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Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro Appears in New York Federal Court on Drug Trafficking Charges
The former leader, captured by U.S. forces earlier this year and facing narco-terrorism accusations, has pleaded not guilty while maintaining he legitimately won Venezuela's presidency.
Federal Agencies Admitted Using Keywords to Cancel Nearly $2 Billion in UC Research Grants
The University of California system filed suit after more than 1,000 research grants were terminated based on diversity, gender and COVID-19 language.
White House Official Accuses Chinese Startup of Distilling Anthropic Model, Accessing Restricted Nvidia Chips
Moonshot AI allegedly used U.S. technology to develop its Kimi K3 model while obtaining banned GB300 Blackwell chips, raising concerns about China's AI ambitions.
White House Set to Announce Civil Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia
The agreement would establish a framework for U.S.-Saudi cooperation on civilian nuclear technology, subject to congressional approval under the Atomic Energy Act.
House Democrats Trade Barbs After Social Media Mix-Up Over Jewish Colleague
Rep. Summer Lee confused Rep. Josh Gottheimer with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who signed an artillery shell bound for Ukraine during a 2024 visit.
Massachusetts Voters to Decide Marijuana Repeal Question After Challenge Rejected
The State Ballot Law Commission overruled an objection to the petition, clearing the way for a November vote on ending recreational cannabis legalization.
Vulnerable Democrats Flip on Women's Sports Vote After Opposing Similar Bills
Two Alabama House members voted for a Republican amendment barring biological males from women's sports at Department of War schools, reversing their 2025 positions as midterm elections approach.
GOP Senators Introduce Bill to Create Memorial for CCP Victims Near Chinese Embassy in Washington
The legislation from Sens. Scott and Blackburn would establish a memorial across from the CCP Embassy honoring victims of political persecution, with taxpayer funding capped at $500,000.
Republicans Say They'd Welcome Fetterman as GOP Eyes Bigger Senate Majority
The Pennsylvania Democrat has repeatedly broken with his party on Israel policy votes, drawing rare praise from Senate Republican Leader John Thune.
Sen. Patty Murray Questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth During Senate Testimony
The Washington Democrat pressed the Pentagon chief on military readiness, budget priorities and Ukraine policy during a hearing that stretched into the evening.