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Tulsi Gabbard Visits Fallen Soldier's Grave After Gold Star Wife's Viral Memorial Day Request
Director of National Intelligence honored Staff Sgt. Alan W. Shaw at Arlington National Cemetery in response to a social media appeal from his widow, Sharrell Anne Shaw.
Kennedy Faces Backlash From MAHA Allies Over Hantavirus Treatment Legal Shields
The HHS secretary extended PREP Act protections for favipiravir as a potential treatment, drawing criticism from anti-vaccine activists who say it undermines medical freedom principles.
CDC Reports Highest Tick Activity in Nearly a Decade Across Multiple U.S. Regions
Emergency department visits for tick bites reached 105 per 100,000 in April, the highest rate recorded since 2017, with the Midwest and Northeast most severely affected.
Study Finds Abortion Pills Readily Available Online Despite State Restrictions
The Charlotte Lozier Institute identified at least eight domestic providers using shield laws to ship medication into states where abortion is banned, while foreign sellers offer direct-to-consumer access.
Who Qualifies for $135 Million Android Settlement From Google?
The tech giant agreed to pay an estimated $1 per claimant to resolve claims it collected user data without permission through its mobile operating system.
BP Board Removes Chairman Albert Manifold Over Conduct Issues Less Than a Year Into Tenure
The oil giant's board cited 'unacceptable' governance oversight and conduct problems while appointing Ian Tyler as interim leader during the leadership transition.
Thomas, Alito Say Supreme Court Obligated to Hear Florida's Commercial Driving Fight
Justices Thomas and Alito dissented as the court declined to take up a case challenging California and Washington's licensing practices for truck drivers.
Supreme Court Rejects Michigan Officer's Bid to Toss Excessive Force Claim From George Floyd Protest
The 8-0 decision lets a lawsuit proceed against Grand Rapids Officer Phillip Reinink, who deployed tear gas that struck protester Sean Hart during a May 2020 demonstration.
Supreme Court Tosses Florida's Lawsuit Against California and Washington Over Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
The court's decision ends a long-shot case that arose from a 2025 crash in Florida that left three people dead.
Problem Solvers Caucus Pushes Anti-Gerrymandering Reform While Both Parties Face Internal Criticism
Republican and Democratic leaders face backlash from their own parties, while bipartisan lawmakers propose shifting redistricting authority to independent commissions.