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DOJ Moves to Reclassify Medical Marijuana

The Trump administration moves to reclassify medical marijuana, expanding research access while maintaining federal restrictions and exposing divisions over cannabis policy.

Tyler Flores

ImmigrationImmigration

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Houston Reverses Immigration Policy After Funding Threat

Houston reverses ICE policy after Texas funding threat, setting example for how states may pressure cities on immigration enforcement.

Tyler Flores

NASANASA

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NASA Curiosity Discovers New Organic Molecules on Mars

NASA rover Curiosity discovers large complex organic molecules on Mars that could prove life once existed there.

Jason Belcher

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2 hours ago

DOJ Moves to Reclassify Medical Marijuana

The Trump administration moves to reclassify medical marijuana, expanding research access while maintaining federal restrictions and exposing divisions over cannabis policy.

Tyler Flores

ImmigrationImmigration

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2 hours ago

Houston Reverses Immigration Policy After Funding Threat

Houston reverses ICE policy after Texas funding threat, setting example for how states may pressure cities on immigration enforcement.

Tyler Flores

NASANASA

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2 hours ago

NASA Curiosity Discovers New Organic Molecules on Mars

NASA rover Curiosity discovers large complex organic molecules on Mars that could prove life once existed there.

Jason Belcher

ElectionsElections

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Virginia Passes Sweeping Redistricting Plan Ahead of 2026 Mid-Terms

Virginia passes sweeping Congressional redistricting bill ahead of the 2026 mid term elections.

Jason Belcher

Nuclear WeaponsNuclear Weapons

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Apr 24, 2026

Head of IAEA Warns of Growing Risk of Global Nuclear Arms Race

IAEA warns nuclear arms race risk is rising as more countries consider weapons, threatening global stability and weakening long-standing non-proliferation agreements.

Tyler Flores

AIAI

Apr 24, 2026

Microsoft Introduces New Agent Mode for Copilot

Tech giant Microsoft launches new agentic AI features in Microsoft Copilot for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Jason Belcher

CreditCredit

Apr 24, 2026

Mortgage Giants Moving Toward Alternative Credit Scoring

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac expand credit scoring to include rent and utility payments, potentially widening mortgage access for borrowers with limited credit history.

Tyler Flores

USAUSA

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Apr 24, 2026

Trump Administration Changes the Classification of Medical Cannabis Products

Trump Administration changes cannabis from schedule one to schedule three, easing restrictions on the drug.

Jason Belcher

Illegal AliensIllegal Aliens

Apr 23, 2026

Texas Threatens Funding Cuts Over Sanctuary Policies in Major Cities

Texas threatens major funding cuts to cities over immigration policies, raising legal and budget risks as local leaders weigh reversing course.

Tyler Flores

DOJDOJ

Apr 23, 2026

DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center Over Secret Informant Payments

DOJ indicts SPLC over secret informant payments, raising questions about nonprofit transparency, investigative tactics, and the role of politics in enforcement.

Tyler Flores

AIAI

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