RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote
RFK Jr.'s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.
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The moon's grand canyons were carved in the blink of an eye
The Earth's Grand Canyon took millions of years to carve, but the moon's grand canyons took about ten minutes.
Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat
Syria's interim president says the now departed Iranian forces were damaging to his country and also posed a threat to the wider Middle East.
Trump administration adds fine print to 'Fork' resignation offer, deepening confusion
Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.
Even where weed is legal, product safety isn't guaranteed
Most states allow some sale of cannabis, but testing for pesticides and mold in the weed supply varies from one state to another.
Where Trump's tariffs stand. And, the Education Department may see big cuts
Where President Trump's tariffs stand with Mexico, Canada and China. And, the Education Department may see big cuts to staff and programs.
Pastor pushed out after parishioners complain about focus on racial justice
Leaders of a Baptist church in North Carolina ousted the pastor after congregants started leaving. A secret tape provides a rare look at the debate when a message threatens a business model.
'Beyond betrayal.' Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy
Trump's decision to remove temporary protected status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the United States. Venezuelan Americans, many of whom voted for Trump, call it a betrayal.
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Canada and Mexico reach last-minute deals with Trump to pause tariffs, Elon Musk and his DOGE group aim to upend federal government, Trump weighing big cuts at the U.S. Department of Education.
Public needs to rise up to fight 'constitutional crisis,' says Democratic senator
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut worries the U.S. public may not recognize the ongoing "constitutional crisis" if they see Democrats regularly collaborating with Republicans.