By Kevin Stocklin Those who seethe as their dollars lose value to inflation may be pleased to know that many states are now working to pass laws that would allow gold and silver to be used—not only for savings and investment but as everyday currency for purchases and payments as well. The state of Utah […]
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Republicans Introduce ‘Dismantle DEI Act’ to Bolster Trump Agenda
By Nathan Worcester WASHINGTON—Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) have introduced legislation to complement the Trump administration’s push against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in the federal government, building on a near-identical bill that Vice President JD Vance introduced with Cloud while Vance was still an Ohio Senator. The latest “Dismantle […]
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Cartels’ Advanced Technology a Growing Threat to US
By Darlene McCormick Sanchez South Texas rancher Antonio Céspedes Saldierna, 74, was driving his pickup on his ranch in Mexico when his vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED), detonating it. The force of the explosion flipped his truck onto its side, killing the retiree and his friend inside. A third occupant, his friend’s […]
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UAE Commits to $1.4 Trillion Investment in US Economy
By Rachel Acenas President Donald Trump has secured a commitment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade, the White House announced Friday. The agreement comes after UAE officials met with Trump this week at the White House. The 10-year framework is aimed at boosting […]
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What to Know About the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 Law Invoked by Trump
By Joseph Lord Enemies Act, a 1798 law providing for deportations of noncitizens during times of war or invasion. The proclamation targets members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, which Trump links to the socialist regime in Venezuela. Trump declared TdA a foreign terrorist organization in February. The case is in legal limbo after […]
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FDA Raids Maker of ‘Poppers’ Inhalant Drug, Company Says
By Jack Phillips The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cracked down on at least one manufacturer of a type of inhalant drug known as “poppers,” according to a recent statement by that manufacturer. Double Scorpio, a Texas-based manufacturer of the inhalant, said in a statement on its website last week that it has […]
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Democrats Wrestle With DOGE and Musk
By Nathan Worcester WASHINGTON—During the first two months of the second Trump administration, few issues have united Democrats like opposition to Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a time-limited organization directed by executive order to “to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity” across scores of agencies. That unified anti-DOGE message came through from […]
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CDC Directs Some Fired Workers to Return to Work, Apologizes for Disruption
By Jack Phillips The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called back some recently terminated employees on Wednesday and apologized for “any disruption” caused by recent layoffs at the federal health agency. A message to some CDC employees was sent with the subject line, “Read this e-mail immediately.” It added that “after further […]
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12 Takeaways From Trump’s First Major Policy Speech to Congress
By Lawrence Wilson, Joseph Lord, Travis Gillmore and Sam Dorman WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump capped off his first six weeks in office with a 100-minute speech to a joint session of Congress. The March 4 address followed a blitz of more than 100 executive actions that impacted nearly every aspect of government and U.S. relationships with […]
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Is the US Last in the Lunch Line
By Michelle Standlee A few decades ago, many U.S. school cafeterias prepared meals from scratch for hundreds of students each day. As years passed, some kitchen staff watched fresh ingredients like flour and eggs disappear, replaced by boxes of pre-packaged, processed foods. “We do have a lot of fresh diced cucumber, pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, […]
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The Role of Vitamin A in Measles Management
By George Citroner A school-aged child in Texas recently became the first fatality in a rapidly spreading measles outbreak that has already sickened more than 120 people across the state’s Panhandle region. As health officials race to contain the outbreak, doctors are highlighting a dual approach: vaccination to prevent infection and, for those already infected, […]
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USAID Sent Millions to Ukraine in Secret Slush Funds, Investigators Found
By Mark Tapscott U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officials repeatedly refused to allow investigators working for Senate DOGE Caucus Chairman Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to examine documents related to U.S. tax dollars allegedly intended to help Ukraine combat the Russian invasion, investigators told The Epoch Times. When the investigators were finally allowed to view […]
