AARR Weekly Digest Newsletter from Saturday May 17, 2025

News  -  May 16, 2025

FBI Director Patel Confirms Relocation from Unsafe D.C. Headquarters

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency will leave its unsafe Washington, D.C. headquarters, the J. Edgar Hoover Building. About 1,500 employees will relocate to various U.S. locations to ensure safer working conditions. Read more...

News  -  May 16, 2025

Trump Administration Pushes Supreme Court for DOGE Social Security Data Access

The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to allow the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access Social Security data, previously blocked by lower courts. This push, backed by Executive Order 14158, aims to enhance federal efficiency and cut costs for taxpayers. Read more...

Preventative Healthcare  -  May 16, 2025

Magnesium's Potential to Ease Fibromyalgia and Migraine Pain Explored

Recent studies suggest magnesium may ease fibromyalgia pain and stress, as well as reduce migraine frequency. A recent trial showed promising results with a daily 100-milligram supplement, offering hope for natural relief. Read more...

Preventative Healthcare  -  May 16, 2025

Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Heart Risks and A-Fib

Gum disease bacteria, P. gingivalis, may enter the bloodstream and harm heart tissue, increasing risks of irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation. Research in Circulation shows this link, urging better dental care to protect heart health. Read more...

News  -  May 16, 2025

JD Vance and Marco Rubio to Represent U.S. at Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Vatican Mass

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead a U.S. delegation to the Vatican on May 18 for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass, marking a historic moment as the first American-born pontiff. Their attendance highlights the significance of faith and diplomacy in American leadership. Read more...

News  -  May 15, 2025

RFK Jr. Demands FDA Review of Abortion Pill Over Safety Concerns

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered the FDA to review the abortion pill mifepristone after new data showed 11 percent of women faced serious side effects. This alarming figure, far higher than clinical trial results, prompted calls for updated safety labels. Read more...

News  -  May 15, 2025

UnitedHealth Group Faces Criminal Probe Over Medicare Fraud Claims

UnitedHealth Group, the largest U.S. health insurer, is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice for possible Medicare fraud involving overbilling. The probe focuses on whether the company inflated patient risk scores to secure higher payments, impacting millions of seniors. Read more...

News  -  May 15, 2025

House GOP Targets Tax-Exempt Status of Nonprofits Linked to Hamas

House Republicans are pushing to revoke tax-exempt status from nonprofits supporting terrorist groups like Hamas. This legislation aims to empower the Trump administration to cut off financial aid to such entities. Read more...

News  -  May 15, 2025

Watch President Trump's Address to US Troops in Qatar

President Trump Delivers Remarks to Troops at Al Udeid Air Base on May 15, 2025. Read more...

News  -  May 15, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard Purges National Intelligence Council Leaders to End Politicization

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, has fired top National Intelligence Council officials to combat politicization of intel. Her move to bring the agency under ODNI oversight aims to ensure unbiased reporting on national security. Read more...

News  -  May 15, 2025

House Speaker Johnson Warns of Consequences for Democrats in ICE Incident

House Speaker Mike Johnson has warned of potential disciplinary actions against three Democratic lawmakers following a tense incident at an ICE facility in Newark on May 9. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Robert Menendez could face censure or other penalties. Read more...

News  -  May 15, 2025

U.S. Strikes Historic $142 Billion Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia

The U.S. has agreed to a historic $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, marking it as the largest defense cooperation agreement ever by Washington. Announced on May 13 in Riyadh, this package aims to strengthen military ties and regional security. Read more...

News  -  May 14, 2025

Qatar Airways' Massive 160-Plane Boeing Deal Strengthens U.S. Ties

Qatar Airways signed a deal on May 14 to buy 160 Boeing planes, boosting U.S. manufacturing. The agreement, celebrated by President Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim, also strengthens diplomatic ties. Read more...

News  -  May 14, 2025

President Trump discusses lowering prescription drug prices, relations with China and his trip to Saudi Arabia on 'Hannity.'

President Trump discusses lowering prescription drug prices, relations with China and his trip to Saudi Arabia on 'Hannity.' Read more...

News  -  May 14, 2025

Interior Department Speeds Up Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands

The Department of the Interior has revised its policy to speed up oil and gas leasing on federal lands, cutting parcel review time to six months. Announced on May 13, this move by the Bureau of Land Management aims to boost U.S. energy production efficiently. Read more...