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Georgia Republicans push more bills aimed at Fulton County DA Fani Willis
Georgia Republicans are pushing for more restrictions on local prosecutors, saying their investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proves the moves are needed. Willis in August 2023 obtained an indictment against Trump and 18 others, accusing them of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The fate of legislation concerning local prosecutors is unclear in the House, which is less rawly partisan than the Senate, although still under GOP control.
Associated Press3 min read - World
Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Nearly a week into the latest Middle East conflict, Iran’s strikes in the region have decreased significantly – while US attacks on Iran continue ramping up and Israeli strikes prompt panic in southern Beirut.
8 min readCNN
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Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time
The Food and Drug Administration’s embattled vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency — the second time in less than a year that he’s departed after controversial decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs for rare diseases. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced the news to FDA staff in an email late Friday, saying Prasad would depart at the end of April. Makary said Prasad would return to his academic job at the University of California, San Francisco.
Associated Press3 min read - Politics
Jesse Jackson hailed as ‘ambassador of hope’ at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden
Thousands in Chicago honored civil rights ‘champion’ who ‘stepped forward again and again’, Obama said
5 min readThe Guardian
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U.S. attorney in Miami targeting Cuban leaders with new initiative, sources say
President Trump has indicated he's keeping an eye on Cuba and predicted on CNN that "Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."
2 min readCBS News
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FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the US Food and Drug Administration’s head of vaccines and biologic medicines, will leave the agency at the end of April, a spokesperson confirmed to CNN on Friday.
1 min read - Politics
James Talarico’s campaign was strong with Latino voters. That’s good news for Democrats.
The rising star's campaign offers some clues to solving a major Democratic problem.
4 min readMS NOW
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Preservation group again asks judge to halt Trump-backed White House ballroom
A preservation group is once again asking a federal judge to pause all construction for a massive ballroom on the White House grounds backed by President Trump.
2 min read - Politics
A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure
In a one-minute video, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, decked out in Western riding gear and a cowboy hat, rides a horse through a pine forest near Mount Rushmore. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he was firing Noem, a decision that came on the heels of back-to-back hearings in Congress this week where she faced rare but blistering criticism from Republican lawmakers, especially over the $220 million ad campaign that featured the secretary on horseback. An administration official said the ad campaign, along with other “many unfortunate leadership failures” such as fallout from the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota and mismanagement of her staff, led to her firing.
Associated Press5 min read - World
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
6 min read - World
Trump’s biggest mistake so far in his costly war on Iran
While the administration continues its attack on Iran, the shocks to global order are growing by the hour.
6 min read - World
Russia providing intel to Iran about U.S. positions, sources say
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.
1853 min read - US
Judge seems skeptical of recent Pentagon policy restricting journalists' activities
Lawyers for the press asked a court to block the Pentagon from enforcing a recent policy restricting what journalists report, arguing it violates the First Amendment freedom of the press.
3 min read - World
Pentagon acknowledges tough quest to counter Iranian drones
Pete Hegseth and other military leaders warned lawmakers that gaps in counter-drone technology could leave U.S. forces and assets increasingly vulnerable.
3 min readMilitary Times
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Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'
The top Justice Department prosecutor in Miami is considering criminal investigations of Cuban government officials, according to people familiar with the matter. The inquiry comes as President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover" of the communist-run island. Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, has created a “working group” that includes federal prosecutors and officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies to try to build cases against people connected to the Cuban government and its Communist Party, according to one of the people.
Associated Press3 min read - US
Gonzales' departure clears path for Republican gun rights 'absolutist' in Texas congressional race
The abrupt decision by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales to not seek reelection clears the path for a self-described gun rights “absolutist” to secure the Republican nomination in a sprawling Texas congressional district. Brendan Herrera, 30, originally gained notoriety by posting videos of himself shooting weapons, calling himself “The AK Guy.” Gonzales dropped out of the race on Thursday night after having admitted to an affair with a former staff member who later died by suicide, meaning Herrera suddenly has no competition for the Republican mantle in the state's 23rd congressional district.
Associated Press4 min read - Politics
Kentucky Senate advances bill to lure foreign doctors amid Trump’s immigrant crackdown
Republicans in the state Senate passed a measure to address a looming health care shortage in the state, which Trump won by 30 points in 2024 while bashing immigrants.
3 min read - World
US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster U.S. defenses against Iranian drones, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Friday. While the U.S. has used Patriot and THAAD missile systems to take down Iranian missiles successfully, there are limited effective anti-drone defenses now in the Middle East, according to a U.S. defense official, one of two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters.
Associated Press4 min read - US
Florida Bar says it’s not investigating Lindsey Halligan despite previously saying it was
Although a bar lawyer said in a recent letter that it was investigating the Trump lawyer, the organization said Friday that it’s not.
3 min read - News
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for March 8, 2026
This week's guests include Sen. Tim Kaine, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Dr. Michael Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S.
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As Trump takes out world leaders, democracy takes a back seat
In his national security strategy and his removal of leaders in Venezuela and Iran, the president has made clear democracy isn’t a priority.
5 min read - Politics
GOP Rep. Gonzales ending reelection bid after admitting to affair with late staffer
GOP Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales said he is ending his reelection bid after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.
5 min read - US
War fuels concern for safety of Americans imprisoned in Iran
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
6 min read - Technology
Judge won’t pause California AI law as Elon Musk, xAI sue to block it
Musk’s tech company failed to convince a judge to block a California law that gives visibility into artificial intelligences and how they function.
1 min read - US
National Symphony director to exit amid Kennedy Center fight
Jean Davidson announced she was exiting her position as the executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) on Friday, citing frustrations with President Trump’s controversial changes that have caused recent turmoil at the Kennedy Center. “It’s no secret that this has been a really hard year,” Davidson told The New York Times on Friday.…
3 min readThe Hill
- Business
Tech giants say Anthropic tools will remain available for nondefense work
Three major tech companies — Microsoft, Google and Amazon — have said Anthropic’s AI tools will remain available on their platforms for work that does not involve the Pentagon after the company was labeled a supply chain risk. A Google spokesperson said in a statement Friday that they “understand that the Determination does not preclude…
2 min read - US
Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries sustained during maritime mission
Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers died Thursday from injuries he sustained while responding to a distressed mariner.
2 min read - Politics
Obama slams Trump at Jesse Jackson funeral without naming him
Former President Obama slammed the Trump administration Friday without specifically naming it during a speech at the funeral for the Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago, saying “every day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions.” The comments came at a star-studded funeral for Jackson that also included speeches by former Presidents…
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Many of the six US troops killed in the war with Iran served together years earlier in Kuwait
A soldier who “made you feel important,” a mother just days from returning home, and a son known to be the life of the party were among the group of six service members killed after an Iranian strike on a makeshift operation center in Kuwait’s Shuaiba port Sunday, the Pentagon said.
2.1K12 min read - Politics
Markwayne Mullin set to step into limelight with DHS nod
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is set to step into the spotlight as he readies to take on the unexpected challenge of replacing Kristi Noem atop the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), culminating a swift rise from the House to one of the key posts in the Trump administration. In a matter of years, Mullin has…
6 min read - World
Cuba shuts its Quito embassy as Ecuador expels its diplomats
The Cuban diplomatic mission in Ecuador left the country Friday after a 48-hour deadline given by the government of Daniel Noboa to depart expired. Before the diplomatic staff left, the Cuban flag was removed from the embassy located in northern Quito. In a statement released Friday, Cuba’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that its embassy in Quito is ceasing all functions and reiterated its regret over “the unilateral and unfriendly action” of the Ecuadorian government.
Associated Press1 min read - Politics
Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
A two-month sprint to the May 19 primary elections in Georgia’s governor and U.S. Senate races has begun as the final candidates qualified Friday for crucial posts in the closely contested swing state. Republicans looking to oust incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff are touting their support for President Donald Trump and focusing more on slamming the Democratic incumbent than each other. Candidates to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp are jockeying for position in wide-open Republican and Democratic fields.
Associated Press4 min read - Health
Unproven Trump autism claim affected care: Research
President Trump’s urging of pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol last year on the unfounded claim that it could be linked to autism in children resulted in a notable drop in orders for the common over-the-counter medication among pregnancy-related emergency department visits, according to an analysis published this week. The study, published in The Lancet…
2 min read - World
Cuba says a 5th person died after people on a Florida-flagged speedboat opened fire on soldiers
Cuba said a fifth person has died as a consequence of a fatal shootout last month involving a Florida-flagged speedboat that allegedly opened fire on soldiers in waters off the island nation's north coast. The island's interior ministry said late Thursday in a statement that Roberto Álvarez Ávila died on March 4 as a result of his injuries. Authorities in Cuba said that on Feb. 26 Cuban soldiers confronted a speedboat carrying 10 people as the vessel approached the island and opened fire on the troops.
Associated Press2 min read - Politics
Ask Jordan: Do Biden’s pardons justify Trump’s?
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and more.
2 min read - US
White House’s Miller suggests Latin American military leaders ignore their lawyers
When Donald Trump’s most controversial aide starts advising officials not to listen too much to attorneys, it’s best not to look away.
2 min read - Politics
House Democrat seeks to bar Trump from closing Kennedy Center for renovations
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) on Friday filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to block President Trump from closing the Kennedy Center after he announced last month that it would shut down to allow for renovations. Beatty argues the judge should block Trump from closing the Kennedy Center because he could “demolish” the building while…
3 min read - World
Repatriation flights return citizens from the Middle East: What travelers need to know
Countries around the world are still working to safely return nationals stranded by war in the Middle East, with more evacuation flights set to take off in the coming days.
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FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
2 min read - Politics
Lev Parnas jumps into Florida House race as Democrat
Lev Parnas, a former Rudy Giuliani associate and ally of President Trump, announced this week he’s running as a Democrat in a House race in Florida. Parnas launched his candidacy for GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar’s seat in a Substack post on Wednesday. “I am running because I know the system, Donald Trump’s system, from…
2 min read - US
U.S. turns to Ukraine for drone defense expertise, but solutions may take time
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will work with the Pentagon and Gulf allies to share what it has learned during four years of drone warfare.
5 min read - Politics
Trump’s dilemma in Texas
It’s been two days since President Donald Trump said he would not only endorse a candidate in the May 26 primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, but that he would also try to get the other candidate to bow out.
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WorldTrump says Cuba is 'going to fall pretty soon.' What's really happening there?
"They want to make a deal so badly," the president said on Friday. "So I'm going to put Marco [Rubio] over there."
8299 min readYahoo News
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Virginia passes legislation banning schools from teaching falsehoods about Jan. 6
The bill passed by the Virginia legislature prohibits schools from teaching what it considers to be falsehoods about the U.S. Capitol riot, including portraying it "as peaceful protest."
1064 min read - World
Russia provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, sources say
The information could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
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