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Supplements Reach Shelves Without Federal Proof They Work, and a Pending Bill Would Not Change That

Supplements reach shelves without FDA proof of effectiveness. Here is what the agency actually regulates and what a pending listing bill would change.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation

President calls for former personal defense lawyer to be ‘immediately approved’ as attorney general

The Guardian - US · Jul 31

What Anthony Fauci's Defenders (and Critics) Get Wrong

His legacy is one of failure.

Reason · Jul 30

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Trump says he will pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Cornyn leaves office

The president suggested Cornyn was holding up Todd Blanche’s nomination because he endorsed Ken Paxton over the senior senator. Cornyn said it has nothing to do with their political history.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 30

Elizabeth Warren Targets Colleges Leaving Students 'Jobless and Buried in Debt' With New Bill

Elizabeth Warren's bill would overhaul college accreditation, linking federal aid more closely to graduate debt, jobs and student outcomes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Pete Hegseth is floundering. His desperate Senate appearance just proved that

ANALYSIS: The Secretary of ‘War’ struggled to justify the continuing war in Iran as he went to Congress to ask for over $70 billion of supplementary funding. Instead, he retreated to a series of embarrassing buzzwords, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Elizabeth Warren Revives 2016 Bill That Could Force Colleges to Answer for Student Debt

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have reintroduced the Accreditation Reform and Enhanced Accountability Act, reviving legislation they first introduced in 2016 to strengthen oversight of colleges receiving federal student aid by tying accreditation more closely to student debt and repayment outcomes.

Benzinga · Jul 21

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Congress Democrats were on a warpath, and neither Jay Clayton’s ‘job interview’ nor Todd Blanche’s ‘performance evaluation’ impressed

“Isn’t it humiliating to be unable to answer this question?"

We Got This Covered · Jul 16

What Todd Blanche accidentally revealed about Trump during his confirmation hearing

ANALYSIS: This was an absurd situation dressed up like a normal hearing, writes Holly Baxter. But some of the former Trump lawyer’s exchanges with senators were particularly eye-opening

The Independent UK · Jul 15

ICE Tells Agents to Temporarily Suspend Routine Vehicle Stops After Back-to-Back Fatal Shootings

ICE has paused most routine vehicle stops nationwide after two fatal shootings in Texas and Maine, while reviewing enforcement tactics. The move is a temporary safety measure, not a policy change.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

A Rare Bipartisan Push to Fix Social Security Emerges in the Senate as 2032 Funding Deadline and $500 Cut Threat Loom

A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone (PROMISE) Act on Tuesday, seeking to establish a legislative process for Congress to consider long-term Social Security reforms before the program’s projected funding shortfall.

Benzinga · Jul 15

Epstein survivors release video urging Senate to block Trump’s AG pick over botched release of files

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche set for confirmation hearing Wednesday but campaigners abused by Jeffrey Epstein say his handling of the government’s documents on the late predator should be disqualifying

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Kash Patel’s ‘luxury’ perks and ‘out of control’ spending under microscope by Congressional Democrats

FBI director’s alleged demands for ‘perks’ on the job, including snorkeling and jet ski trips, is straining the bureau, lawmakers say

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Kash Patel UFC Leak: Secret Service Claims FBI Chief Blew Cover Of Secret Probe With Active Threat Ongoing

A premature social media post by FBI Director Kash Patel exposed a covert investigation into a White House event plot, sparking internal conflict and complicating the ongoing manhunt.

International Business Times UK · Jun 17

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International Business Times UK · Jun 11

The Spy Law That Stopped a Taylor Swift Concert Attack Is About to Expire

A US surveillance programme credited with preventing a terrorist plot is at risk of expiring due to political disagreements over an intelligence appointment.

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds

A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions that contributed to detainees’ deaths and suffering even as millions of tax dollars were wasted on contractors

AAP · Jun 9

Trump nominates Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

US President Donald Trump has officially nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to hold the role on a permanent basis.

Latin Times · May 6

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin Says Trump Administration Waging 'Quiet War' Against DACA Recipients

Durbin said he still has faith that Americans "will not give up on these fine young people" despite efforts by the Trump administration to remove their protections.

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The Independent UK · May 5

Trump says his ballroom will cost $400M. So why are Republicans adding $1B to spending bill?

Meanwhile, Sen. Chuck Grassley’s office says the money does not explicitly go to the ballroom, although it does go to “the East Wing Modernization Project.”

We Got This Covered · May 5

‘Have to review the actual wording’: In a terrifying moment for the country, Trump’s judicial nominees refuse to stand by the Constitution

They made it very clear who they're actually going to serve.

The Guardian - US · May 2

Family of six held by ICE arrives back in Colorado as lawyer attacks ‘kidnapping’

El Gamal family was released from detention and then re-arrested as US officials appeared to overstep judge’s order

Latin Times · Apr 24

Longest Family Immigration Detention of Trump's Second Administration Ends After 10 Months

A federal judge ordered the release of a mother and her five children after more than 10 months in immigration detention, ending what advocates describe as the longest family detention of President Donald Trump's second administration.

The Independent UK · Apr 22

US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations

Reason · Apr 11

Democrats and Republicans Both Want To Regulate AI. They Just Can't Agree on How.

As lawmakers of both major parties hustle to regulate their preferred villains, they're losing sight of the big picture. The possible gains to humanity from AI are enormous.

International Business Times UK · Mar 18

Illinois Election Results 2026: Who Is Don Tracy? The 75-Year-Old Attorney Who Won the Republican Senate Primary

Springfield attorney Don Tracy, backed by strong support, won the Republican primary for Illinois Senate. Facing Democrat Juliana Stratton, he aims to challenge the status quo in November.

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