Latest fraud scheme targets taxpayer-funded autism therapy boom

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Applied Behavior Analysis therapy is a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of American families — helping children with autism develop communication, social and daily living skills. But as Medicaid spending on the autism therapy has exploded into the billions and with fraud on the rise, a partisan … Read more

U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say

Washington — The United States and Israel are planning what would be one of the harshest bombing campaigns to date against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, multiple sources told CBS News, with strikes possible throughout the weekend.  There was some discussion about trying to conclude by the time financial markets open Monday because of concern … Read more

Capitol culture war heats up as GOP lawmaker targets DC schools over Old Glory snub

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Florida Republican Sen. Ashley Moody introduced a bill targeting the Washington, D.C. public school system in a push to prioritize patriotism in the nation’s capital, Fox News Digital has learned. The PLEDGE Act proposal would require teachers to feature the American Flag in their … Read more

Senator targets alleged China-linked Singham network in fiery floor speech

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, took to the Senate floor Wednesday to call out Neville Roy Singham, saying the communist tech tycoon’s vast nonprofit network is helping China wage “political warfare” against the U.S. Singham, a 72-year-old American who sold his tech company for $785 million in 2017 … Read more

Iran launches attacks on U.S. targets, shattering days-long lull in fighting

Iran attacked American forces in the Middle East overnight, prompting Saudi Arabia and the United States to retaliate against a Tehran-backed militia in Iraq and shattering a period of relative calm raising the risk of a further escalation of the conflict. Iran had suspended its attacks amid a renewed push to reach a deal with … Read more

Data center backlash in midterm elections and Iran launches attacks on U.S. targets: Morning Rundown

The backlash against AI data centers is becoming a key issue in midterm races. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike sites in Iraq. And the whey protein craze is creating a cheese surplus. Here’s what to know today. How the backlash to AI data centers is shaping midterm elections Demonstrators hold up “Stop Data Centers” … Read more

Humanoid robot imports banned as U.S. targets Chinese products over national security concerns

Hong Kong — The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. The measures are likely to test relations with Beijing ahead of a planned U.S. visit and meeting with President Trump by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September. … Read more

Trump admin targets woke schools accused of hiding students’ gender transitions from parents

Education Department probes schools for concealing student records from parents Education Secretary Linda McMahon reveals the Trump administration is actively defending parental rights amidst troubling reports from school districts nationwide. McMahon highlights Department of Justice investigations in Maryland, Michigan and Vermont, where school boards are accused of encouraging gender transitions and hiding information from parents, … Read more