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Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low as US Blockade Deepens Economic Strain
The Iranian rial has dropped nearly 15 percent in the past two days as shipping disruptions, falling output, and an oil storage crunch strain Tehran’s finances.
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Requesting Arizona Voter Data
‘The Court will dismiss the Attorney General’s claim with prejudice because amendment would be legally futile,’ the judge wrote.
Banks Supporting Chinese Refineries to Buy Iranian Oil Risk Sanctions, US Warns
Oil sales to China generates tens of billions of dollars in revenue for the Iranian regime every year.
A Poetry for the Time Capsule: ‘This Far Country’ by Joseph Bottum
In a just world, Joseph Bottum would be our US Poet Laureate.
Middletown Mayor Says Safe Water System Is Top Priority for City
DeStefano explains why investing millions into water infrastructure is so important.
California Approves Rules Allowing Automakers to Test, Deploy Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicles
The new rules would also expand safety and oversight requirements for all classes of autonomous vehicles.
US Sanctions 35 Individuals, Entities to Dismantle Iran’s Shadow Banking
As part of the Treasury’s policy of ‘Economic Fury,’ it is targeting Iran’s network that finances terrorism and the military.
California Coastal Regulator Settles SpaceX Suit, Admits Improper Anti-Musk Bias
The settlement concludes the lawsuit that claims that California officials unfairly targeted Musk during contentious 2024 hearing proceedings.
US, Allies Issue Joint Statement Backing Panama Against China’s Economic Pressure
The countries accused China of attempting to ‘politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of the nations’ in the hemisphere.
DC Shooting Puts Focus on Security Gaps
The latest assassination attempt will likely force Secret Service to revamp operations, experts said.
Researchers Estimate Scaling Back Hepatitis B Vaccination Would Lead to More Infections
‘Our modeling shows how sensitive hepatitis B prevention is to changes in vaccination coverage at birth,’ one researcher said.
Jimmy Kimmel Addresses Calls for His Firing Over First Lady Joke
This is not the first time Kimmel has come under fire for remarks he made on his show.
Appeals Court Temporarily Allows Pentagon to Require Escorts for Reporters
The appeals court’s panel said the Department of War has shown that it is likely to succeed on the merits of its case.
More Charges to Come Against Suspect in Washington Press Gala Shooting: DOJ
The suspect already faces counts that could lead to life in prison.
Supreme Court Hears Case About Weedkiller Alleged to Cause Cancer
Thousands of lawsuits alleging that people were harmed by Roundup are pending across the country.
White House to Hold Meeting on Security Protocols After Shooting, Official Says
An official said the White House is ’standing by' the Secret Service’s leadership after the incident.
King Charles Visit to US to ‘Proceed as Planned’ After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
The UK’s King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will arrive on U.S. soil Monday.
China Has a ‘United Front’ Network in the US Serving Its Goals, Expert Says
China’s United Front is about ‘political struggle,’ not person-to-person exchange, said Peter Mattis, president of the Jamestown Foundation.
