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Trump's $45-Billion Immigration Policy Supercharges Profits For Private Prisons Under 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Trump's $45-Billion Immigration Policy Supercharges Profits For Private Prisons Under 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Shares of Geo Group and CoreCivic are popping on Monday now that Congress approved Trump's massive tax and spending bill.

RFK Jr.'s Battle Against Synthetic Food Dye: Will M&M's, Skittles Keep Their Colors?

RFK Jr.'s Battle Against Synthetic Food Dye: Will M&M's, Skittles Keep Their Colors?

Anti-Trump Climate Protesters Storm NYC Apple Store, Confront CEO Tim Cook Amid Texas Flood Crisis

Anti-Trump Climate Protesters Storm NYC Apple Store, Confront CEO Tim Cook Amid Texas Flood Crisis

Demonstrators gathered inside and outside of New York City's 5th Avenue Apple store on Sunday to denounce big tech companies for backtracking on their previous support of the Paris Climate Agreement and to protest the Trump administration.

AOC Bashes Trump's 'No Tax On Tips' Bill Provision As 'Scam'

AOC Bashes Trump's 'No Tax On Tips' Bill Provision As 'Scam'

AOC slams Trump's tip tax cut as a "scam," warning it hides deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and ACA coverage.

Trump And DeSantis Inaugurate 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigrant Detention Center Deep In Florida Everglades

Trump And DeSantis Inaugurate 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigrant Detention Center Deep In Florida Everglades

Trump and DeSantis unveil Florida's new Everglades detention center, "Alligator Alcatraz," to back expanded deportation push ahead of the election.

Iran Calls US Bombing Of Nuclear Sites 'Very, Very Dangerous For Everybody'

Iran Calls US Bombing Of Nuclear Sites 'Very, Very Dangerous For Everybody'

Musk's DOGE Team Accused Of Trashing Gov Office: Weed, Rats, Wreckage Found After Exit

Musk's DOGE Team Accused Of Trashing Gov Office: Weed, Rats, Wreckage Found After Exit

Elon Musk Was Using Drugs While On Campaign Trail With Trump, Including Ecstasy And Psychedelic Mushrooms

Elon Musk Was Using Drugs While On Campaign Trail With Trump, Including Ecstasy And Psychedelic Mushrooms

The tech billionaire reportedly told friends that he was consuming so much ketamine – an effective anesthetic - that it was affecting his bladder.

Donald Trump's DEA Nominee: Reviewing Cannabis Rescheduling Will 'Be One Of My First Priorities'

Donald Trump's DEA Nominee: Reviewing Cannabis Rescheduling Will 'Be One Of My First Priorities'

Trump Gets Fawning Praise From Pro-Cannabis PAC But He's Not Returning The Sentiment

Trump Gets Fawning Praise From Pro-Cannabis PAC But He's Not Returning The Sentiment

Trump supported rescheduling cannabis during election but White House official confirmed no immediate changes will be made to marijuana policy.

Trump Links Cannabis Decriminalization To 'Disorder' In DC, Establishes Law Enforcement Task Force

Trump Links Cannabis Decriminalization To 'Disorder' In DC, Establishes Law Enforcement Task Force

Trump signed executive order to revitalize DC, citing cannabis decriminalization as failed policy enabling disorder. No mention of marijuana in order but fact sheet mentions it.

Musk's DOGE Vs. SSA: Trump's Nominee Frank Bisignano Tackles Social Security Crisis Amid Privatization Debate

Musk's DOGE Vs. SSA: Trump's Nominee Frank Bisignano Tackles Social Security Crisis Amid Privatization Debate

Bisignano confirmed plans to use AI to identify fraud within social security. But social security has a "payment accuracy rate of 99.7%."

Moldy Cannabis Can Be Deadly: Genetic Breakthrough Fills Void Left By Federal Inaction

Moldy Cannabis Can Be Deadly: Genetic Breakthrough Fills Void Left By Federal Inaction

Aurora Cannabis announces breakthrough discovery of powdery mildew-resistant cultivars, providing a critical solution to a pressing challenge in the cannabis industry. This research could lead to cleaner, safer products for consumers.

Trump's Tariffs Could Boost A Surprising Billion-Dollar Industry

Trump's Tariffs Could Boost A Surprising Billion-Dollar Industry

Derek Chase, CEO of Los Angeles-based FLORA+BAST, contends that the unintended consequences of tariffs could push businesses toward more eco-conscious, locally sourced solutions.

Elon Musk, Ted Cruz Joke About Cannabis On Podcast: Should I 'Pull Out A Joint' To Boost Ratings?

Elon Musk, Ted Cruz Joke About Cannabis On Podcast: Should I 'Pull Out A Joint' To Boost Ratings?

Elon Musk goes on Ted Cruz podcast — talks his age and 4/20 cannabis holiday; drug-testing after Joe Rogan podcast.

$10 Million Reward For Former Olympic Snowboarder On FBI's 10 Most Wanted List For Murder, Drug Trafficking

$10 Million Reward For Former Olympic Snowboarder On FBI's 10 Most Wanted List For Murder, Drug Trafficking

Former Olympian snowboarder Ryan Wedding is on FBI's Most Wanted list for drug trafficking and murders, with a $10 million reward for his arrest.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Freeze On Billions In Congressional Funds: 'Executive Put Itself Above Congress'

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Freeze On Billions In Congressional Funds: 'Executive Put Itself Above Congress'

Fed judge extends order preventing Trump admin from freezing funds for 22 states & DC. Exec overreach ruled unconstitutional. Victory for AGs.

Cannabis For Pain Relief: Scientists Develop New Compound Without Mind-Altering Effects — Alternative To Opioids?

Cannabis For Pain Relief: Scientists Develop New Compound Without Mind-Altering Effects — Alternative To Opioids?

New compound mimics natural molecule in cannabis plant, providing pain relief without addictive side effects.

Melania Trump's Guest List For President's Congressional Address Underscores Vast Social Differences From Biden Era

Melania Trump's Guest List For President's Congressional Address Underscores Vast Social Differences From Biden Era

Melania Trump invited guests to Congress address reflecting Trump's policies. Notable guests include family of slain police officer and victims of deepfake images and undocumented immigrants.

Trump's 25% Tariffs On Auto Imports Are Worth The 'Short-Term Pain,' Says Ohio GOP Senator

Trump's 25% Tariffs On Auto Imports Are Worth The 'Short-Term Pain,' Says Ohio GOP Senator

Ohio Senator supports Trump's tariffs on auto imports from Canada and Mexico, despite industry concerns. He also wants to repeal emissions rules.