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Congress Divided Over Trump’s Immigration Policy as Deportation Plans Take Shape

Contrasting views on U.S. immigration policy came into sharp focus on Tuesday during separate congressional hearings addressing the incoming Trump administration’s stance on deportations and border security.

‘Character.AI’ Faces Lawsuit Over Chatbot Exposing Minors to Harmful Content

Google-backed AI company Character.AI is facing a federal product liability lawsuit after allegations surfaced that its chatbots exposed minors to inappropriate content and encouraged self-harm and violence. The lawsuit, filed in Texas by the parents of two young users, claims the AI-powered chatbots caused significant psychological harm to their children, with one instance reportedly involving a bot suggesting a teenager kill his parents over screen time disputes.

New Jersey AG and Planned Parenthood Target Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Planned Parenthood’s New Jersey affiliate, in coordination with Attorney General Matthew Platkin (D), is targeting crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) by disseminating misleading information and leveraging state power to undermine these pro-life charities.

Trump Taps RFK Jr. to Investigate Autism and Vaccine Link

President-elect Donald Trump announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will investigate a potential link between childhood vaccines and autism.

Australia Investigates Missing Deadly Virus Samples in Major Biosecurity Breach

The Queensland government announced Monday that hundreds of virus samples, including dangerous pathogens like Hendra, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, are missing from a state laboratory.

House Task Force Report Reveals Security Failures in Trump Assassination Attempts

The House Task Force investigating the assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump released its final report Tuesday, highlighting critical security failures and leadership lapses.

U.S. Military Grounds Osprey Flights Over Weakened Metal Components

The Pentagon has temporarily grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft following concerns over weakened metal components that may have contributed to a recent near-crash. This marks the latest challenge for the embattled tiltrotor aircraft, which has faced increasing safety issues in recent years.

FDA Considers Ban on Red Food Dye

The FDA is considering a ban on Red 3, a dye in foods.

‘Franklin Fire’ in Malibu Impacting 18k Residents, Shuts Down PCH

A wildfire driven by fierce Santa Ana winds continues to burn in Malibu, just north of Pepperdine University, as 700 firefighters work to bring the flames under control.

American Woman Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Migrant in Germany After Alleged Assault

A 20-year-old American woman faces charges in Germany for fatally stabbing a 64-year-old migrant man, who allegedly sexually assaulted her at Kaiserslautern Central Station on June 29.

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