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WATCH: Noem fumbles definition of habeas corpus

By Erica R. Hendry

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stumbled Tuesday when asked to define habeas corpus, the constitutionally protected right to unlawful detention.

WATCH: Rubio testifies on State Department budget request, defending dramatic cuts

By Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators sparred Tuesday over the Trump administration’s foreign policies, ranging from Ukraine and Russia to the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget and refugee admissions.

WATCH: Zeldin testifies on budget request as EPA announces it plans to weaken limits on some PFAS chemicals

By Michael Phillis, Associated Press

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.

What to expect when RFK Jr. testifies in Senate hearing on health budget

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Secretary Kennedy will speak about the agency’s budget request for the year, which includes a $500 million boost for his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative to promote nutrition and healthier lifestyles. The proposed budget also makes deep cuts, including to…

WATCH: OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman testifies on AI competition in Senate hearing

By Matt Brown, Associated Press

The hearing comes as the race to control the future of artificial intelligence is heating up between companies and countries. Altman's OpenAI is in a furious race to develop the best artificial intelligence model against tech rivals like Alphabet and…

WATCH: Patel says FBI needs more funding than what White House budget proposes

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

FBI Director Kash Patel is breaking with the Trump administration over a budget proposal that would dramatically slash funding for the bureau.

WATCH: Senate defeats resolution to block Trump tariffs

By Associated Press

The 49-49 vote came weeks after the Senate approved a resolution that would have thwarted President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada. Two senators were absent Wednesday.

Nadine Menendez, wife of former senator, convicted in bribery scheme

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Menendez was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles.

Senate confirms Trump nominee for Joint Chiefs of Staff chair in overnight vote

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine was nominated in February after Trump fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as part of his Republican administration's campaign to rid the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks.