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Two astronauts who have been stuck in space for months are finally set to return home sooner than expected. NASA announced Tuesday that Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are now scheduled to leave the International Space Station around March 12, about two weeks earlier than previously planned. Getty Images

NASA moves up return date for Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck at ISS

President Trump has signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's DOGE more power to reshape the federal government. Getty Images

Trump signs order giving Musk’s DOGE more power over federal workforce

New York’s top court will decide if noncitizens can vote in NYC elections after a challenged law was ruled unconstitutional. Getty Images

New York’s Supreme Court to rule on noncitizens voting in NYC elections

The FBI has found thousands of previously unaccounted for documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. AP Images

FBI discovers new JFK files weeks after Trump order

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested for allegedly smuggling migrants and drugs across the southern border. AP Images

US border officer facing life in prison for smuggling migrants, drugs: DOJ

A California teen has been sentenced to four years in prison for making 375 swatting calls, targeting public institutions across the U.S. Getty Images

Teen ‘serial swatter’ sentenced to 4 years in prison for making 375 calls: DOJ

Luigi Mangione’s defense fundraiser has surpassed $330,000. Mangione's legal team accepted the money on his behalf. Getty Images

Donors push Luigi Mangione’s defense fund over $300K, lawyer accepts money

Eight Venezuelan nationals, some linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, were arrested for allegedly trafficking Hispanic women into prostitution. Getty Images

Venezuelan nationals arrested for alleged human trafficking operation

Meta teaching teens how to avoid sextortion on its apps Getty Images

Meta teaching teens how to avoid sextortion when using social media

Right-leaning media are advocating for USAID's elimination and left-leaning outlets are fact-checking claims to justify its existence. Getty Images

The debate to cut or to keep USAID: Bias Breakdown

Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to defrauding donors in a fundraiser to build a wall along the U.S. southern border, avoiding time in jail. Getty Images

Bannon pleads guilty to fraud in border wall case, avoids time in jail

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the impacts of tariffs on the economy during his semiannual appearance before Congress. Getty Images

What Powell said to the Senate about interest rates, tariffs and debanking

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it had secured the release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel from Russia after over three years. AP Images

Trump administration secures release of US teacher Marc Fogel from Russia

FBI records from the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation will soon be released despite the dismissal of the case against President Donald Trump. Getty Images

Judge rules FBI must disclose more info about Trump classified docs case

The U.S. is using high-tech spy planes in missions near the southern border to combat Mexican drug cartels, according to a new report. Getty Images

How US spy planes are being used to combat Mexican drug cartels: Report

New York Mayor Eric Adams is responding to a major turn of events in his federal corruption case, as President Donald Trump's Justice Department called for the charges against him to be dropped.

NYC Mayor Adams responds to DOJ call for his federal charges to be dropped

A new military report is showing there are serious issues with the emergency ejection system on the T-7A Red Hawk. Boeing

More turbulence for USAF’s next-gen trainer

A new GAO report shows only half of the ships the U.S. Marines use for amphibious operations are in satisfactory condition. DVIDS

US amphibious ships facing new issues, half of 32 ships in good condition

Forecasters predicted heavy rain for Central and Southern California starting Tuesday night, which could lead to flooding and mudslides. Getty Images

Heavy rain to hit fire-ravaged Southern California, house values plummet

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed an order to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg after a name change in 2023. Getty Images

‘Bragg is back’: Hegseth orders Fort Liberty honor new Bragg with renaming

A satirical petition that hundreds of thousands of people are supporting in a comedic effort to “buy” California from the United States. Getty Images

200,000 people sign satirical petition for Denmark to ‘buy California’ from the US

Republican lawmakers are considering doing away with student loan repayment plans to help fund Trump's tax cuts. Getty Images

GOP could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump’s tax cuts

Wholesale prices for eggs have hit a record high. The continued spread of the bird flu has caused prices to rise. Getty Images

Egg prices skyrocket to record levels due to the bird flu

Around 190 undocumented Venezuelan migrants who were in the U.S. have been sent back to Venezuela as part of deal between the nations. Reuters

Venezuelan flights send 190 migrants to Caracas in deal with US