Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops
Read MoreTrump’s nominee for Fed chair faces tough questions in Senate hearing
Kevin Warsh said he would maintain his independence – but wouldn’t say Trump lost 2020 presidential electionUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s nominee for US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faced a tumultuous hearing in Washington on Tuesday, fielding scrutiny over his wealth and his ability to operate independently of the president who appointed…
Read MoreTrump’s ‘one-man WhatsApp group’ diplomacy derailing Iran peace talks
US president’s hubristic and contradictory social media statements are key stumbling block to ending the warDonald Trump’s blend of threats and hubristic commentary, often casually dismissive of Iran, has, as much as the continuation of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, been the key stumbling block to restarting peace talks between the two countries…
Read MoreChurchill Downs strikes $85m deal for Preakness intellectual property rights
Kentucky Derby owner to buy Preakness trademarksMaryland will keep staging race under licensing dealMove comes amid Triple Crown scheduling debateChurchill Downs has reached a deal to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes, the company announced Tuesday, in a move that brings one of US thoroughbred racing’s most celebrated events under the same…
Read MoreMicrosoft cuts Game Pass subscription prices after new Xbox CEO promises to ‘recommit’ to gamers
Microsoft’s new gaming leader, Asha Sharma, is making the Xbox flagship subscription more affordable. But it won’t have every game at launch.
Read MoreVirginia votes on new congressional map with control of House at stake
Backed by Abigail Spanberger, the measure could boost Democrats and counter Donald Trump’s redistricting pushUS politics live – latest updatesVirginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to adopt new congressional maps that could help Democrats win control of the House of Representatives and scuttle Donald Trump’s effort to use mid-decade redistricting to preserve Republican control…
Read MoreRussia Is Making Bank on Trump’s Iran War
Pricey oil and sanctions relief mean smiles in Moscow.
Read MoreUS military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war
Read MoreThe Redistricting War Has Come to Virginia
Voters in Virginia are deciding whether to adopt a new gerrymandered congressional map that benefits Democrats. Nick Corasaniti, a politics reporter, explains the role Virginia’s new map is playing in the nationwide redistricting battle and its potential implications for the midterm elections.
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