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USDA Disqualifies 1,562 Retailers, Prevents $835 Million in Fraudulent SNAP Transactions

In a federal fraud crackdown, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service has disqualified 1,562 SNAP-linked retailers and disabled 760 illegal POS devices since Oct. 1, 2025.

‘Tax the Rich’: Mamdani, Economist Zucman Push Global Wealth Tax

On Tax Day, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a public forum with two noted economists, calling for a tax on the “super-rich.”
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California Lawmaker Defends Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by Opponents

Bill dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ would “criminalize investigative journalism with misdemeanors, $10,000 fines, imprisonment, and content takedown.”

Appeals Court Allows Construction of White House Ballroom to Continue

A U.S. appeals court put on hold a lower court order that had halted construction of the White House ballroom, allowing the project to proceed for now.

Global Financial Leaders Warn Advanced AI Could Expose Banking System to Cyber Threats

Senior financial officials warn that new AI models may threaten global banking by exposing cybersecurity weaknesses and amplifying systemic risks.

Dow Jones Rises 900 Points, Oil Falls as Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’

U.S. stocks staged a tremendous comeback over the past two weeks after slipping into a correction last month. U.S. stocks...

Lawmakers Press RFK Jr. on Vaccines

Health Sec. RFK, Jr. faced lawmakers both critical and supportive of actions regarding vaccines made by himself and agencies under his oversight.

S&P 500 Hits Record High as US Stocks Recover From Iran War Sell-Off

The S&P 500 index rallied to a fresh record high on April 15 as U.S. stocks extended their rebound from last month’s war‑driven sell-off.