Trump says he'll consider DOGE dividend checks. Experts are dubious.
President Trump said his administration is considering dividend checks based on savings found by DOGE. Economists are skeptical.
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Walmart stock tumbles on a lower-than-expected sales forecast
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.
Mitch McConnell says he won't run for reelection next year
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, long a powerful Republican leader in the Senate, won't be running for reelection in 2026.
Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA says
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
Murkowski urges Congress to "stand up" to Trump if he withholds funding
"It requires speaking out. It requires saying, 'That violates the law. That violates the authorities of the executive,'" Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.
Breakfast snack packs sold at Kroger, Meijer stores in 13 states recalled
The recall involves "Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes" packs that contain undeclared wheat and eggs, posing a risk for those with allergies.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director in 51-49 vote
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel to serve as director of the FBI, approving a key ally of President Trump to lead the bureau.
How Clinton's "reinventing government" compares to DOGE's cost-cutting effort
The "reinventing government" program cut over 480,000 federal jobs and thousands of regulations. The woman who ran the program says any similarities to DOGE end there.
Alabama police department should be abolished, grand jury says
Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and four of his officers are accused of multiple crimes, including removing evidence from the department's evidence room.
Planned "mass casualty attack" at Houston-area high school thwarted, FBI says
Two teenagers are under arrest for allegedly plotting what the FBI is calling "a mass casualty attack" at a Houston-area high school.
Judge in Idaho killings case makes ruling on key evidence
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers argued law enforcement violated his constitutional rights when they used Investigative Genetic Genealogy to identify possible suspects.
How Trump's deportation plan could impact U.S. dairy farms
John Rosenow, a fifth-generation farmer in Waumandee, Wisconsin, said about 90% of the work on his farm is done by immigrants.
"Of course" it's safe to fly, transportation secretary says
Duffy called each of the recent incidents "very unique" and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system.
Midair collision at Tucson-area airport kills 2
Two planes collided midair Wednesday at the Marana Regional Airport near Tucson, Arizona, leaving two passengers dead, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Delta offering $30K to passengers aboard flight that crashed in Toronto
Delta Air Lines says it is offering $30,000 to passengers who were aboard a flight from Minneapolis that crashed and flipped upside down while landing in Toronto on Monday.
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