The DOJ said it is likely that wait times for concealed carry permits are "unduly burdening, or effectively denying" 2nd Amendment rights for Angelenos. LA Times

VOA VIEW: An investigation is merited.

Axiom Space, which flies both private and government missions, secured “hundreds of millions” in additional investment this week at a $2 billion valuation. New York Post

A Russian scientist working at Harvard Medical School has been detained by federal immigration officials for failing to declare frog embryos. Kseniia Petrova is being held at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Louisiana. New York Post

VOA VIEW: He should be deported.

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"Our argument is with the leadership of Denmark, which has under-invested in Greenland and under-invested in its security," Vance said. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

Two board-certified OB/GYNs talk about the changes you can expect in your vagina and vulva during menopause. New York Post

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead. New York Times

Federal prosecutors convinced a jury that Ms. Javice, along with one of her executives, had faked much of her customer list before selling her start-up, Frank, to the bank. New York Times

The Trump administration asked the justices to allow it to use a wartime law to continue deportations of Venezuelans with little or no due process. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

If you’re on the East Coast, wake up early to try and catch the moon take a bite out of the sun on Saturday. New York Times

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Top officials at the University of Michigan have announced that the school will be closing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office. OANN

VOA VIEW: Smart move.

President Donald Trump stated that he had an “extremely productive” call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as the trade war between the two countries ramps up. OANN

VOA VIEW: Carney has been vocally cute about Trump.

Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated hostilities on Friday by issuing a stark directive to "finish off" Ukrainian forces, following his earlier-ordered strikes on a Ukrainian energy facility—an act that violated the U.S.-backed "partial" Black Sea ceasefire with Ukraine. OANN

VOA VIEW: Putin is looking for confrontation with Trump.

President Donald Trump slammed “Highly Conflicted” Judge James Boasberg for taking all of the cases against the Trump White House, arguing that it’s now seemingly impossible to receive an “Honest Ruling.” OANN

VOA VIEW: The SC must step in.

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Utah became the first state to ban fluoridation of public water when Gov. Spencer Cox signed the new law Thursday. Washington Times

At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, Texas has the largest with 400 cases. Washington Times

Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good!

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The law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has reached a $100 million settlement with the White House to avert the types of penalties that President Trump has imposed on other law firms through executive order. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: A good idea.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Friday that states will be granted waivers to ban soda from the federal food stamp program. Washington Times

Tennessee's public schools could soon be required to teach that the keys to a successful life include following a proper sequence of events: high school, job or higher education, marriage and then children. Washington Times

President Trump invoked the wartime Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members earlier this month. CBS

VOA VIEW: As they should, as they can't interfere with his executive powers.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good!

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The Trump administration is still monitoring the fallout from the disclosure of attack plans, as a watchdog inquiry looms. CBS

The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student. CBS

VOA VIEW: As they should.

Mega Millions will roll out several changes next month, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning, the game announced. CBS

VOA VIEW: It will be confusing for a while.

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The PCE price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February while spending was projected to rise 0.5%. CNBC

VOA VIEW: It is still Biden spending.

Milton, who compared his prosecution by the Justice Department to its criminal cases against President Trump, said he had been "railroaded" in the fraud case. CNBC

President Donald Trump continues to see record low migrant encounters at the southern border compared to this time last year under former President Joe Biden. FOX News

VOA VIEW: As it should.

Parents looking to send their kids on safe spring break trips are shelling out thousands of dollars for chaperoned travel accommodations as horror stories abroad increase. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Don't leave the country.

Chicago's 41st Ward Alderman Anthony Napolitano slammed the sanctuary city's administration as homicides continue to plague neighborhoods. FOX News

VOA VIEW: They are mad.

Las Vegas police on Thursday said a man suspected of attacking a Tesla location with Molotov cocktails and damaging at least five vehicles has been arrested. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Good!

Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be a "profound mistake" to dismiss American interest in taking control of Greenland, but added it is of no concern to his country. UPI

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance are headed to Greenland to visit a U.S. Space Force base. UPI

Elon Musk is headed for Wisconsin to speak with voters and then hand a million dollars to two of them. UPI

VOA VIEW: It is a hot Judge race.

United Parcel Service began offering a new tracking tool this week that will allow consumers to see the impact of tariffs, duties, taxes and other fees imposed on goods shipped around the world. UPI

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore "truth and sanity to American history" by directing the Smithsonian to eliminate "divisive" and "anti-American ideology" from its museums. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good idea and plan.

Airline travel between the U.S. and Canada has dropped by 70% compared to the same time last year, the result of dueling tariffs between the two countries and U.S. overtures to make Canada the 51st state. UPI

VOA VIEW: Bad news or the US, but worse for Canada.

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