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A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson called the idea “a celebration of being an American.” Ad Policy Donald Trump attends a town hall, moderated by then–South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Fairgrounds in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on October 14, 2024.(Jim Watson / AFP) The problem with the news coming so fast and loud is that important stories can fade away just as quickly as they arrive, before the public sees what’s really going on. Such was the case with last week’s bizarre story that the Department of Homeland Security was considering a reality-TV show that…

An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of “blue herons,” officials said.Cougar Mountain Zoo officials documented “Alice’s” adventures out in Wonderland, Washington, on social media, dubbing their missing wildlife “curious.”Alice made her way outside the zoo grounds on May 21 and was last seen at Lake Sammamish State Park. That day, zoo officials posted: “Our team has eyes on her at Lake Sammamish State Park. If you see her, do not approach.” Alice, a “curious” East African…

West Point, N.Y. – President Trump used his first military commencement address since returning to office to congratulate the cadets at West Point for their achievements and take credit for the United States’ military power.”You will become officers in the greatest and most powerful Army the world has ever known,” Mr. President said, “And I know because I rebuilt the Army and I rebuilt the military, and we rebuilt it like nobody had ever rebuilt it before.”Wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat, the Republican president also detailed the shift in U.S. foreign policy and military intervention, something he…

President Trump’s budget package threatens to increase the deficit, while his tariff threats — the most recent of which was Friday — destabilize global trade. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: This time last week the big, beautiful bill had been blocked by House conservatives, but Thursday, an updated bill passed by the most slender of margins – 215 to 214. It’s now on to the Senate. NPR’s Ron Elving joins us. Ron, thank you for being with us.RON ELVING, BYLINE: Good to be with you, Scott.SIMON: Conservatives wanted deeper spending cuts. As Chip Roy of Texas said, the legislation would add to…

The supermarket chain Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold in eight states because product testing found elevated levels of lead, according to federal health officials. Publix recalled 4-ounce Greenwise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches sold at more than 1,400 stores. The pouches were produced by Bowman Andros, a French company with a manufacturing plant in Mount Jackson, Virginia, according to the company’s website. Publix issued the voluntary recall on May 9, but it wasn’t added to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall list until late Thursday. The potential contamination was flagged by officials…

The legislation contains massive giveaways to the oligarch class. Ad Policy Jeff Bezos attends the Global Champions Arabians Tour Miami Beach on April 17, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Alexander Tamargo / Getty Images for Global Champions Arabians Tour Miami Beach) By a one-vote margin, the House has just passed a bill brimming with tax giveaways for large corporations and billionaires. One major corporation—Amazon—provides a telling example of the high costs of these giveaways for working people and our democracy. President Trump had made some noises about increasing the top marginal income tax rate, but House leaders opted instead to…

Inside Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget package cleared the House this week after a marathon overnight session. The “big beautiful bill” passed in a razor-thin vote, and now advances to the Senate, where it is expected to face even more challenges. Here’s what’s actually funded by the bill, and how Americans will pay for it. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Cooling towers at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Ga. President Trump signed executive orders which seek to reorganize America’s nuclear regulator while giving a boost to new nuclear technologies. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at boosting nuclear power and restructuring the independent Nuclear Regulatory Commission during an Oval Office event on Friday. “It’s time. It’s time for nuclear and we’re going to do it very big,” President Trump told reporters, while flanked by executives from the nuclear industry. NPR…

President Trump said this week he may take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, winding down 17 years of federal control over two central parts of the U.S. housing market — a move that was cheered on by Trump ally and noted Wall Street investor Bill Ackman.Ending the conservatorship of Fannie and Freddie — which guarantee trillions of dollars worth of mortgages — would be complicated, and critics say it’s risky. A plan to do so in Mr. Trump’s first term did not come to pass. But the president says he’ll decide “in the near future” whether to try again,…