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The Taliban claims to have put back to use around 300 U.S. military vehicles left behind in Afghanistan from when the U.S. withdrew in 2021

Taliban showcases abandoned US military equipment

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified before the Senate HELP Committee about the company's efforts to prevent unionization.

Schultz denies Starbucks broke labor laws in union negotiations

Mexico is being accused of failing to hold up its end of the bargain when it comes to the fight against fentanyl traffickers.

Lee, Graham introduce bill to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations

This school shooting is uniquely intertwined with religion, as it took place at a private Christian school.

Senate chaplain urges senators to act following Nashville shooting: Media Miss

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparred over the latter's judicial reform plan.

Biden, Netanyahu go back and forth over Israeli judicial reform plan

President Biden's second democracy summit starts March 19. He is pledging $690 million toward bolstering other nation's democracies.

President Biden starts his second democracy summit with $690M pledge

In this special report on the banking crisis following SVB's collapse, we reveal how often and how much bank customers have lost in failing banks.

Banks are seen as safe but uninsured customers have been burned before

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill told Straight Arrow News they doubt gun reform will pass after the Tennessee school shooting, despite recent bipartisan victories.

Congress doubts it can pass gun reform legislation in wake of Tennessee shooting

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee where there is concern about drug trafficking at the border.

Mayorkas: US has operational control of border using alternative definition

Before the 2008 financial crisis, only $100,000 was FDIC-insured. That was raised to $250,000 in 2008, but is it time to raise the cap again?

The FDIC insures up to $250,000 in bank deposits. Is it time to increase that cap?

Following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, NBER researchers say 186 banks would risk collapse if faced with a bank run.

186 banks are at risk of Silicon Valley Bank-like failure: Study

Top financial regulators faced tough questions and even fielded blame from senators over the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

Congress wants to know who’s to blame for Silicon Valley Bank collapse

According to a Wall Street Journal-NORC poll published Monday, March 27, what many consider to be core values for Americans are changing.

WSJ poll finds Americans’ core values are changing: Media Miss

Newly released video shows details from the Nashville school shooting that killed 3 nine-year-old students, and three adults.

New details, video from Nashville school shooting released: March 28 rundown

The 118th Congress is approaching its 100 day mark. It hasn't made much progress on its two most important responsibilities: the debt ceiling and budget.

Biden, Republicans make little progress on debt ceiling as default nears

According to John Kerry, President Biden plans to issue executive orders and climate mandate in order to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.

Biden to issue mandates, executive orders on climate: Media Miss

Tucker Carlson's final show was Friday, April 2, according to the network. The reason for his departure remains unclear.

Former Fox News producer adds allegations to suit against network

FEMA is on the ground in Mississippi after storms and tornadoes killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more.

Mississippi tornadoes kill dozens, state of emergency declared: March 27 rundown

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., are both trying to end normal trade relations between the United States and China.

Congressional lawmakers want to end normal trade relations with China

Defense attorneys expressed concern that the prosecution learned details about the Proud Boys case through the informant.

Prosecutors say Proud Boys witness in conspiracy case was FBI informant

An Iranian suicide drone has killed an American contractor in northern Syria. The U.S. has retaliated against Iranian linked targets.

American killed in Syria drone attack, US retaliates: March 24 rundown

In early March, an associate dean and students interrupted a conservative federal judge's address at the law school.

Stanford Law to hold mandatory ‘free speech’ session after protest: Media Miss

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he tried to ease lawmakers' concerns about the platform.

TikTok CEO tells Congress he will prioritize teen safety, lawmakers doubt it

According to a report released Thursday, March 23, there were attempts to ban a record 2,571 books from schools and public libraries in 2022.

Record number of books subject to ban attempts in schools, libraries: Media Miss