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The Epstein Files Transparency Act heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature after the House and Senate voted through the legislation on Tuesday.
What it means: The measure would require the federal government to publicly release as much information as possible about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
President Donald Trump welcomed Mohamad bin Salman, the Saudi Arabian crown prince with a highly-criticized human rights record, to the White House on Tuesday for a glowing meeting brimming with promises of military and economic deals.
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~ Dawn Wheeler, a 59-year-old from Edwardsville, Kansas, is one of millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, and who could see the cost of her premium skyrocket next year unless Congress extends COVID-19-era ACA tax credits.
Most Democrats say medical providers. Most Republicans say parents. But both agree feel highly confident that childhood vaccines help prevent serious illness in kids, according to a new survey of thousands of adults by the Pew Research Center shared with USA TODAY. This political divide has been brewing for some time.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set for North America this summer, here’s where things stand: 12 sides have already qualified directly for the tournament and four more spots up for grabs via UEFA’s qualification playoffs that will be held in March 2026. The European playoffs will feature 16 teams in four pods, with two semifinals and a final in each bracket. The four winners qualify for the World Cup, while everyone else has to turn their attention towards qualification for 2030. What teams are in the UEFA playoffs?
No one can escape the pop culture craze that is Labubus, a point proven by the anticipated premiere of a shiny new Labubu-theme float at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. See what else is new for the parade’s 99th year.
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