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Trump Says Agent Shot at Correspondents’ Dinner Was Not Hit by Friendly Fire
The federal agent was injured during an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington.
Medicaid Withholds Additional $91 Million in Funding for Minnesota
A total of $350 million in Medicaid dollars that Minnesota expected has now been frozen, administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said.
Key Takeaways From Pentagon Leaders’ Testimony Before Congress
Military leaders faced questions on the Iran conflict, personnel decisions, and a $1.5 trillion military budget request during two days of testimony.
Financial Literacy Fuels the American Dream, Treasury Secretary Tells Students
Most states now require completion of a financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
Department of Education: New Student Loan Restrictions Take Effect Within 2 Months
Total college loans have increased 345 percent since 2005, and tuition rose faster than any household expense in the last 40 years.
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Senator Calls on Tennessee to Create ‘All-GOP Map’ After Supreme Court Ruling
‘I urge our state Legislature to reconvene to redistrict another Republican seat in Memphis,’ Sen. Marsha Blackburn said.
Education Department Probes Stanford Over Alleged Racial Discrimination
The university ‘appears to be conditioning access’ to a program based on the skin color of individuals, an Education Department official said.
California Average Gas Price Tops $6 per Gallon: Report
Nationally, gas prices jumped by $0.27 to an average of $4.30 per gallon, AAA reported.
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US Mortgage Debt Hits $13.2 Trillion, Average Household Owes Nearly $109,000
Mortgage debt has been on an upward trend over the past few years, WalletHub said.
Republicans Vie for Chance to Unseat 22-Term Democrat in Ohio
Whoever wins the primary will face off against America’s longest-serving congresswoman, who has amassed a large campaign war chest.
More Border Patrol Agents Sent to Texas, CBP Spokesperson Says
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has prioritized lowering the number of border crossings in a bid to tamp down illegal immigration.
Senator Finds More Evidence Federal Officials Evaded FOIA
The findings came after a former government employee was charged with plotting to destroy records.
OpenAI Takes Aim at Elon Musk’s Narrative, Credibility in Oakland Trial
The Tesla CEO continued testimony on the second day of an epic legal battle over the future of OpenAI.
Democrats Launch Election Fraud Task Force Ahead of Midterms
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) revealed the goals of the task force on Wednesday.
DeSantis’s Redistricting Effort Passes Florida Legislature
The new congressional map could add four districts favorable for Republicans and add to the party’s slim House majority.
US Issues Travel Advisories for Turkey, Azerbaijan
The risk of terror attacks against U.S. citizens remains high, the U.S. State Department warned.
Supreme Court Restricts Race-Based Redistricting in Louisiana Case
A federal district court had ordered that a second black-majority congressional district be created in the state after finding black voters underrepresented.
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.
Acting Attorney General Urges Court to Allow White House Ballroom Construction
Blanche said the White House press dinner shooting proves the need for the new ballroom.
Senate Rejects Resolution to Bar Trump From Launching Military Operations Against Cuba
Democrats leading the war powers resolution noted recent U.S. combat operations in Venezuela and Iran, and the president’s recent comments that ‘Cuba’s next.’
