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After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers
With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 24, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Why Trump wants to spend $1 billion on Great Salt Lake
Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.
Saige Miller | Apr 24, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
DHS starts deportation of woman whose loved one died in the Baltimore bridge collapse
The mother's story is a stark example of how immigration policy can change drastically with each administration — and transform the lives of immigrants.
Ximena Bustillo | Apr 24, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC

2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue
Two young people have been arrested in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue that involved driving through the congregation to "kill as many Jews as possible," according authorities.
The Associated Press | Apr 24, 2026, 5:45 AM UTC

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models
The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies' exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.
The Associated Press | Apr 24, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC

EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.
The Associated Press | Apr 24, 2026, 5:08 AM UTC

U.S. soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro's removal
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.
Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC

French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.
Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 10:22 PM UTC

The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone.
Rob Stein | Apr 23, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

Meta will lay off 10% of its staff
The cuts follow losses in two pivotal court cases and the company's push to invest in artificial intelligence.
John Ruwitch | Apr 23, 2026, 8:10 PM UTC



