A Trump-aligned legal group founded by White House aide Stephen Miller filed Freedom of Information Act requests Thursday targeting a Biden organ transplant program that critics warn could be open to abuse. The requests from America First Legal went to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Health Resources and Services ...
As cryptocurrency ETF applications surge, the chances of approval are rising quickly. Yet seasoned investors recognize that while ETFs can boost market confidence, they cannot eliminate price volatility or uncertain returns. In response, Topnotch Crypto has launched a new XRP cloud mining contract that allows users to turn their XRP into stable daily income—without the need for equipment or technical ...
The NATO Chiefs of Defense reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a virtual meeting Wednesday in Brussels that included all 32 allied military leaders and featured the first briefing in this format led by U.S. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the new Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine attended the meeting virtually, along with Grynkewich, ...
Russian drone crashes in Polish field; Warsaw protests airspace violation and plans formal complaint
A Russian drone may have crashed in a field in Poland, a move the country’s deputy prime minister called a ‘provocation’ as the United States and European leaders continue to push Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. The drone hit a cornfield in the village of Osiny in the eastern Lublin province, about 62 miles from Poland’s border with ...
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a transformation of the agency Wednesday that will cut the ‘bloated’ ODNI by more than 40% by the end of the year and save taxpayers more than $700 million annually, all while executing its core national security and intelligence mission ‘in the most agile, effective, and efficient way.’ Gabbard, on Wednesday, announced what ...
Moving into a first home is a milestone for many graduates. Between rent deposits, furniture and everyday bills, the costs quickly add up. In this context, smart technology is increasingly being seen not as an extravagance but as a way to manage expenses, improve comfort and adapt to new patterns of working life. Smart home devices have developed far beyond ...
Colin Grabow Earlier this month, The Hill published an op-ed I wrote about the dangers of the protectionist BOOTS Act, a recently introduced bill that would forbid members of the US military from purchasing foreign-made boots. Here’s the gist: Introduced earlier this year, the proposed legislation would prohibit U.S. servicemembers in uniform from wearing any “optional boot” — that is, boots not ...
Colleen Hroncich While any misuse of taxpayer funds is concerning, the isolated cases involving Education Savings Accounts highlighted in recent reporting must be viewed in the proper context. Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program serves over 90,000 students, for instance, and the anecdotal examples represent a fraction of program participants. Previous program audits have found improper payments, including honest mistakes, ...
Jeffrey Miron Exchanging money with friends or family should be simple and costless. While this currently occurs for many domestic transfers (think Venmo or Zelle), international remittances from hundreds of millions of migrants, totaling $905 billion in 2024, tell a different story. As of Q1 2025, the global average cost of remittances sits at 6.49 percent. And these costs are so high ...
Businesses of all sizes must invest time and resources into strategic planning. While ideas can flourish on whiteboards, they are more straightforward and insightful to track within specially designed programs. Companies often have multiple metrics and objectives to hit simultaneously to achieve the most significant growth possible. So, what is the best software for tracking progress on multiple initiatives? 1. ...