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Sen. Warren Questions Trump Administration on Musk's ContractsSenator Elizabeth Warren has requested Secretary of State Marco Rubio to provide details on the Trump administration's contingency plans regarding Elon Musk's contracts with the U.S., citing potential national security risks from Musk's public disputes with President Trump. Warren's concerns include the implications for SpaceX and Starlink's satellite communications if Musk's services are withdrawn, emphasizing that personal conflicts should not compromise national security. As Trump hints at reconsidering...

U.S. Marshal Mistakenly Detained by ICE in ArizonaA U.S. marshal was briefly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Tucson, Arizona, after being mistaken for a suspect due to a general description match. The incident, which occurred in a federal building lobby, was quickly resolved when the deputy marshal's identity was confirmed by other law enforcement officers, allowing him to exit without incident. This event coincided with ICE's record day of immigrant arrests,...

Authorities in Washington have closed numerous campgrounds along the Pacific Crest Trail as they search for Travis Caleb Decker, 32, a former Army soldier wanted in the murders of his three daughters, aged 5 to 9, found dead at a remote campsite. The search involves over 100 officers and the National Guard, with a reward of $20,000 offered for information on Decker. This tragedy has sparked calls for changes to the state's Amber Alert system...

Los Angeles Links Air Travel to Rail Los Angeles has made significant progress in connecting LAX to the city’s rail system, offering a new transit option for travelers amid heavy traffic. The initial trains from the LAX/Metro Transit Center will connect passengers to various rail lines, crucial for the upcoming 2028 Olympics' promise of a "no car Games." Currently, arriving passengers must still take a shuttle bus to the station, but the future LAX People...

A salmonella outbreak linked to a recall of approximately 1.7 million brown organic and cage-free eggs from August Egg Company has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 requiring hospitalization, according to the CDC. The recall, due to potential salmonella contamination, affects states including Arizona, California, Illinois, and Indiana, and consumers are advised to discard the eggs or return them to retailers. This incident is part of a series of recent salmonella-related...

Vice President JD Vance criticized Elon Musk for his recent social media attacks on President Trump, calling it a "huge mistake" and suggesting Musk's emotional outburst may hinder reconciliation. Amid Musk's criticism of Trump's spending package and unfounded claims about Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, Vance defended the president, stating he is doing a good job and that the bill Musk opposed aims to extend tax cuts rather than cut spending. Vance hopes Musk will...