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More in US say Iran war will make world less safe: Survey

More Americans believe U.S. military operations against Iran will diminish, rather than promote, global safety, according to a new survey released Wednesday. A Quinnipiac University poll found 42 percent of voters believe the conflict is making the world less safe, while 35

Gallego unveils legislation giving unpaid DHS workers bonus

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would give Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees who have been forced to work without pay during the shutdown a 10 percent bonus when the agency reopens. The bill would require that DHS employees,

8 key figures who will — and won’t — be at CPAC

Conservatives are descending on Grapevine, Texas, this week for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), but a smattering of notable names are expected to skip the event that’s long served as a pulse check for the GOP. President Trump is reportedly set to

Trump makes public call for clean 18-month FISA 702 extension

President Trump made his first public call for a clean extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers Wednesday, pointing to the ongoing conflict in Iran as a rationale. Trump, through legislative channels, has called for an 18-month extension of Section 702 of the Foreign

Florida extends Democratic winning streak: 5 takeaways

Democrats in Florida had a good night on Tuesday, flipping two state Legislature seats in districts President Trump carried two years ago to give the party a boost as it looks to make inroads in red states ahead of November. The party scored wins in contests for a Florida state

NBA takes key step toward adding Las Vegas, Seattle teams

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is laying the groundwork for an expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. The NBA board of governors voted to "authorize the league to formally explore potential team expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle," the league said in a Wednesday

Meta, YouTube found liable in landmark social media trial

A California jury on Wednesday found social media giants Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, determining the companies were negligent in their design or operation of the platforms. It caps off the nearly two-month trial against Meta, the parent

Author: Iranians worried 'their story will end like Afghanistan'

Iranian author and journalist Tara Kangarlou said Tuesday that Iranian citizens are concerned “their story will end like Afghanistan,” amid uncertainty about the country’s post-conflict future. Kangarlou told NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas that “ordinary Iranians” were currently

Appeals court upholds ICE mass detention policy

A federal appeals court upheld the Trump administration’s policy allowing mass detention of migrants awaiting deportation without bond. In a 2-1 ruling Wednesday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was justified in

Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs

A bipartisan quartet of of senators on Wednesday unveiled legislation to cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for patients on private insurance. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Improving

Iran, US swap ceasefire demands while Trump deploys more troops

Plus: TSA reports highest wait times in history {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Happy Opening Day!! ⚾🌭 Have you seen the 🎥 clips of a robot walking out with first lady Melania Trump at the White House this morning? I don’t know how I feel about this… In today's issue: Iran rejects

What to know about the US, Iran proposals to end war

The Trump administration has reportedly floated a 15-point plan to Iran to end war there. It was met with a flat-out rejection from Tehran, with Iranian leaders opting to instead issue its own plan, as the war nears the one-month mark. The U.S.’s 15-point plan to end the war