DEA says fentanyl purity dropping amid pressure campaign
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said fentanyl purity was declining amid a government-wide effort to address the threat of synthetic opioids.
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GAO confirms large-scale, systemic fraud risk in expanded Obamacare subsidies
The enhanced Obamacare subsidies that Democrats want to extend are virtually unprotected against fraud, costing taxpayers potentially billions of dollars a year, a bombshell... Read More.
House Republicans summon Jack Smith for closed-door interview
The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for a closed-door interview with former special counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor who investigated President Donald Trump... Read More.
Pro-life group criticizes judge for blocking defunding of Planned Parenthood again
A federal judge has blocked the latest effort by the Trump administration to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, drawing criticism from national pro-life... Read More.
House committee examines rising violence against law enforcement
Growing violence against law enforcement officers is raising concerns with lawmakers as the law enforcement community points to dangerous rhetoric as a catalyst for... Read More.
San Francisco sues companies over ‘ultra-processed’ foods
The city and county of San Francisco is suing 10 companies for manufacturing everything from sodas to candy bars and breakfast cereals - what... Read More.
49 Republicans voted for Biden’s $6 billion Afghan resettlement relief package
After President Joe Biden's deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, Congress passed an emergency government spending bill that included... Read More.
Democrats reject idea of constitutional amendment mandating balanced budgets
In light of the nation's $38 trillion national debt, U.S. House lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss ways to structure a constitutional amendment mandating that... Read More.
Social Security updates for young and old pass U.S. House
Social security beneficaries both young and old got a legislative boost in Congress this week, thanks to one Republican from Pennsylvania.
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Mayor near Grand Canyon awaits impact of new tourism rule
A mayor in Arizona is taking a wait-and-see approach on how the Trump administration's fee hike for international tourists will affect her small town... Read More.
Michigan farms supply Christmas trees nationwide, including to the White House
As the holiday season ramps up, Michigan stands as one of the country's leading Christmas tree producers.
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Lawyers commission, then jump on toxic-tampon study
A study commissioned by plaintiff lawyers has led to a handful of lawsuits alleging tampons contain an unsafe amount of lead, with the most... Read More.
