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Judge blocks Trump admin from implementing transgender military ban
Full Story A federal judge has indefinitely blocked enforcement of the Trump administration’s ban on transgender people enlisting or serving in the military. What did the judge say? In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said the ban violates the equal protection clause because it discriminates based on transgender status and sex. In her… -
Frontier takes aim at Southwest by promoting free checked bags
Where one airline has taken off, another has swooped in. Frontier Airlines announced a new promotion on Tuesday, March 18, that takes a direct swipe at rival Southwest Airlines over a recent move to end its long-standing perks of unassigned seating and a pair of free checked bags. What do the new perks include? Frontier… -
Pentagon to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs: DOD official
The Defense Department will reduce its size as part of the Trump administration’s effort to enhance government efficiency by trimming the federal workforce and cutting spending. This action will likely impact tens of thousands of civilian employees. How many civilian employees might lose their jobs? On Tuesday, March 18, a senior defense official told reporters that… -
Bullfighting without blood: Mexico City lawmakers end centuries-old tradition
Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting, a major shift in the country’s long-standing tradition. The legislation, passed in a 61-1 vote, prohibits the killing or injuring of bulls during fights, bans the use of sharp objects such as swords and limits how long a bull can remain in the ring. Proponents of… -
Justice Roberts rebukes calls to impeach judges who disagree with Trump
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a public statement Tuesday, March 18, defending federal judges after President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. Roberts said impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement with judicial rulings. “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an… -
US astronauts back home after nine months at ISS
NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday, March 18, after spending more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) — far longer than originally planned. The two were meant to stay in space for only a week after launching aboard Boeing’s new Starliner capsule on June… -
Russia, Ukraine launch airstrikes following Putin-Trump peace call
The fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues over energy and infrastructure as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin outline the initial aspects of a ceasefire to end the war. And two astronauts successfully return to Earth, marking the end of nine months stranded in space. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates… -
Some federal workers report ‘chaos’ as federal return-to-office begins
Thousands of federal employees forced to return to in-office work per orders from the Trump administration are finding many of their agencies’ workplaces aren’t ready for them. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) workers are the latest to find this out amid the White House’s attempts to enforce a return-to-office rule following firings and buyouts to… -
Texas midwife, assistant charged with breaking state’s anti-abortion law
Full story A Texas midwife and her assistant face charges for reportedly performing illegal abortions at a Houston-area clinic. According to The New York Times, they’re the first charges to be brought against an abortion provider under the state’s near total abortion ban. What accusations are being made against them? The state charged midwife Maria… -
Government says nearly 9 million Americans have taken on a second job
More Americans are now working a second job for a variety of reasons. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the increase, as well as recent employment numbers and trends. The BLS reported that nearly 9 million Americans indicated that they are working multiple jobs. It’s the highest rate, 5.4%, since the Great… -
‘Dead people database’: DOGE starts ‘major cleanup’ of Social Security records
A “major cleanup” of records at the Social Security Administration is underway as the Trump administration works to eliminate what they call waste and fraud within the agency. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made the announcement on X early Tuesday, March 18. “For the past two weeks, Social Security has been conducting a… -
HHS removes gun violence webpage advisory
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) removed a webpage from the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General that included an advisory from former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on gun violence as a public health issue. Why did the Trump administration remove it? A White House official told The Guardian that the removal… -
Google-backed FireSat launches new satellites to detect wildfires around world
Wildfires burned nearly 270,000 acres in the U.S. in 2025, surpassing the 10-year average. Detecting fires early remains challenging, but FireSat, a Google-backed satellite project, aims to change that. The first FireSat satellite launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-13 mission, introducing AI-driven, near real-time wildfire monitoring. How does FireSat improve wildfire tracking? Traditional wildfire tracking relies on…