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Virginia Democrats Pass Sweeping Agenda in First Trifecta Session but Adjourn Without a Budget

Virginia Democrats ended their first trifecta session, passing bills raising the minimum wage, banning assault firearms, limiting ICE cooperation, and expanding paid leave.

Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Appointees to Vaccine Panel

A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that Health Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. illegally appointed 13 new members to an influential vaccine panel.
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Trump Says Some Countries ‘On the Way’ to Help Open Hormuz Strait

“Numerous countries have told me they’re on the way,” Trump said. “Some are very enthusiastic about it. Some are in countries that we’ve helped for many, many years.”

US Coast Guard Intercepts Semi-Submersible in Pacific Carrying 17,600 Pounds of Cocaine

17,600 pounds of cocaine were seized from a smuggling vessel—enough to produce more than 6 million potentially lethal doses, officials said.

MAHA Movement Emphasizes Shift Away From Glyphosate to Regenerative Farming, Eating Real Food

Weeks after Trump’s glyphosate executive order, many MAHA proponents believe that awareness about chemicals and regenerative farming is on the rise.

Michigan Synagogue Shooter Was Brother of Hezbollah Commander, Israel Says

Ayman Mohamad Ghazali who drove a vehicle into a Michigan synagogue was the brother of a recently killed Hezbollah commander, according to the Israeli military.

FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters’ Licenses Citing Concerns Over Iran War Coverage

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke licenses of U.S. broadcasters, accusing them of publishing “fake news” amid the ongoing war with Iran.

Energy Secretary Directs Oil Company to Resume Operations in California, Citing National Security

Energy Sec. Chris Wright directed the Texas-based oil company Sable Offshore Corp. to restore operations in water off southern California.