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Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid tensions with Pete Hegseth as Iran war ragesExternal Link
Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year.“On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement posted on X.Parnell did not provide a reason for Phelan's exit, but said that the
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:31:23 GMT
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10 people injured in Mall of Louisiana shooting, suspects still at large External Link
Gunfire erupted at a Louisiana shopping mall on Thursday, leaving 10 people injured, authorities said, in the latest Bayou State mass shooting
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:42:28 GMT
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NBC News Presents Common Ground LiveExternal Link
Watch live coverage of NBC News’ Common Ground from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. Common Ground is an NBC News franchise that brings together leaders with different perspectives who agree on solutions to issues that matter most to Americans. This event convenes lawmakers and prominent voices from sports and space exploration for conversations focused on what unites us. Portions of this event will be featured across NBC News programs and platforms. Common Ground
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:05:02 GMT
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RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for familyExternal Link
Advocates for disabled people and caregivers said they were insulted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allegations that Medicaid programs are "rife with fraud."
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:41:43 GMT
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Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuanaExternal Link
The Justice Department on Thursday announced that it was moving to ease restrictions on state-licensed medical marijuana, opening the door for more research and treatment options
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:59:12 GMT
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