Shortly after laying off hundreds, State hires new class of foreign service staff

Less than 10 weeks after the State Department laid off hundreds of Foreign Service Officers, citing bureaucratic bloat, it is beginning to bring nearly 100 new ones on. Last week,…

Judge rules against Trump’s Guard deployments, warns of ‘national police force’

President Donald Trump’s move to send National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles this summer violated a federal law against military members conducting domestic…

Some state residents could enjoy bigger tax cuts next year. See where.

The “big, beautiful bill” signed into law by President Trump in July provides a bevy of new tax cuts and deductions that could lower taxes for millions of Americans, according…

Meta whistleblowers claim social media giant buried child safety research over engagement

Two Meta whistleblowers testified before Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, accusing the social media giant of suppressing research about the safety of child users. Senior Bloomberg News reporter Kurt Wagner joins…

White House’s review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide

High school history teacher Katharina Matro often pulls materials from the Smithsonian Institution website as she assembles her lessons. She trusts its materials, which don’t require the same level of…

Apple unveils new Phone 17, upgraded AirPods and watch at annual launch

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, AirPods and watch at the technology company’s launch event, held annually at its Cupertino, California, headquarters.   The iPhone 17 features…

Nigel Farage clashes with Democrat members over free speech – video

Nigel Farage has appeared before a US congressional hearing on censorship. In an opening statement, the Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin accused the British politician of ingratiating himself with Donald Trump…

Space Command HQ will move to Alabama, Trump says

U.S. Space Command headquarters will move to Alabama, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep the command in Colorado. “I’m thrilled to report that the U.S.…

High school football team ends losing streak while healing from shooting

For nearly four, long, challenging — even traumatic years — the Apalachee Wildcats had been dreaming of this moment: cheering fans in the stands and finally a big lead on…

Can Trump send National Guard troops to Chicago?

US President Donald Trump has suggested he will send National Guard troops to Chicago, saying “we’re going in”, when asked about a possible deployment. The president has claimed crime is…

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