Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the biggest regret of my careerRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.”Reading Eagle1d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityThom Tillistillis book release
Appeals court weighs judge's authority to restore Trump cuts to HarvardA federal appeals court has heard arguments over whether a judge had the authority to restore billions of dollars in funding that the Trump administration cut from Harvard University.Reading Eagle1d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentharvard funding appeal
Trump names Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task forcePresident Donald Trump has tapped his director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new government task force on AI.Reading Eagle2d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityai task force launch
Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom in OxfordFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student.Reading Eagle4d agoWhole story →EducationJusticekratom prosecution
Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptIn a letter sent to lawmakers, Rubio cited Egypt’s “helpful role” in the war with Iran.Reading Eagle5d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus egypt military aid waiver
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.Reading Eagle6d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyElissa SlotkinBernie Morenochinese car ban bill delay
