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03/10/2025

As a Senate deadlock keeps the federal government unfunded, with no end in sight, some traditionally apolitical federal agencies are using their official channels to spread a coordinated political message: It’s the Democrats’ fault.

Far more partisan than the straightforward alerts that typically grace agency websites during shutdowns, the messages are in keeping with Trump’s pattern of requiring loyalty and obedience at all levels of government.

It’s difficult to know with certainty how many federal agencies and departments are promoting the partisan language across websites, social media accounts and email messages. Of the 15 executive departments in Trump's Cabinet, at least 10 posted messages this week that blamed Democrats or the “radical left” for the shutdown on their official websites or social media accounts.

03/10/2025

Recent events have led to fear and concern over dwindling abortion rights in the United States, especially when it comes to access to the abortion pill.

In Louisiana, an arrest warrant was issued for a California doctor for allegedly mailing abortion pills to the state — which this week shut down all Planned Parenthood operations.

That same doctor is also facing a federal lawsuit in Texas for mailing abortion pills to a woman there.

The suit came a couple months before Texas lawmakers approved a bill allowing private citizens to sue abortion pill providers.

On the federal level, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone — which most experts say has already been studied and found to be safe.

02/10/2025

The Food and Drug Administration this week approved a generic version of mifepristone, the drug most commonly used to terminate pregnancy during a medication-induced abortion.

The drug is the second version of generic mifepristone to be marketed.

It comes just days after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., said the FDA would review its existing approvals of mifepristone.

Thursday's approval of the generic version of the drug drew swift criticism from Republican lawmakers and pro-life groups.

02/10/2025

Many schools have turned to things like AI to help prevent potential school shootings. But is it worth the often high cost, or does it just provide comfort? Click the image to learn more.

Many school districts have invested in AI technology to detect a gun on school property. But is this technology working or is it there just to provide comfort?

02/10/2025

The U.S. Department of Energy is canceling hundreds of funded projects that it says aren't worth the investment.

Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced on Wednesday that funds for 223 projects across 16 states would be canceled.

Most of the states are led by Democratic governors and have elected Democratic lawmakers to the U.S. Senate.

In total, the projects set to shutter account for more than $7.5 billion in federal funds.

02/10/2025

U.S. stocks edged up to more records on Thursday as technology stocks kept rising and as Wall Street kept ignoring the shutdown of the U.S. government.

The S&P 500 added 0.1% to its all-time high set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.4%. Both also hit records.

02/10/2025

Scripps News senior investigative reporter Lori Jane Gliha and her investigative team have obtained new video showing the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk filling his car with gas after the shooting.

The gas station is in Cedar City, about 200 miles away from Utah Valley University, where the shooting occurred.

At the time, there was a massive manhunt ongoing for the shooter.

Tyler Robinson eventually turned himself in, nearly 48 hours after the shooting.

02/10/2025

Israeli naval forces boarded most of the vessels in a flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza on Thursday and detained dozens aboard, including European lawmakers, drawing widespread condemnation.

The Global Sumud Flotilla was the largest yet to try to break the blockade, and it comes at a time of growing criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza, where its offensive has laid waste to wide swaths of territory and killed tens of thousands of people.

02/10/2025

Any plans to visit the popular Ice Castles in Utah this upcoming season have melted away after the winter attraction announced it will not return this year, with weather conditions appearing to be a factor in the decision.

In a post to social media on Wednesday, Ice Castles shared what it called the "bittersweet news" that it was "pausing" its Utah location in Midway, which is where the attraction began before adding locations across the country.

02/10/2025

AARP says the average family spends more than $7,000 a year caring for an aging parent — about 26% of their income — creating financial hardship for many.

02/10/2025

"Despite widespread fears of AI-driven job loss, a Yale Budget Lab report finds no major labor market disruption 33 months after ChatGPT’s release. While some employers plan AI-based cuts by 2026 and polls show worker anxiety, the study says widespread effects typically take decades to emerge."

02/10/2025

The International Association of Chiefs of Police, one of the largest police leader organizations in the country, has taken an unusual step in response to what they've called a "disturbing rise in rhetoric," passing a resolution condemning the "incitement of violence."