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28th Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard Sworn In

A formal swearing-in and assumption of command ceremony was held for the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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‘Presidential’ Henry Rifle Sold at Auction at Mar-a-Lago

A one-of-a-kind New Original Henry Deluxe Engraved Edition Rifle recently sold during a live auction at Mar-a-Lago.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey 60-City, Nonstop, Music-Driven Circus Experience

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth is now open, a nationwide tour, a 60-city, nonstop, music-driven circus experience.
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$50 Billion Awarded to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States

$50 billion was awarded to strengthen rural health in all 50 states. 
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Food Pyramid Flips Upside Down in Historic Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy

The food pyramid flips upside down, marking a historic reset of U.S. nutrition policy that puts real food back at the center of health.
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USDA Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

USDA announced the commodity payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program with payments in February.
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America’s Tall Ship 2026 Sail Training Schedule for Nation’s 250th Anniversary

America’s Tall Ship, United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle, announced the 2026 sail training schedule for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Department of War Released 2026 Continental U.S. Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates

The Department of War released the 2026 Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance rates.
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USDA Farm Security Plan to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries

The USDA is advancing a farm security action plan to protect U.S. farmland and federal programs from foreign adversaries.
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HHS Acts to End ‘Practice of Sex-Rejecting Procedures’ on Children

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HHS took actions to end the "practice of sex-rejecting procedures" on children.
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War Department Expands AI Arsenal on Military Platform

The War Department is expanding the AI arsenal on the military platform GenAI.mil with xAI.
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ICE Rings in 2026 with Arrests of ‘Worst of Worst’ Criminal Illegal Aliens

ICE rang in 2026 announcing more arrests of the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens, including pedophiles, murderers, and fraudsters.
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Coast Guard Awarded Contracts for Arctic Security Cutters

The Coast Guard awarded contracts to build Arctic Security Cutter icebreakers. 
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Department of War Accelerates Solid Rocket Motor Component Production

Department of War announced two Defense Production Act investments to expand the solid rocket motor (SRM) industrial base.
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DHS Searchable Website to Find Criminal Illegal Aliens Removed from Community

DHS launched a searchable website to find criminal illegal aliens who were removed from the community.
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CASIS Will Manage International Space Station National Laboratory Through 2030

CASIS will manage the International Space Station National Laboratory through 2030. 
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Industry-First Food Waste Innovation Launched at Whole Foods Market Stores

Amazon and Mill announced a partnership to bring an industry-first innovation to Whole Foods Market stores that will reduce in-store food waste.
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PayPal Submits Applications to Establish Industrial Bank

PayPal submitted applications to establish an industrial bank to expand access to financial services for U.S. small businesses.
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2025 TIME Person of the Year Named

TIME named the 2025 TIME Person of the Year:
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More Than 2.5 Million Illegal Aliens Left United States

The Department of Homeland Security announced record-breaking achievement of more than 2.5 million illegal aliens leaving the United States. 
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New Study Finds Sweeter News for Mango Health Benefits

New study found sweeter news for mango health benefits, including that mango may be key to supporting weight management and blood sugar.
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Foundation Says New Offshore Drilling Plan Threatens $250 Billion Coastal Economy

Foundation says new offshore drilling plan from President Trump's administration threatens $250 billion coastal economy in California, Florida, and Alaska.
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Treasury Preventing Abuse of Refundable Tax Credit Benefits by Illegal Aliens

The Treasury is taking action to prevent the abuse of refundable tax credit benefits by illegal aliens. 
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2026 YoungArts Award Winners Announced

The 2026 YoungArts award winners were recently announced, honoring for excellence in visual, literary, and performing arts ages 15-18.
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Department of War Creates Domestic Supply of Gallium and Scandium

The Department of War is looking to create a domestic supply of gallium and scandium. 
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Study Finds Some Americans Verify AI-generated Info, Double-Check Answers

A survey examining Americans' habits and preferences for using AI chatbots found that some verify AI-generated information and double-check answers.
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Fiji Private, Resort-Style Island Scheduled for Sale at Luxury Auction

A private, resort-style island in Fiji is scheduled for sale at luxury auction.
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Afghan Citizen Charged for Posting Threats to Build Bomb, Kill Americans

An citizen of Afghanistan residing in the USA was charged federally for posting threats to build a bomb and kill Americans. 
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Space Force Established Combat Forces Command, Welcomed New Commander

The United States Space Force established the Combat Forces Command, and welcomed a new commander.
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Agriculture Secretary Protects Religious Expression in Federal Workplace

The Agriculture Secretary issued guidance to protect religious expression in the federal workplace. 
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