US military creates new military zone along border with Mexico

The U.S. military has created a second military zone along the border with Mexico, adding an area in Texas where troops can temporarily detain migrants or trespassers.

White House seeks to cut TSA funding and boost air, rail safety

The White House said on Friday it wants to cut funding for the Transportation Security Administration by $247 million, while boosting spending on rail and air safety.

Trump proposes $163B cut to US budget that slashes domestic spending

President Donald Trump's administration on Friday proposed a $163 billion cut to the federal budget that would sharply reduce spending on education, housing and medical research next year, while increasing outlays for defense and border security.

CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years

More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said 216 pediatric deaths already have been reported.

Following new Utah legislation, Sen. Mike Lee sponsors bill to protect kids online

Joined by Michigan Rep. John James, Utah Sen. Mike Lee this week introduced a bill that would work to increase safety for children online.

US to settle with family of woman killed during Capitol riot, reports say

The U.S. government has reached a settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt, a supporter of President Donald Trump who was shot and killed by a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to U.S. media reports.

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April

Washington (cnn) — America’s long-resilient job market continues to defy expectations — even in the wake of swirling

Tesla chair denies plans to look for new CEO to replace Musk

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm on Thursday denied a Wall Street Journal report that said board members had reached out to executive search firms to find a new replacement for CEO Elon Musk.

FAA investigating after 2 Washington flights aborted landings due to nearby helicopter

The Federal Aviation Administration said it has launched an investigation after two flights aborted landings at Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday because of the presence of a U.S. military helicopter that was headed to the Pentagon.

Homebuilders offer bigger incentives to lure buyers

With the number of unsold newly built homes hitting the highest level since 2009, builders are trying to lure buyers by buying down mortgage rates, cutting prices, and upgrading features, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Trump orders Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for NPR and PBS

(cnn) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to

How to flourish –– even when you aren't at your happiest, according to research

There is happiness, and then there is flourishing. And as new research has found, having one doesn't always mean having the other, too.

Kohl's fires new CEO for personal relationship with a vendor

Kohl's said on Thursday it had fired CEO Ashley Buchanan after an investigation found he had pushed for deals with a vendor with whom he had a personal relationship, after little more than 100 days in the CEO job.

Family of missionary killed in North Carolina auto-pedestrian crash says he was excited to serve

Elder Aleki Langi, a missionary from Magna serving in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission, was killed after being hit by a car on Thursday. A second missionary was injured.

Trump signs order that aims to cut funding to NPR, PBS

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to cut funding to news outlets NPR and PBS, the White House said, marking the president's latest attempt to use federal funding as leverage against institutions he does not view favorably.

Democratic lawmakers call for review of Musk's role in Golden Dome missile defense shield

A group of 42 Democratic lawmakers has called for a review of Elon Musk's role in the bidding process for the "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, a project championed by President Donald Trump.