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U.S. Intel Officials Scramble To Keep Surveillance Law Running Amid Iran War Tensions

The Trump administration is pushing for a clean reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before it lapses on April 20, while civil liberties groups argue it risks infringing on Americans' privacy.

Senate Housing Bill That Takes Aim At Institutional Investors May Do Little For Homebuyers...

A bipartisan bill has been passed by the Senate to restrict large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, in an effort to lower housing costs and increase home ownership, although some economists argue that the ban may not be effective.

Oil Prices Jump On U.S. Plans To Blockade Iranian Ports In Strait Of Hormuz

The US military has implemented a shipping blockade against Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise and potentially escalating the conflict between the US and Iran.

ICE Agents Shoot And Wound Man During Traffic Stop In Central California

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, an undocumented immigrant and father of a toddler, was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Central California, and his lawyer is disputing the agency's claims that he is a gang member wanted in El Salvador in connection with a murder.

DHS Staffers Are Now Getting Paid During The Shutdown. Here’s How

President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration employees their back pay, and soon other DHS staffers should receive their back pay as well.

What To Know About Trump’s Threat To Bomb Iran’s Power Plants And Bridges, And...

US President Donald Trump has set a deadline of 8 p.m. ET Tuesday for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face "hell", threatening to bomb key Iranian infrastructure, which many argue could be a war crime.

Tax Refunds Are Running Higher Than Last Year. Here’s How To Make The Most...

The IRS has processed 87.5 million returns and paid out nearly 63 million refunds, averaging $3,521 per return, and people should consider using their refunds to pay off high-rate debt, build an emergency fund, cover upcoming expenses, or finance a desire.

Trump Threatens To Jail Unspecified Reporter Over Airmen Rescue Leaks

President Donald Trump threatened to jail a journalist for leaking information about a US fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, which complicated the administration's military rescue efforts.

ICE’s Story Of A Minneapolis Shooting Fell Apart. New Video Shows What Happened Before...

Newly released city camera video from Minneapolis contradicts the ICE agent's initial account of a shooting involving two Venezuelan immigrants, leading to the Justice Department dropping charges and two agents being placed on administrative leave.

The Sneaky — And Not-So-Sneaky — Ways That Companies Are Raising Prices Due To...

Amazon, JetBlue, United Airlines, USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Maersk are all implementing fuel surcharges to offset increased transportation costs due to the war in Ukraine.

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The Trump Administration Said It Would Prioritize Ending Mother-To-Child Hiv Transmission....

Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.