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Trump admin could block student loan relief for some public servants -- Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness fo borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
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Native Americans want to avoid Medicaid snafus as work requirements loom -- As states prepare to implement changes to Medicaid required by President Trump's recent tax-and-spending law, tribal leaders say they are concerned Native American enrollees could lose their coverage.1 hour ago
Trump admin. revokes clearances of 37 current and former U.S. officials -- National Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said 37 current and former government officials are losing their security clearances.7 hours ago
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents -- Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.7 hours ago
Nebraska governor announces plan for immigrant detention center -- Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state's southwest corner.8 hours ago
Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.8 hours ago
Florida executes man for 1982 killing of abducted woman, state's 10th execution in 2025 -- The 10th execution carried out by the state of Florida in 2025 extends the state's record for executions in a single year.10 hours ago
Park ranger who hung trans pride flag in Yosemite says they were fired -- A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.12 hours ago
Oregon man accused of operating "Rapper Bot" blamed for massive cyberattacks -- Prosecutors said the network created by 22-year-old Ethan Foltz is "one of the most sophisticated and powerful DDoS-for-hire Botnets currently in existence."13 hours ago
House committee to make Epstein files public after Justice Department subpoena -- The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.15 hours ago
Exclusive - U.S. strikes deportation deals with Honduras and Uganda, documents show - The U.S. has expanded its campaign to persuade countries to aid its crackdown on illegal immigration by accepting deportations of migrants who are not their own citizens. 15H ago12 minutes ago
Walmart recalls Great Value shrimp after FDA warns of radioactive risk -- Some packages of Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart are at risk for potential for Cesium-137 contamination, the FDA says.14 hours ago
David Allvin, top Air Force general, to retire early -- Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Allvin announced he will retire in November, just two years into what is usually a four-year term as Air Force Chief of Staff.16 hours ago
S&P reaffirms the U.S. credit rating, citing higher tariff revenue -- S&P said it is maintaining the AA+ rating on the U.S. as it expects tariff revenue will shore up the nation's finances.17 hours ago
Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks evacuations, East Coast beach closures -- Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves, rip currents and tropical-force winds.3 hours ago