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Carney Seeks New US-Canada Partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a "new partnership" with the United States to "help make America great again," in a speech delivered in New York on Thursday.
Ex-CIA Officer Allegedly Stashes $40 Million in Gold
A former CIA senior officer with top-secret-level clearance has been accused of stashing $40 million worth of gold bars he apparently brought home from work.Federal investigators say David Rush, a former senior executive-level CIA employee, was arrested after FBI agents...
US Officials: Kenya Approves US Ebola Quarantine Facility
Kenya has provided written approval for the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two U.S. officials briefed on the response told Reuters. The authorization...
Meta Commits Extra Funding to Oversight Board Until 2028
Meta Platforms' Oversight Board said on Thursday the tech giant has committed additional funding to secure the independent watchdog's operations through 2028. Social media platforms have been facing intense pressure...
Texas Reviews Citizenship Proof for 2,700 Voters
Texas election officials are now reviewing whether 2,724 registered voters flagged as potential noncitizens had already submitted proof of citizenship to the Texas Department of Public Safety before being referred to counties for investigation, according to state Elections...
FEMA Says It's Ready for Hurricane Season Despite Concerns
As hurricane season approaches, FEMA is trying to reassure Americans it is prepared - despite major staffing losses, funding problems, and growing criticism over federal disaster bureaucracy.
US Removing 76 Names from Sanctions Blacklist in Move Meant to Strengthen Program
The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it is taking 76 names and entities off a sanctions blacklist, more than half of which are people who have died, a move it said would help Washington focus on high-risk targets.
D.C. Democrat Backs Safe Drug Injection Sites
A Washington, D.C., Democrat mayoral candidate reportedly has suggested opening safe injection sites in the district to help relieve its opioid overdose crisis. D.C. Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George, a self-described socialist and leading contender in next year's mayoral...
WH Sues 4 States for Denying ICE Undercover License Plates
The Trump administration is suing to challenge four Democrat-led states' refusal to issue confidential license plates to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, saying they have long provided them to other law enforcement agencies conducting undercover operations.
West Virginia Trans Athlete's State Title Draws Supreme Court Case Attention
Transgender athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson's first-place finish in the girls' shot put at West Virginia's state track championships last weekend has drawn new attention to a U.S. Supreme Court case over whether biological males can compete in female scholastic...
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Presidential Bid
Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year. Whitmer has long been viewed by...
US, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-Related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup
The United States, Mexico, and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola, they said in a joint statement, as they aim to protect citizens and visitors during the World Cup.
Rep. McCormick to Newsmax: Force Is Only Way to Get to Iran
Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., said Wednesday the U.S. should use "overwhelming force" against Iran to pressure Tehran into a negotiated settlement.He said that prolonged diplomacy and ceasefire talks have failed to produce results amid ongoing tensions in the Middle...
Emerson Poll: Rubio, Vance Deadlocked in 2028 GOP Race
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are now effectively tied for the lead among 2028 Republican presidential primary contenders, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday, signaling a dramatic shift in GOP voter preferences...
Pentagon Moves to Boost American Drone Makers
The Trump administration is moving to strengthen America's drone industry through funding-deal talks with several U.S. drone companies as part of an effort to boost domestic production of the next generation of battlefield technology, according to The Wall Street...
Gen. LaNeve Poised to Be Army's Next Top Officer
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher LaNeve, a commander known for enforcing strict discipline and later winning praise from President Donald Trump, is expected to become the Army's next top officer, according to U.S. officials.
Linda McMahon to Newsmax: US Schools Need to 'Embrace AI'
Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms Thursday on Newsmax's "National Report," saying schools should "embrace AI and use it appropriately.
DHS Warns Newark Could Stop Processing International Flights
The head of the U.S. Homeland Security Department said Thursday the Trump administration could soon stop processing international travelers and cargo at Newark airport because local law enforcement are not assisting federal immigration officials in northern New Jersey. "If...
Treasury Rolls Out Trump Accounts App Nationwide
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said on Thursday it had launched Trump Accounts on app stores nationwide, advancing a policy initiative that aims to create millions of investment accounts for children.
Tyson Taps Former P&G Exec Jeff Schomburger as CEO
Tyson Foods Thursday named former Procter & Gamble executive Jeff Schomburger as its new CEO, set to replace Donnie King in the role from October.