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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday, Feb. 26, during a welfare check by authorities. Getty Images

Actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead in Santa Fe home

A school-aged child in Lubbock, Texas, has died from measles, marking the first U.S. death from the highly contagious disease in a decade, according to state health officials. The child, who was not vaccinated, died at a children's hospital amid the largest measles outbreak in Texas in nearly 30 years. Getty Images

Texas child dies from measles; RFK Jr. says outbreak ‘not unusual’

A U.S. Supreme Court justice allows the Trump administration to continue its freeze on foreign aid spending. Getty Images

SCOTUS allows US to continue freeze on foreign aid payments

Nevada's GOP Governor Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Ford clash over Ford's model immigration policies. Getty Images

Nevada Gov. Lombardo, AG Ford disagree over immigration policies

The Trump administration plans to close over 100 IRS offices and lay off 7,000 employees in efforts to downsize the federal workforce. Getty Images

Trump administration plans to close more than 100 IRS offices: Report

Illinois taxpayers funded health insurance for undocumented immigrants in the state at costs much higher than anticipated. Getty Images

IL undocumented immigrant health care program 286% costlier than expected

A new poll from the Pew Research Center shows that the decline of Christianity in the U.S. has slowed slightly. Getty Images

Christianity’s decline in US slowing slightly according to new poll

Arizona golfers may soon be able to bring their own alcohol to the course, but concerns about its impact on course revenues remain. Getty Images

Arizona golf courses could let players bring their own drinks under new bill

A judge ordered the Trump administration to restore USAID funding by Wednesday after failing to comply with a prior ruling. Getty Images

Supreme Court pauses order for Trump admin to restore USAID funding

A bill in California seeks to limit self-defense rights in homicide cases by eliminating justifications for defending one's home or property. Getty Images

CA bill aims to limit self-defense rights in homicide cases, sparks controversy

The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed the FBI for information on investigations that took place during the Biden administration. Getty Images

House Judiciary subpoenas FBI for info on Biden admin investigations

The allegations stem from funding votes, some of which benefited a group which his wife, Sandra Whitehouse, allegedly works for. Getty Images

Senator’s wife’s nonprofit received millions in federal funds: Watchdog

Farmers and environmental groups have sued the USDA, alleging it removed important climate change-related content from its website.

Farmers, environmental groups sue USDA over deletion of climate data

Trump pledged to cut U.S. energy bills by 50% within a year, which one industry expert suggests could be done by keeping power prices stable. Getty Images

Trump may hit 50% energy bill reduction goal by just keeping power prices stable

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers defends his proposal to change “mother” to “inseminated person" in state law. Evers said it only applies to IVF. Getty Images

WI Gov. Evers justifies proposal to use ‘inseminated person’ instead of ‘mother’

A teachers union is suing the Department of Education over a letter to end diversity programs. The lawsuit argues it restricts educators. Getty Images

Educators sue Trump administration over warning to end diversity in schools

In the midst of a hiring crisis, the New York Police Department is reducing its college credit requirement in an effort to beef up its force. Getty Images

NYPD lowers college requirements for new recruits amid hiring crisis

ICE announced the arrests of 118 people in connection with raids at Houston-area housing community known as Colony Ridge. Getty Images

Nearly 120 arrested in ICE raid of large housing development in Texas

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence tool that can automate its sweeping cuts to the federal work force. Getty Images

DOGE altering 20-year-old DOD software to automate firing of workers: Report

President Donald Trump announced a $5 million gold card for wealthy foreigners looking to move to and invest in the U.S. Getty Images

Trump’s ‘gold card’ lets rich immigrants pay $5 million for US residency

The TSA announced immigrants illegally in the U.S. will no longer be allowed to use the CBP One app as identification for domestic flights. Getty Images

TSA no longer allowing migrants without ID to fly using CBP One app

The Trump administration has announced a new five-point plan they say will help lower egg prices across the country. Getty Images

Trump administration releases five-point plan to lower egg prices

A distillery in Hawaii filed a lawsuit challenging the Jones Act,  arguing the 1920 law violates a clause in the constitution prohibiting congress from favoring ports of one state over another. Getty Images

Hawaiian rum distillery files lawsuit challenging 1920 law on US ports

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order instructing local law enforcement to work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Getty Images

AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs promises coordination with Trump on immigration