U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a formal statement of rejection to the International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been charged with staging her own kidnapping by ICE officers in an elaborate hoax that was promoted by LA Mayor Karen Bass and used to raise thousands in donations. Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon, 41, living in South Los Angeles, now faces federal charges of conspiracy and making false statements to law enforcement. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

Chevron completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation after nearly two years.

Wealthy homeowners in Los Angeles are turning to a new app, Patrol, to secure their properties with private protection. The service allows users to hire off-duty police officers to stand watch at their homes, offering what’s being dubbed the “Uber for security.” The app is currently available in elite neighborhoods like Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and Malibu.

Rep. Addison McDowell (R-NC) introduced a bill addressing abuse of the autopen amid investigations into its overuse during the Biden administration.

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Trump administration launched a victory tour in Pennsylvania, highlighting economic wins, border security gains, and a renewed commitment to American workers. Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to a packed crowd at Don’s Machine Shop in Luzerne County, energizing the base and doubling down on promises fulfilled.

The birth of eight healthy babies in the UK through a pioneering mitochondrial donation technique—often dubbed the “three-parent baby” procedure—has reignited global debate over the ethics of genetic intervention and scientific boundaries.

Another witness to former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, Annie Tomasini, pleaded the Fifth Amendment in her deposition before Congress.