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  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced  results  from the largest and most rigorous examination ever conducted focused on chemical contaminants in infant formula available on the U.S. market. While breast milk is widely considered the gold standard and optimal source of nutrition for infants whenever possible, millions of parents depend on formula. “We tested more infant formula than ever before, and the results are clear: most products meet a high safety standard—but even small exposures matter for newborns,”  said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.  “We will hold manufacturers accountable, and give parents honest, transparent data they can trust. Protecting our children’s health is nonnegotiable.” “You can judge a society by how it treats its most vulnerable members. That’s why we’re doing everything in our power to make sure our babies and infants have safe, high quality formula options that are backed by a resilient s...

  ERYKAH BADU, FYÜTCH & AURA V AND TAYLOR HANSON JOIN LINEUP AS PERFORMANCE DETAILS ARE REVEALED FOR THIS YEAR’S GRAMMY HALL OF FAME ®  INDUCTED RECORDINGS LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (APRIL 29, 2026)  – Five-time Grammy ®  Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, philanthropist, and global icon Janet Jackson will make a special appearance at the Recording Academy ®  and Grammy Museum ® ’s 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame ®  Gala on Friday, May 8, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles to celebrate the induction of her landmark album  Rhythm Nation 1814  into the Grammy Hall Of Fame. Additional performers have been added to the lineup for the Gala, including multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Erykah Badu, Grammy Award-winning father-daughter duo Fyütch & Aura V, and multi-Grammy Award-nominated artist Taylor Hanson. Previously announced performers include Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Funkadelic founder Geo...

 The U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives say they’re rolling out 34 regulatory changes (some finalized, some still proposals) affecting gun laws and the firearms industry. These changes come from Pres. Joe Biden's  Executive Order 14206 —which directed agencies to review rules and make them less restrictive where possible.  The order has been under review and the agencies announced enhancements today. ------- WASHINGTON  —  The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is releasing this week 34 notices of final and proposed rulemaking following a comprehensive review of existing regulations conducted in accordance with Executive Order 14206, Protecting Second Amendment Rights. Consistent with ATF's commitment in 2025 to rebuild trust with Federal Firearms and Explosives Licensees (FFLs/FELs) and indust...

  A shooting suspect at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was arrested Saturday night after Secret Service agents swarmed and subdued him outside the venue. The gunman, a 30‑year‑old California man, was taken into custody with multiple weapons, all of which were recovered at the scene. The first course had just begun when loud pops were heard, prompting Secret Service agents to shout for attendees to take cover beneath their tables. Moments later, President Donald Trump delivered an impromptu briefing in a packed press room. “I was totally shocked that something happened,” he said. “The fact that the First Lady and I heard a noise—I thought it was a tray going down—and it was a pretty loud noise and quite far away. He hadn’t breached the area at all.” The president said the suspect “charged from 50 yards away,” but emphasized that “the room was very, very secure.” He praised the agents’ rapid response. “They acted very quickly. I was very impressed with Secr...

The Trump administration says it plans to add firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation as alternative methods for federal executions, citing growing difficulty in obtaining drugs used for lethal injections. The move would mark a major shift in federal death penalty policy and could reopen some of the most contentious debates in American criminal justice. The announcement, made Friday, comes as the administration argues that current execution procedures are increasingly impractical because of supply constraints. By broadening the range of approved methods, officials are signaling a tougher approach to capital punishment for people convicted of the most serious federal crimes.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Lady but understand that my persistence alone is not enough. Together, we can change people’s lives for the better.” First Lady Melania Trump inspired Congressional Club Members at its 113th First Lady’s Luncheon. Mrs. Trump used the occasion to promote her longstanding theme of unity to drive meaningful impact. Widely considered one of Washington D.C.’s most renowned traditions, the First Lady’s Luncheon brings together spouses of Members of Congress, Administration officials, business leaders, and philanthropists. During her remarks, the First Lady highlighted a series of consequential achievements, most notably leading four reunifications of Ukrainian and Russian children with their families. “The world doesn’t move for those who stop,” exclaimed Mrs. Trump. She emphasized her landmark White House AI Workshop, which engaged nearly 3,000 schools nationwide, underscoring her leadership at the intersection of children, technology, an...