Protesters Press Target to Oppose Immigration Crackdown in Minn.
Activists planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States on Wednesday to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota.
Sen. Fetterman to Newsmax: Most Americans OK With Basic ID to Vote
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., argued on Newsmax on Wednesday that showing basic identification to vote is broadly acceptable, saying it is “not unreasonable,” even as House Republicans moved toward a vote on legislation that would tighten federal voter registration rules.
‘Seditious Six’ Democrat lawmakers probed by Trump threaten legal battle
The six Democrats who urged U.S. service members to “refuse illegal orders” are threatening a legal battle with President Donald Trump over what they see as a “weaponization” of the Department of Justice (DOJ). On Wednesday, four House Democrats — Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and Chris Deluzio, D-Pa. — […]
FDA Defends Flu Vaccine Decision
U.S. health regulators are defending their handling of Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application after initially declining to review it, while signaling the decision may not be final.
Speaker Johnson Defends Lutnick Amid Epstein Scrutiny
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., brushed off calls for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign during a brief interview with CNN, as renewed fallout continues from the release of additional high-profile names allegedly linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Senators Urge Trump to Use North America Trade Talks for Chinese Auto Crackdown
Five Senate Democrats urged the Trump administration on Wednesday to use free trade agreement talks with Canada and Mexico to crack down on Chinese automobiles.[#item_full_content]
Columbia Admits ‘Irregular’ Admission for Epstein’s Girlfriend
Columbia University acknowledged Wednesday that a student linked to Jeffrey Epstein was admitted to its dental school through what it described as an “irregular process” that happened concurrently with fundraising outreach to the disgraced financier, Bloomberg reports.[#item_full_content]
Wall St Muted After Jobs Data Nibbles at Rate Cut Bets
The S&P 500 closed virtually unchanged Wednesday as a stronger-than-expected employment report eased worries about the economy but also fueled bets that the Federal Reserve could slow its interest-rate cuts.[#item_full_content]
Gabbard Ends Task Force Aimed at Rooting Out Politicization in Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, says she has ended a task force she launched last year with goal of rooting out politicization from intelligence agencies.[#item_full_content]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Denies Drone Incursion in El Paso Airspace
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is rejecting U.S. claims that drones from her country entered American airspace near El Paso, Texas.[#item_full_content]
