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US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuing It From Caribbean

U.S. forces boarded a crude oil tanker without incident in the Indian Ocean after chasing it from the Caribbean, citing a breach of a U.S. quarantine.

California Sues Companies for Supporting Ghost Gun Manufacturing

California AG Rob Bonta sued two companies and over 100 individuals, alleging they illegally distributed computer code used to 3D-print ghost guns.
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‘All-American Halftime Show’ Serves as Alternative to Super Bowl’s Bad Bunny, Green Day Performance

Dueling halftime performances will vie for the attention of viewers across the world at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday night.

Pentagon to Cut Academic Ties With Harvard, Hegseth Says

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will cut all academic ties with Harvard, saying the university no longer meets military services needs.

Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Trump’s Orders Curbing DEI

A federal appeals court turned away a challenge to President Trump’s EO ending so-called DEI programs in the federal government.

Nearly 2,000 Truckers Deemed Unfit Are Removed From American Roads

Nearly 2,000 truckers deemed unqualified to drive on U.S. roads have been removed, with arrests made and many vehicles placed out of service, DOT said.

Mid-Decade Redistricting Wave Scrambles House Map Ahead of 2026

Six states already have new redistricting maps, with more redraws moving through legislatures and courts as both parties test mid-decade changes.

Dow Hits 50,000 for First Time Ever

Equity markets rallied Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 50,000 threshold at 2:30 p.m. ET for the first time ever.