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At least 10 scientists and staff linked to U.S. nuclear and space programs have disappeared or died since 2023, prompting a House Oversight Committee investigation. Lawmakers are asking federal agencies for details on the cases and how the government protects scientific secrets and personnel safety.
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The cases involve scientists and staff connected to U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs.
Disappearances and deaths have occurred mainly in California, New Mexico, and Massachusetts.
Some people disappeared with a gun but left behind phones and other personal items.
Several victims worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Investigation letters were sent to the FBI, NASA, Energy, and Defense departments.
No clear evidence links the deaths or disappearances to their scientific work.
Suspects in some cases have personal motives unrelated to government secrets.
Lawmakers are considering foreign countries as possible sources of concern but remain uncertain.
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President Trump announced a deal with drug company Regeneron to lower prices on certain medicines. This deal is the last in a series of agreements with 17 companies aimed at reducing drug costs for Medicaid patients and some others.
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President Trump secured a drug price deal with Regeneron, completing agreements with 17 drug manufacturers.
These deals aim to lower prices for certain drugs offered to Medicaid and cash-paying patients using the TrumpRx website.
The administration says the combined agreements cover 86% of brand-name drugs.
Most discounts do not apply to people with private insurance or Medicare.
Experts say Medicaid prices are already low, so the discounts may not significantly affect drug companies’ profits.
Democrats want the details of these confidential agreements made public to check their impact.
Smaller biotech companies might also make deals to avoid new tariffs on drugs.
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The Trump administration fired John Phelan, the navy secretary, due to disagreements over shipbuilding and internal conflicts within the Pentagon. His firing was not related to recent tensions with Iran but involved disputes about leadership and a slow pace of reforms.
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John Phelan was removed as navy secretary during President Donald Trump’s administration.
The firing was linked to disputes about shipbuilding reforms and poor relationships with other defense leaders.
Phelan was a Trump donor and had previously run a private investment fund in Florida.
His removal happened the same week Iran seized two container ships near the strait of Hormuz.
Deputy Secretary Steve Feinberg reportedly took over Phelan’s shipbuilding responsibilities.
Phelan’s deputy, Hung Cao, was named acting Navy secretary after the firing.
Several other cabinet and military officials left their posts recently amidst tension linked to the Iran conflict.
Iran called the U.S. naval blockade an act of war, while the White House called Iran’s ship seizure piracy.
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The U.S. military seized three oil tankers carrying Iranian oil, including one in the Indian Ocean. American forces boarded one tanker called M/T Majestic X, which the Pentagon said had no official registration and was under sanctions.
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The U.S. military took control of three oil tankers carrying oil from Iran.
One tanker, M/T Majestic X, was boarded by American troops.
The Pentagon called M/T Majestic X a “sanctioned, stateless vessel,” meaning it has no national flag and is under U.S. restrictions.
The seizure happened on a Thursday and included one tanker intercepted overnight in the Indian Ocean.
The Pentagon shared video showing troops landing from helicopters onto one of the tankers.
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Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly said that President Donald Trump needs to win the conflict with Iran to improve his public support. O’Reilly believes that a victory would change the situation in Trump’s favor.
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Bill O’Reilly is a conservative commentator discussing President Trump’s situation.
President Trump is involved in a conflict with Iran.
The conflict has hurt President Trump’s approval ratings.
O’Reilly says winning the conflict would make Trump appear as a victor.
The saying “to the victor go the spoils” means the winner gets rewards.
O’Reilly implies a victory could help Trump politically.
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The Justice Department’s internal watchdog is reviewing whether the department followed the law when releasing files about Jeffrey Epstein. The review will look at how the files were handled, including privacy protections and the process used to decide what information was shared.
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The Justice Department’s inspector general is conducting the review.
The review focuses on compliance with a law requiring release of Jeffrey Epstein case files.
It examines how documents were collected, reviewed, and redacted before release.
The review also looks at how privacy concerns were handled after some victims’ personal information was exposed.
The files concern a sensitive time during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Epstein died by suicide in jail in August 2019 after federal sex trafficking charges.
Initially, the FBI and Justice Department resisted releasing more records but changed after Congress passed a law signed by President Trump.
Victims criticized the released records for incomplete redactions that revealed identities, and some critics say information damaging to Trump was withheld.
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Senator John Fetterman criticized some Democrats and media for urging President Trump to stop military actions against Iran quickly. He suggested that this pressure might encourage Iran.
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Senator John Fetterman is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
He criticized Democratic Party members and major media outlets.
His criticism is about their calls for President Trump to end military actions against Iran soon.
Fetterman said that Iran might be pleased by this pressure.
The focus is on U.S. political responses to military operations involving Iran.
President Donald Trump is leading the military operations mentioned.
The article reflects a discussion within U.S. politics about how to handle Iran.
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President Donald Trump spoke in a short phone interview with the BBC about the war in Iran and the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. He said King Charles’ upcoming visit to the U.S. could help improve ties between the two countries and shared his views on what UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer should do politically.
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The interview lasted nearly five minutes.
President Trump talked about the war involving Iran.
He mentioned the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the UK.
Trump said King Charles’ visit to the U.S. next week might repair the relationship.
He commented on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political situation.
The interview was conducted by Sarah Smith, the BBC's North America editor.
The conversation is part of broader political discussions involving both countries.
President Trump did not elaborate extensively but gave brief opinions.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is being audited to check if it followed a new law requiring the release of files about Jeffrey Epstein. The audit will review how the DOJ handled this law during President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced the start of the audit.
The audit will check if the Trump administration complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
This law was passed after the DOJ and FBI said they would not release more documents about Jeffrey Epstein investigations.
Jeffrey Epstein was a financier accused of running a sex trafficking operation.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was criticized for not making the files fully public.
Lawmakers from both political parties supported the law to force the release of these files.
The audit will also examine if the DOJ addressed any issues raised by the released documents.
Newsweek reached out to the DOJ for a comment but did not include a response yet.
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The Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General will review how well the department is following a law that requires public release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. This audit started after concerns from lawmakers that the department has not shared all the required documents.
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The Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General will conduct an audit.
The audit will check if the DOJ is following a law about releasing Epstein-related files.
The law requires making these files available to the public.
The audit was initiated by the acting official in charge of the Inspector General’s office.
There are complaints from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers about incomplete file releases.
The Epstein files involve documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal case.
The review aims to ensure transparency and compliance with legal requirements.
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The U.S. Justice Department has changed the rules to classify some marijuana products as less dangerous drugs. This means these products will face fewer legal restrictions.
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The Justice Department issued an order to reschedule certain marijuana products.
Rescheduling means changing the legal category a drug is placed in, affecting how it is regulated.
Some marijuana products are now classified in a lower drug category, considered less risky.
This change will reduce restrictions on those marijuana products.
The move potentially makes it easier to use, sell, or study these marijuana products under federal law.
The Justice Department oversees how drugs are classified and regulated in the U.S.
This update affects federal drug policy related to marijuana.
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President Donald Trump plans to nominate David Cummins to be the administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This information was confirmed by a source familiar with the decision to CBS News.
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President Trump will nominate David Cummins as TSA administrator.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for security at airports.
A source close to the decision confirmed this news to CBS News.
The nomination is part of the President’s administrative appointments.
Details about David Cummins’s background or confirmation timeline were not provided.
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The article discusses the importance of giving students and families clear and truthful information about what different education options can offer. It emphasizes that the value of college remains the same, but how people talk about it has shifted.
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Students and families need honest information about education choices.
The benefits of attending college have not changed.
The way people discuss the value of college has changed over time.
Different education paths offer different outcomes.
Clear communication can help families make better decisions about education.
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The FBI started investigating New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson after she wrote an article about FBI Director Kash Patel using FBI agents to protect and transport his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. Patel denied the investigation and criticized the report, while the Times said the FBI's actions violated the reporter’s rights.
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The FBI began the investigation in March after Williamson's story was published in late February.
The article claimed Patel assigned four FBI agents to protect and transport his girlfriend, a country singer.
FBI agents searched databases for information about Williamson and considered if her actions broke stalking laws.
Patel denied the investigation and said the story threatened his girlfriend’s safety.
The Times’ executive editor said the FBI’s investigation was a violation of the First Amendment rights of the reporter.
The FBI said it was concerned about aggressive reporting techniques but did not pursue a case against Williamson.
Patel also sued The Atlantic and a journalist for an article alleging alcohol-related issues during his FBI leadership, seeking $250 million.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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A group started by former Vice President Mike Pence opposes the Trump administration’s plan to help Spirit Airlines financially. The group argues against the government providing a direct bailout to the airline.
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The group is called Advancing American Freedom (AAF).
It was founded by former Vice President Mike Pence.
The Trump administration reportedly plans to rescue Spirit Airlines.
The rescue plan involves a financial bailout of the airline.
AAF opposes this bailout idea in a new memo.
This opposition adds to other conservative critics of the plan.
The details of the memo were first reported by The Hill.
The group argues against direct government support for Spirit Airlines.
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The Trump administration accused China-backed groups of large-scale efforts to copy American artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This claim comes before President Trump's planned visit to Beijing and adds tension to U.S.-China relations over AI development.
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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy says China-based actors use secret accounts to steal U.S. AI model information.
These groups perform "distillation attacks," querying U.S. AI models many times to copy how they work.
The copied AI models may cost less but can lose safety features designed to ensure neutral and truthful results.
OpenAI and Anthropic reported attacks from Chinese firms like DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax earlier in 2024.
The U.S. Justice Department charged a former Google engineer with sharing AI secrets with Chinese companies.
The administration believes these copied models may not work well or last over time.
The U.S. government plans to share intelligence with AI companies to help protect against these attacks.
These events occur as President Trump prepares to visit Beijing to discuss economic and diplomatic issues.
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A father and his teenage son were arrested in Syosset, New York, after police found chemicals at their home that had been combined to make explosives. The investigation began after a swastika was drawn in a high school bathroom, and the son is suspected of creating the graffiti.
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Police found explosive chemicals at the home of Francisco Sanles and his 15-year-old son.
The discovery followed an investigation of a swastika drawn in a bathroom at Syosset High School.
The son is suspected of drawing the swastika and faces charges including criminal possession of a weapon and making graffiti.
Francisco Sanles faces multiple charges, including weapon possession and reckless endangerment.
Authorities evacuated the home and nearby houses when removing the hazardous chemicals.
Fire marshals, bomb squad, emergency services, and hazardous materials teams responded to the scene.
The school informed students and staff about the hate graffiti and police investigation.
Both father and son will be arraigned in different courts soon.
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A doctor warned Valdo Calocane, who has paranoid schizophrenia, three years before he killed three people in Nottingham that he might end up harming someone. The psychiatrist said this during a frank conversation in 2020 but did not believe Calocane would actually kill anyone.
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Valdo Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
In June 2023, Calocane stabbed and killed three people in Nottingham.
In 2020, Dr. Faizal Seedat, Calocane’s psychiatrist, warned him he might kill someone if his behavior continued.
Seedat made the warning during Calocane’s two hospital stays at Highbury Hospital.
Seedat did not believe Calocane would intentionally kill but mentioned possible unintended harm.
Calocane’s mother gave the doctor text messages where Calocane expressed violent thoughts.
The doctor misunderstood the phrase "red rum" (a reference to murder) in the messages and did not explore it further.
Seedat admitted he should have shared the text messages more clearly with other mental health workers.
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FBI Director Kash Patel announced a major federal operation called "Operation Gangster's Paradise" targeting the Mexican Mafia, also known as La Eme, in Southern California. The raids led to dozens of arrests and indictments of alleged criminals involved in murder, drug trafficking, and racketeering.
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The FBI and other federal agencies conducted raids at about 30 locations, mainly in Orange County, California.
Dozens of people were arrested, including suspected murderers and drug dealers.
La Eme is a prison-based gang formed in the 1950s that controls many Hispanic street gangs in California.
La Eme’s leaders operate mostly from prison, giving orders through coded messages and intermediaries.
Street gangs pay “taxes” to La Eme for permission to operate, facing violence if they disobey.
The group is linked to drug trafficking, extortion, murder-for-hire, and racketeering, often working with Mexican drug cartels and other gangs like MS-13.
The federal operation seized weapons, drugs, and other evidence, aiming to weaken organized crime in the region.
The investigation is ongoing, with more arrests or charges possible.
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A U.S. Navy sailor on a minesweeping ship headed to the Strait of Hormuz was scratched by a monkey while on shore leave in Thailand and was evacuated for medical care. The incident did not affect the ship’s mission, which is focused on clearing mines placed by Iran in the strategic waterway.
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The sailor was on the USS Chief, an Avenger-class mine-countermeasures ship, part of a mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The scratch happened during a stop in Phuket, Thailand, where aggressive long-tailed macaque monkeys are common.
The sailor was sent to the ship’s forward base in Sasebo, Japan, for further medical care.
The Navy said the incident caused no delays or problems with the USS Chief’s mission.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil during peacetime.
USS Chief and USS Pioneer were sent to hunt mines and are supported by helicopters, drones, aircraft, and destroyers.
President Donald Trump confirmed on social media that the minesweeping operation is ongoing and ordered increased efforts and strict rules against boats placing mines.
The Centers for Disease Control warns that macaque monkeys can carry diseases like the Herpes B virus, and scratches should be treated immediately.
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