Illegal production and distribution of deadly fentanyl netted traffickers an estimated $1.4 billion in 2024, most of which was funneled through U.S. banks, according to a Treasury Department financial report. … [Read more...] about Drug traffickers made $1.4 billion from fentanyl trade in 2024
Senate confirms Trump nominee Caine for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote
The Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, filling the position almost two months after President Donald Trump fired his predecessor. … [Read more...] about Senate confirms Trump nominee Caine for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote
Anthrax poisoning fells 50 hippos at national park in Democratic Republic of the Congo
A group of at least 50 hippos at Virunga National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo were found dead from anthrax poisoning recently. … [Read more...] about Anthrax poisoning fells 50 hippos at national park in Democratic Republic of the Congo
House Republicans adopt Senate budget plan after securing $1.5 trillion cut commitment
House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution on Thursday with a 216-214 vote, overcoming initial resistance from fiscal hawks who were skeptical of the Senate's approach to spending cuts. … [Read more...] about House Republicans adopt Senate budget plan after securing $1.5 trillion cut commitment
Supreme Court orders Trump administration to do its part to bring immigrant back from El Salvador
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Homeland Security to try to bring back an MS-13 gang suspect who was wrongly deported to El Salvador. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court orders Trump administration to do its part to bring immigrant back from El Salvador