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SCOTUS rules on nearly $2 billion in frozen USAID payments
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SCOTUS rules on nearly $2 billion in frozen USAID payments

By Breanne Deppisch  | Fox News The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied the Trump administration's request to block a lower court's order for the administration to pay nearly $2 billion in foreign aid money, delivering a near-term reprieve to international aid groups and contractors seeking payment for previously completed projects. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices said that the Feb. 26 deadline imposed by a lower court for the Trump administration to pay the funds had already expired, and directed the case back to the district court to clarify any additional details on payment. "Given that the deadline in the challenged order has now passed, and in light of the ongoing preliminary injunction proceedings, the District Court should clarify what obligations the Government must ...
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Pentagon says transgender troops are disqualified from service without an exemption
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Pentagon says transgender troops are disqualified from service without an exemption

By Anders Hagstrom  | Fox News U.S. service members who are transgender or otherwise exhibit gender dysphoria are prohibited from military service unless they obtain an exemption, according to an internal Pentagon memo. The memo, revealed in a court filing on Wednesday night, details the Trump administration's new policy regarding transgender individuals. The policy notes that such service members "may be considered for a waiver on a case-by-case basis, provided there is a compelling Government interest." "Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria are disqualified from military service," the memo reads. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
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Trump budget bill extending first-term tax cuts survives House vote
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Trump budget bill extending first-term tax cuts survives House vote

By Elizabeth Elkind  | Fox News The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution that will eventually become a massive multi-trillion-dollar bill full of President Donald Trump's priorities on the border, defense, energy and taxes. In a major victory for House GOP leaders, the resolution passed in a 217 to 215 vote. All Democrats voted against the measure, along with lone Republican rebel Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who was concerned about its effect on the national deficit. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
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NSA investigates ‘secret sex chats’ under guise of DEI on internal agency message board
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NSA investigates ‘secret sex chats’ under guise of DEI on internal agency message board

By Alec Schemmel , Morgan Phillips  | Fox News Federal employees within the intelligence community are under investigation for allegedly misusing an internal agency messaging board to dish on their sexual fantasies under the guise of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), officials say.  Chat logs from the National Security Agency's (NSA) "Intelink" messaging platform, obtained by researchers from the conservative Manhattan Institute reportedly via sources within the NSA, revealed employees from various intelligence agencies discussing their experiences with gender-reassignment surgery, artificial genitalia, hormone therapy, polyamory and pronoun usage. Some of these agencies reportedly include the Defense Intelligence Agency, U.S. Naval Intelligence and the NSA. ...
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Senate border budget triumphs after all-night session while Trump-backed House bill lags
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Senate border budget triumphs after all-night session while Trump-backed House bill lags

By Julia Johnson  | Fox News Senate Republicans scored a win over their House counterparts in the early morning hours of Friday, officially passing their preferred budget resolution to tackle some of President Trump's priorities, such as securing the southern border.  After hours of back-to-back voting on Democratic amendments, the bill to fund border security, energy and defense finally got its vote on the chamber floor.  The measure passed by a vote of 52-48, and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the only Republican to oppose. All Senate Democrats voted against it as well.  READ THE FULL STORY ON FOX NEWS
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‘DEI here at HUD is dead’: Sec. Turner cancels $4M in DEI contracts after launching DOGE task force
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‘DEI here at HUD is dead’: Sec. Turner cancels $4M in DEI contracts after launching DOGE task force

By Taylor Penley  | Fox News The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be canceling $4 million in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) contracts after the federal agency's freshly-formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force uncovered $260 million in savings last week, Secretary Scott Turner exclusively announced Thursday on Fox News. "We're working hard, and we will cut $4 million in DEI-focused contracts," he said during an appearance on "FOX & Friends."  "This is money that should go to serve the American people… so DEI here at HUD is dead." READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
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Trump, Elon Musk’s DOGE team are doing what Democrats promised ‘for decades,’ press secretary says
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Trump, Elon Musk’s DOGE team are doing what Democrats promised ‘for decades,’ press secretary says

By The Fox News Staff White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed Democrats' hypocritical position ahead of DOGE's Social Security audit. Leavitt defended President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's objectives on "Hannity" Monday, pointing out that former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton championed rooting out waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars. KAROLINE LEAVITT: If you just watched that video, but shut your eyes and listen to the words from those Democrat politicians, you would think you are listening to President Trump, Elon Musk and our entire administration, who are saying the exact same things that Democrat politicians promised the American people they would do for decades. President Trump is just the first president in our lifetimes to actually do it. And no...
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Acting head of Social Security quits after clash with DOGE over data
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Acting head of Social Security quits after clash with DOGE over data

By Greg Wehner  | Fox News The acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) quit her job over the weekend after butting heads with the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), over efforts to access certain sensitive government records, according to reports. The Washington Post reported that three people familiar with Michelle King’s departure said on Monday that she stepped down from her position after the disagreement. In response to King’s departure, President Donald Trump reportedly appointed Leland Dudek to lead the agency as the president’s nominee to serve as commissioner of the SSA, Frank Bisignano, is vetted by federal lawmakers. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
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NASCAR fans cheer as Trump arrives for Daytona 500 in Air Force One
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NASCAR fans cheer as Trump arrives for Daytona 500 in Air Force One

By Ryan Gaydos | Fox News President Donald Trump received cheers from the crowd at Daytona International Speedway as Air Force One landed at the airport ahead of his arrival for the Daytona 500 on Sunday. The president’s plane flew over the speedway before it landed at Daytona International Airport. Cheers from the crowd were heard on the FOX broadcast as the pre-race hosts talked to Chase Elliott. NASCAR fans and drivers watched as the plane flew over the track. Trump released a statement ahead of landing at the airport. He will be the first sitting president to attend two Daytona 500 races at Daytona International Speedway. He attended the race the first time in February 2020. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS
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Colorado’s top 10 drug criminals arrested, facing deportation under DEA operation
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Colorado’s top 10 drug criminals arrested, facing deportation under DEA operation

By Christina Shaw  | Fox News The DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division said 10 of Colorado’s worst drug criminals were arrested under "Operation Return to Sender" and handed over to immigration enforcement. Their efforts have led to the arrest of more than 90 people over the past 16 days. DEA RMFD said on social media that at least three of those arrested were part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). The 10 suspects whose photos were provided are some of the most serious criminals arrested, but a DEA spokesperson said there are worse offenders in the remaining 80-some suspects. READ THE FULL STORY ON FOX NEWS
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