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Israeli demonstrators rally for the release of loved ones held captive by Hamas, while U.S. officials fear most hostages are dead.

US officials believe most Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity are dead

In 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded $350 billion dollars in relief funds but nearly half of the money remains unspent.

States struggle to spend billions of dollars in leftover COVID relief money

NBC News has reported that Mohammad Kharwin, an Afghan migrant identified on the U.S. terrorist watchlist, was released into the United States twice by border agents after illegally crossing near San Ysidro, California, in March last year. Customs and Border Protection identified Kharwin as a member of Hezb-i-Islami, or HIG, which the U.S. has designated as a terrorist organization. Despite suspicions, lack of sufficient evidence to confirm his status on the watchlist led to his release.

Border Patrol released migrant on terror watchlist into US twice in 1 year

March's sticky inflation report has thrown into question the timing of the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cuts.

Inflation ‘out of Fed’s control,’ so what should it do with interest rates?

In a fortunate turn of events, the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued sailors stranded on a remote Pacific island for over a week, utilizing the island's resources to signal for help. The sailors, all men in their 40s and believed to be related, crafted a "HELP" sign on the beach with palm leaves, a crucial factor in their discovery.

Coast Guard, Navy rescue stranded sailors who spelled out ‘help’ on remote island

In their first trilateral summit, the leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines vowed to enhance Indo-Pacific security.

US, Japan, Philippines leaders convene for trilateral summit

General Michael Erik Kurilla, the U.S. Central Command's leader in the Middle East, arrived in Israel on Thursday. According to officials cited by The New York Times, General Kurilla will work closely with the Israeli military to prepare for Iran's expected retaliation, discuss the ongoing conflict with Hamas, and coordinate aid efforts.

US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran

Shohei Ohtani's former translator is now charged with federal bank fraud. He's accused of stealing more than $16 million from Ohtani.

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator accused of stealing over $16 million from slugger

The head of U.S. central command is in Israel. He's visiting as the threat of an Iranian attack in the region grows.

US sends head of Central Command to Israel as Iranian threat grows

A new poll asking about Americans' taxes revealed misconceptions about how much the top 1% contributes to total federal income tax.

Poll reveals Americans’ misconceptions on income tax for top 1%

The Justice Department introduced stricter background check rules for gun sales, facing challenges and opposition.

Feds expand background checks for gun sales online and at gun shows

The U.S. Navy is being mocked online for posting a photo on social media showing a commanding officer firing a gun with the scope backwards.

How a photo of a gun with a backward scope became a Navy embarrassment

New details have emerged from cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas stating it cannot meet the initial deal to release 40 hostages, raising concerns about the number of captives still alive. Israel believes that of the 130 hostages remaining, at least 30 are dead, and the rest are likely held by various factions within Hamas.

Hamas says it does not have 40 hostages for cease-fire deal

House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday for a press conference on "election integrity." The meeting occurs as Johnson navigates internal challenges and scrutiny over his leadership, notably regarding Ukraine aid support.

Speaker Johnson to meet with former President Trump at Mar-A-Lago on election integrity

Prominent figures come together at the White House as President Joe Biden hosts a state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister.

Biden hosts White House state dinner before trilateral summit

A Boeing whistleblower told the U.S. Senate that the company's 787 Dreamliner plane has serious manufacturing deficiencies.

Senate to investigate claims that Boeing plane could break apart mid-flight

Japan is gifting the U.S. with 250 cherry trees ahead of the United States 250th anniversary in 2026.

Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to US ahead of its 250th anniversary

A recent state audit of California's spending on homelessness programs raises concerns about effectiveness due to lack of data.

California audit shows state has not been tracking billions spent on homelessness

Consumer Reports is urging the USDA to remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program in the wake of new research.

Advocates want USDA to take a bite out of Lunchables on school menu

Someone within the media is blowing the whistle on what he says is bias at his own employer, NPR, claiming the outlet lost Americans' trust.

NPR reporter says network ‘lost public’s trust’ due to left-wing bias

For the first time ever, the Environment Protection Agency is setting a limit on the amount of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.

For first time ever, EPA to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

House Republicans are delivering the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to the Senate next week for a trail that's expected to be very short.

Republicans warn dismissing Mayorkas impeachment will set new precedent

Minnesota proposes a $100 million universal basic income pilot. The Texas Attorney General sued to block a similar program in Harris County.

Minnesota considers statewide universal basic income; Texas sues to stop UBI

Paris faces pressure to clean up the Seine River before the Olympic Games amid concerns raised by a water charity over pollution levels.

French charity raises alarm over Seine River pollution before Olympics

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