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$12 million Pulse memorial set to open in 2027 after years of setbacks

Officials in Orlando, Florida, are moving ahead with their plans for a permanent memorial at the site of the Pulse nightclub shooting that killed 49 people nine years ago. Survivors and victims' families are getting their first opportunity to walk through the shuttered LGBTQ club before it's demolished and replaced with a memorial that's set to open in two years. Here are eight facts about the new memorial.

June 11, 2025

Federal judge gives Trump two more days to deploy troops in Los Angeles protests

A federal judge has granted President Trump at least two more days to continue deploying troops in Los Angeles, postponing California's request for an immediate restraining order as the city braces for continued clashes between anti-deportation protesters and law enforcement.

June 10, 2025

How Biden’s chaotic Kabul evacuation let dozens of terror suspects into America

The chaotic airlift to evacuate Afghans amid the fall of Kabul in 2021 allowed at least 82 people who have been on the terrorism watchlist to get into the U.S., an inspector general said Tuesday.

June 10, 2025

Trump’s travel ban 2.0: What countries are affected?

President Trump has implemented a comprehensive travel ban affecting citizens from 12 countries while imposing heightened restrictions on seven others, marking a significant expansion of immigration enforcement policies from his first term. Here are eight facts about the travel ban.

June 10, 2025

Marines join National Guard in Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests escalate

The Pentagon deployed 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles on Monday to assist the National Guard in controlling violent anti-ICE protests that escalated over the weekend.

June 9, 2025

The $1,000 baby accounts Trump wants to give every newborn American

President Trump on Monday will highlight his "Trump Accounts" proposal, which would create $1,000 investment accounts for all newborn American children as part of his sweeping tax and border security legislation.

June 9, 2025

Trump administration brings back deported immigrant to face charges

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran illegal immigrant who became a symbol of Democratic opposition to President Trump's deportation policies, has been returned to the U.S. to face criminal charges after spending months in El Salvador following his deportation in March.

June 8, 2025

Press freedom vs. presidential power: How Trump won his AP fight

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Trump can exclude The Associated Press from the Oval Office, overturning part of a lower court ruling that had ordered him to give the news service equal access.

June 6, 2025

Facts about the TSA’s Quiet Skies watchlist program

The Transportation Security Administration's Quiet Skies program has been terminated by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following concerns about its effectiveness and potential political misuse. Here are some facts about the program.

June 6, 2025

Gun makers win: How the Supreme Court blocked Mexico’s massive lawsuit

The Supreme Court unanimously shot down Mexico's attempt to sue U.S. gun manufacturers for weapons that have flooded south over the border, ruling that a federal law protecting gun makers from lawsuits over misuse of their weapons holds firm.

June 5, 2025

Former White House press secretary leaves Democrats in party’s nadir

Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has announced her departure from the Democratic Party to become an independent, symbolizing the party's broader struggles following their 2024 election losses.

June 4, 2025

What is a Labubu? Some facts about the viral plush toy taking social media by storm

Labubu is a collectible plush toy character that has become a global phenomenon and social media sensation. Here are eight facts about the Labubu that you might not know.

June 4, 2025

The corruption case that has a Democratic senator in hot water

The Department of Homeland Security has accused Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of corruption for allegedly using her position to get her husband removed from a federal security watchlist, marking a significant allegation against the three-term New Hampshire senator.

June 4, 2025

Chinese nationals charged with smuggling deadly crop fungus into U.S.

Two Chinese nationals have been charged with conspiracy to smuggle a dangerous fungus into the United States that could potentially be used as an agricultural bioweapon.

June 3, 2025

What is Title IX? Facts about the 1972 civil rights law

The Trump administration's Department of Education emphasizes a return to what officials call the "true purpose" of Title IX, focusing specifically on sex-based protections for women and girls in educational settings while rolling back previous expansions that included gender identity protections. Here are some facts about Title IX.

June 3, 2025

‘More extensive than we knew’: FBI files expose broader Catholic targeting

Newly released FBI files reveal that targeting of Catholic groups was more extensive than Biden-era officials acknowledged, showing a broader surveillance operation against traditional Catholic organizations than previously disclosed to Congress and the public.

June 3, 2025

Conservative legal experts predict ‘judicial nomination wars’ within Republican party

President Trump has launched a scathing attack on the Federalist Society and its former executive vice president Leonard Leo, calling Leo a "sleazebag" and criticizing the organization's judicial recommendations from his first term.

June 2, 2025

At-home medical testing vs. doctor’s visit: Some facts to consider

While at-home medical tests offer increased accessibility and convenience, particularly for those with medical anxiety or living in rural areas, health care experts emphasize that they cannot fully replace comprehensive in-person medical evaluations and should be viewed as complementary tools in health care management. Here are some facts to consider about at-home medical testing.

June 2, 2025

Ultra-wealthy investors could get U.S. citizenship through Trump’s new $5 million visa program

President Trump has set a new top price for immigrant investors seeking to buy their way into the American Dream, dramatically increasing the minimum investment required for EB-5 investor visas while restructuring the program to prioritize American economic interests.

June 2, 2025

Elon Musk steps down from Trump’s DOGE after achieving only 10% of spending cut goals

Elon Musk concluded his 134-day tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last week, achieving only a fraction of his ambitious spending reduction goals.

June 1, 2025