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Women must now get ultrasound to receive abortion pills in Wyoming
Wyoming will now require women to get a transvaginal ultrasound before receiving an abortion pill abortion in the state. When does the law take effect and what does it do? The new requirement went into effect Wednesday, March 5, immediately after state lawmakers overrode Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of the bill. Under state law, women… -
South Carolina to execute man by firing squad for first time in US in 15 years
South Carolina plans to execute a man by firing squad on Friday, March 7, marking the first time the method has been used in the U.S. in 15 years. Brad Sigmon, who was sentenced to death in 2002 for killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in their home, chose the firing squad over the state’s other execution… -
Trump delivers first address of second term to Congress
President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress in his second term Tuesday night, March 4. He outlined his political agenda, discussed national issues and set the tone for the year ahead. Trump focused on social issues, including banning transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sports and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in… -
DOD identifies $80 million in diversity and climate spending
The Department of Defense (DOD) says the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has uncovered approximately $80 million in funds that it considers to be wasted. In a video message, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell outlined some of the findings. “In the Air Force, $1.9 million was spent on holistic diversity, equity and inclusion transformation and… -
Illegal border crossing apprehensions plunge to 8,300 in February: Report
Illegal border crossings decreased significantly in February, President Donald Trump’s first full month in office, according to data obtained by Axios. Statistics reveal that U.S. Border Patrol officers apprehended 8,300 migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border between ports of entry during the 28-day period. On his social media site, Truth Social, Trump stated in… -
Effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass underway after January’s wildfires
An effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass following the deadly and destructive wildfires in January 2025 is underway. The group behind the movement filed paperwork with the Los Angeles Ethics Commission, the Los Angeles Times reported, after initially filing with the state of California during the week of Feb. 24. The Palisades Fire… -
Bipartisan reps urge governors to ban DeepSeek on government devices
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter to 47 governors urging them to immediately ban the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek from government-issued devices. In February, Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced an act banning its download and use on government devices. According to Gottheimer’s… -
2 Guatemalan nationals ran one of US’ ‘largest human smuggling rings’: DOJ
The Justice Department announced the arrests of two Guatemalan nationals. They are accused of leading “one of the largest human smuggling organizations in the United States.” A third Guatemalan national, working on behalf of the two alleged ring leaders, was also arrested in connection to a deadly November 2023 car crash in Oklahoma. It resulted… -
DHS Secretary Noem tells wildfire victims to protect themselves and property
As wildfires burn across North and South Carolina, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has warned of potential looters who may take advantage of the situation. As of Monday evening, March 3, there have been no reports of looting in the affected areas. In a post on X, Noem said she has reached out… -
Trump admin. asks federal workers to detail weekly accomplishments, again
Another weekend, another email from the Trump administration asking federal workers to detail their professional accomplishments in the last week. It’s part of the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the federal workforce. The first email came last Saturday night, Feb. 22, from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Trump’s advisor, Elon Musk, posted on X… -
Military members with gender dysphoria to be processed for separation: DOD
The Department of Defense confirmed that military members diagnosed with gender dysphoria will soon be processed for separation. An internal memo from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, dated Feb. 26, states: “It is the policy of the United States government to establish high standards for service member readiness, lethality, cohesion, honesty, humility, uniformity,… -
California’s minimum wage increase led to job losses, higher prices: Study
A new study revealed that California’s minimum wage increase for fast-food workers resulted in job losses, higher menu prices and greater automation in the industry. In April 2023, California raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers from $16.50 to $20 an hour. “We have the opportunity to reward [the contribution of fast-food workers], reward that… -
Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off as part of federal workforce downsizing
Hundreds of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are receiving pink slips, according to multiple news agencies. This is part of President Trump’s and the Department of Government Efficiency’s promise to downsize the federal workforce. NOAA is a federal agency focusing on climate, weather, oceans, and coastal resources. It provides weather warnings and forecasts…
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US changes course, pauses tariffs for all USMCA goods until April 2
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More than half of global fossil fuel-related CO2 emissions linked to 36 companies
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Zelenskyy foes met with Trump camp, oppose wartime election: Report
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Trump preparing to sign executive order to begin closing Department of Education
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Fake bomb threat called during Pro-Palestinian protest at Barnard College
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