia probe, dies
Robert Mueller, the FBI director and special counsel in the investigation into ties between Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia, has died.
Trump says ICE agents will deploy to airports Monday
Airport delays drag on as TSA misses paychecks. Meanwhile, Trump threatens to expand ICE's role into security, and Musk offers to fund salaries.
14% of families spend more on day care than housing. What’s the fix?
Experts warn that soaring child care expenses are pushing parents out of the workforce and slowing economic growth.
Experts have worried about a recession for years. Will war with Iran finally start it?
Economic analysts have raised their recession predictions to essentially a coin toss, with the war in Iran sending oil prices soaring.
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