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Homan says Trump admin will abide by judge’s order on deportation flights
President Donald Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan said the Trump administration will comply with the court orders issued over its use of the wartime Alien Enemies Act to remove immigrants illegally in the United States. What did Homan say? Homan’s remarks came on an appearance on ABC “This Week” on Sunday, March 23. “We’re not… -
Second US carrier deployed to Red Sea, Trump expands fight against Houthis
The U.S. military has escalated operations against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, extending a campaign of airstrikes that entered its tenth straight day. The latest response included deploying a second aircraft carrier to the region, signaling a significant shift in U.S. military posture away from the Indo-Pacific and toward the Red Sea. The decision followed renewed Houthi… -
Trump admin proposes expansion of oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic regions
The Trump administration announced plans Thursday, March 20, to expand oil and gas drilling across Alaska’s Arctic regions. This will include the highly contested Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, as well as the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. What are the arguments for and against drilling? The Interior Department outlined steps to open the entire 1.5 million-acre coastal… -
Pentagon restores webpages honoring Navajo Code Talkers amid DEI purge
The Pentagon said it has restored some webpages honoring the contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans who helped the United States and its allies win World War II, following public outcry over their removal during the week of March 16. What happened? Pentagon officials said the initial deletion was to comply… -
Surfboard waste could help solve Hawaii’s housing crisis
Efforts to address Hawaii’s ongoing housing crisis are utilizing an unconventional building material — surfboards. Maui-based architecture firm Hawaii Off Grid is turning this favorite local pastime into a tool for home building. Why is Hawaii experiencing a housing crisis? According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hawaii has the highest homelessness rate… -
Trump fired 2 FTC commissioners. Dems say it’s illegal. What has SCOTUS said?
President Donald Trump fired Democratic FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya on Tuesday, March 19, saying their service with the regulator “is inconsistent with my administration’s priorities.” The FTC is tasked with enforcing consumer protection and antitrust laws. The five-member commission is designed to be bipartisan, with three commissioners from the president’s party… -
Canada border crossings into US drop to pandemic-era levels
The tariff war between the U.S. and Canada has affected cross-border travel between the two countries. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Canada-U.S. border crossings fell to pandemic-era levels, decreasing from 2.7 million in February 2024 to 2.2 million in February 2025. How has the number of crossings changed over the years? The Canadian… -
GM, NVIDIA team up to revolutionize vehicles through artificial intelligence
Two worlds collided with an announcement on Tuesday, March 18, as auto giant General Motors (GM) and artificial intelligence leader NVIDIA joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership. This collaboration marks a major step in the automotive and tech industries, reportedly creating new opportunities for innovation and positioning the U.S. to keep pace with global competitors.… -
China pushes back on BlackRock Panama Canal deal lauded by Trump
China is pushing back against a business deal that would cede control of major Panama Canal ports to an American business. Control of the major trade route has been a point of contention for President Donald Trump since taking office. “China is operating the Panama Canal,” Trump said during his inaugural address in January. “And… -
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… -
Can Pepsi’s poppi purchase help it go younger as Americans drink less soda?
PepsiCo agreed to acquire prebiotic soda maker poppi in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. Pepsi’s foray into the prebiotic beverage market is part of a decades-old trend of snack food giants entering the world of healthier alternatives. As more Americans move away from Big Soda’s traditional brands, Big Soda is guzzling up its competition.… -
Israel accused of ‘genocidal acts’ against Palestinians in new UN report
A United Nations report has accused Israeli armed forces of committing crimes of “sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians” in Gaza and the West Bank since the war against Hamas began in 2023. What does the report say? The U.N. Human Rights Council’s findings also accuse Israeli troops of “genocidal acts”… -
Attorney General Pam Bondi warns Tesla vandals: ‘We’re coming after you’
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned those vandalizing Tesla vehicles and dealerships that the Justice Department will launch investigations into the recent attacks on Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. “If you’re gonna touch a Tesla, go to a dealership, do anything, you better watch out because we’re coming after you,” Bondi said in an interview with…