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Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delaysMar 21, 2026 6:46 pm - President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports unless congressional Democrats agree to a GOP-backed funding deal, escalating a standoff that has already slowed security lines at airports nationwide.
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Underground Railroad museum says Trump administration cut funds over raceMar 21, 2026 3:24 pm - An Underground Railroad museum in Albany, N.Y., is suing the Trump administration over a federal grant that it says was canceled on the basis of race, arguing that the president’s broad anti-diversity crusade violates constitutional protections against discrimination.
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Here’s what to eat to sleep a little betterMar 20, 2026 8:34 am - Certain foods and drinks have a reputation for making us sleepy. But it may not be a particular snack that does the trick. A growing body of research suggests that consistency with certain diets, particularly those built around lean proteins, fruits and vegetables can have a positive effect on sleep quality and duration.
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As a doctor, I tell patients to get rid of these 5 medicationsMar 20, 2026 8:27 am - I find myself consistently surprised by how many people are still faithfully taking medications that science has either proven ineffective or determined to be actively harmful for them. Here are five that deserve a second look, a quick conversation with your physician and, quite possibly, disposal.
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U.S. mulls lifting oil sanctions on Iran as it hits key Gulf energy sitesMar 19, 2026 3:57 pm - Oil and gas prices have surged as Iran intensified strikes on facilities across the Persian Gulf, prompting the Trump administration to consider lifting sanctions on mill...
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Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran warMar 18, 2026 8:43 pm - The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to Congress to fund the war in Iran, according to a senior administration official, in an enormous new ask that is almost certain to run into resistance from lawmakers opposed to the conflict.
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DHS pick Mullin boasts of ‘special assignments’ abroad but offers few detailsMar 18, 2026 10:48 am - The top Republican on the Senate committee considering Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to run the Department of Homeland Security criticized his “machismo” Wednesday and said he should “explain to the American public why they should trust a man with anger issues” to lead the agency.
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How AIPAC, crypto and a billionaire governor shaped the Illinois primariesMar 18, 2026 9:47 am - The win capped a mixed night for AIPAC and crypto, which spent heavily in Illinois’ primary elections.
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The best ways to cook chicken wings, including sauces and seasoningsMar 18, 2026 5:58 am - Ask any chicken wing connoisseur about their ideal bite, and you’ll get an assortment of answers as to the “right” way to prepare them. Whether you want tips to enhance your own tried-and-true method or are looking to join the wing club for the first time, here are four indoor cooking methods, along with sauces and seasonings to put you on the road to wing heaven.
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Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegalMar 17, 2026 7:18 pm - Voice of America employees have spent a full year on paid administrative leave while President Donald Trump’s administration has tried to shrink the international broadcaster to its “statutory minimum.” That extended absence is coming to an end.