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Houston Company Under Federal Scrutiny in Diesel Export Probe

April 17, 2026

A Houston-based fuel trader called Ikon Midstream is now at the center of a federal investigation after U. S. authorities executed a search warrant at its offices this week. Two officials and a Mexican security source say the raid targeted documents and electronics, but no arrests were made. The com

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Waltz Raises Questions About Bachelet’s Future UN Role

April 15, 2026

Mike Waltz, the U. S. representative to the United Nations, made headlines on Wednesday when he echoed a senator’s doubts about former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s suitability for the top UN post. The comments came during a Senate committee hearing where Senator Pete Ricketts criticized Bac

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California Faces Big Fight Over Fraud and Free Speech

April 15, 2026

The state’s fight against fake medical services has just stepped up. A task force headed by a senior U. S. official halted 447 nursing homes and 23 home‑care centers in Los Angeles, claiming they were involved in dishonest practices. The estimated loss from these activities tops $600 million,

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School Bills Stir Debate: Chaplains vs. Parental Consent

April 15, 2026

Ohio lawmakers are pushing two new school rules that feel like opposite sides of the same coin. One bill would let public schools invite volunteer religious counselors to talk with students, while the other demands parents sign off before a minor can get any mental‑health care at all. Both proposals

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Schools Under Fire: A Closer Look at the Funding Debate

April 13, 2026

Eagle River and Chugiak have long prided themselves on strong schools where kids learn, play, and grow. Recent political moves threaten that stability. A representative from the state legislature proposed cutting all education money in a bill meant to help districts with rising costs. She even sugge

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Oil Companies Push for Legal Shield From Climate Lawsuits

April 13, 2026

Oil firms have long known that burning their fuels can harm the planet. Yet they hid proof and misled people for decades, blocking clean energy progress. Scientists and activists sued these companies to recover money for damages caused by climate disasters that were worsened by the fuels. The

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DHS Looks Into Alleged Unlawful Nanny Hire for Swalwell Family

April 13, 2026

A new probe by the Department of Homeland Security has opened a fresh chapter in the saga surrounding California congressman Eric Swalwell, who recently paused his run for governor. The investigation focuses on claims that the Swalwells employed a Brazilian nanny who lacked legal work status in the

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Political Scandal Shakes California Governor Race

April 13, 2026

Eric Swalwell, a popular congressman eyeing the California governorship, faces serious accusations that could alter the political landscape. Reports from major news outlets claim a former staffer alleges sexual assault, while other women point to misconduct. These claims have rattled voters who pre

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How Connecticut’s Healthcare System Makes Money While Patients Pay More

April 13, 2026

Connecticut’s lawmakers are quietly pushing big changes to a federal drug discount program that feels more like a business deal than public policy. A last-minute addition to a routine bill quietly expanded the 340B program, letting hospitals buy drugs at extreme discounts—sometimes for a fraction of

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Swalwell Faces Big Push to Leave Congress Over Allegations

April 12, 2026

Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a