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NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies

The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.

Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud

DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.

Man executed by firing squad is the first US prisoner killed this way in 15 years

A South Carolina man has been executed by firing squad, becoming the first U.S. prisoner in 15 years to die by this method

Shutdown watch: GOP favors short-term bill as Democrats express opposition

Congress has one week to pass a spending bill that would avert a shutdown, but lawmakers from both parties are not on the same page about how they'll move forward.

Gene Hackman's wife died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. What is it?

Betsy Arakawa and her husband Gene Hackman were found dead in their home on Feb. 26.

Trump floats 250% tariff on dairy from Canada

Jerome Powell's remarks came as Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada.

Gene Hackman and wife's causes of death revealed

The causes of deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were revealed by officials on Friday,

White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'

Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Musk clashed with Rubio during Cabinet meeting: Sources

Musk accused Rubio of not firing anyone in his department, sources said.

DOGE's secrecy to be tested in court with sworn testimony, depositions

Over the next week, several judges have ordered top Trump administration officials to testify about efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump cancels $400M in grants to Columbia University

The Trump admin canceled $400 million in grants to Columbia University for “the school’s continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students.”

Trump again threatens Hamas with 'hell' to pay if it doesn't release 'all' hostages

He's called it a "final warning" for Hamas after making several similar threats.

WATCH: Endangered cheetah sanctuary breaks ground in Africa

Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker discusses her organization’s fight to save cheetahs throughout the continent.

Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine

Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.

US seizes Russian crypto exchange websites

The United States Secret Service said it has seized a Russian cryptocurrency exchange website, according to court documents unsealed on Friday.