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Senate Housing Bill Targets Home Prices and Investors

U.S. senators are preparing to vote this week on a major bipartisan housing package designed to increase the nation’s housing supply.

Block’s AI Layoffs Ignite Firestorm, 4,000 Jobs Cut

Block, the financial technology company founded by Jack Dorsey, recently announced plans to eliminate more than 4,000 jobs as part of what it described as an artificial intelligence–driven restructuring.

Rhode Island Teacher Charged Over Relationship With Student

A former high school teacher in Rhode Island is facing criminal charges after police say she developed an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Teacher Cleared After Refusing to Read LGBTQ Book

An elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, has cleared the disciplinary record of a Christian teacher who faced punishment.

What on Earth Is Going On in Texas? Democrats Gone Wild in the Lone Star State

Texas Democrats just put on a show that would make reality TV producers blush... and not the good kind. In Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, fiery U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett got trounced by state Rep. James Talarico. Instead of a graceful concession speech, Crockett rolled out the conspiracy playbook faster than you can say “stop the steal”—except this time, she was pointing the finger at Republicans for rigging her own party’s primary.

Ted Cruz Slams Democrats for ‘Defending the Ayatollah’

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) criticized Democratic lawmakers Tuesday over their response to the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran.

U.S. Services PMI Explodes Past Forecasts

The U.S. services sector expanded at its fastest pace in more than three years in February, significantly outperforming economists’ expectations.

Kraken Scores Federal Reserve Master Account in Huge Crypto Move

Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been granted a Federal Reserve master account.

Global Tensions Rise Over Key U.S. Base

Mauritius demanded that Britain finalize a deal handing over an island housing a strategic U.S. base amid the ongoing strikes in Iran.

University Protestors Charged Nearly a Year After Occupation

Nearly a year after engaging in pro-Palestine protests at the University of Washington, protesters are now facing charges for their actions.

Israel Vows to Eliminate Next Iranian Leader

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on X that whoever replaces the killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will face the same fate.

Trump Admin Grants Millions Ahead of FIFA World Cup

The Trump administration is investing $100.3 million to bolster public transportation in cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Dearborn Islamic Group Holds Memorial Service for Ayatollah Khamenei

An Islamic organization in Dearborn, Michigan, held a memorial service for the killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Threaten China’s Energy Lifeline

Energy supply pressure has intensified after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted key infrastructure and killed senior leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

France Deploys Aircraft Carrier, Naval Assets to the Mediterranean as Iranian Strikes Continue

The deployment of an aircraft carrier and additional naval assets to the Mediterranean ordered by French President Emmanuel Macron signals a significant escalation in Europe’s military posture as war intensifies in the Middle East.

Cubans Sign Liberation Accord to End Communism

Anti-communist groups in Cuba signed the Agreement for the Liberation of Cuba on Monday to implement changes to the country, effectively ending communism.

Paxton HQ Arrest: Texas Election Day Security Scare Before Polls Close

An arrest unfolded just hours before polls closed on the first major primary night of the 2026 midterms in Texas outside campaign offices.

Ex-Mayor’s Licentious Pool Scandal Trial Rocks Louisiana Community

A mayoral pool party scandal has taken center stage in a Louisiana courtroom as former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts stands trial on serious felony charges.

Letitia James Directs Hospital to Resume Trans Treatments

New York Attorney General Letitia James has directed a Manhattan hospital to resume gender-affirming treatments to youth after it ended the activity amid threats by the Trump administration.

Self-Driving Vehicle Obstructs Emergency Responders to Austin Mass Shooting

The new safety questions emerged after footage showed a self-driving vehicle briefly obstructing ambulance crews responding to Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in Austin.