Instant View: End of Powell probe relieves uncertainty over Fed succession plan
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) – The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday, removing an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald
Justice Department readopts firing squads in US federal executions
April 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it is taking actions to strengthen the federal death penalty, including firing squads and readopting the lethal injection protocol. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being developed to treat mental health conditions, including depression, the latest indication of the Trump administration’s commitment to
Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate — the first birth of a koala and a newly renovated habitat for the cuddly creatures is opening to the public on
Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nearly a year after the assassination of a Minnesota legislative leader, lawmakers across the U.S. have worked to fortify security in state capitols and improve safeguards when officials are in their communities.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is due in court
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A U.S. Army special forces soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is due in court Friday after being charged with using classified information about the mission to win more
Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just as the Senate prepared to launch into a late-night vote series, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana went to the floor to vent. Frustrated and seemingly exhausted Wednesday, Kennedy said he wanted more
US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order
April 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it is taking steps to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness, following an executive order signed by President Donald
US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements
April 24 (Reuters) – UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior authorizations, as part of an industry effort to reduce delays and paperwork
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran ‘going global’
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a “good deal” with Washington. “Our blockade is growing