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Iran-Backed Terrorist Groups Plotting Attacks Against Americans in Iraq, US Says
Last month, freelance American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Kataib Hezbollah.
Supreme Court to Consider Whether Colorado May Deny Funding for Catholic Preschools
A federal appeals court held that Colorado could withhold the ‘universal preschool’ money over Catholic teachings.
FBI Director Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic
The FBI director said in a Monday complaint that the publication published an article despite being warned about ‘categorically false’ claims.
USA Rare Earth to Acquire Brazil’s Serra Verde in $2.8 Billion Deal
CEO Barbara Humpton called Serra Verde ‘a one-of-a-kind asset and the only producer outside Asia capable of supplying all four magnetic rare earths at scale.’
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CBP to Begin First Phase of Tariff Refunds Following Supreme Court Ruling
The first phase would only cover ‘certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation,’ the agency said.
Following Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Ride
People along Paul Revere’s famous route from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts, said the 250th anniversary of America will be ‘extra special.’
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Virginia Voters to Vote on High-Stakes Redistricting Referendum—What to Know
Under the proposal put forward by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the state’s Democratic trifecta, the map would be shifted to drastically favor Democrats.
313 Acres of Warwick Land to Be Preserved by September
Existing trails will continue to connect several Warwick parks to the New Jersey Wawayanda State Park.
Gas Prices May Not Drop Under $3 Until 2027, Energy Secretary Says
The average price for a gallon of regular gas is $4.04, according to data by the American Automobile Association.
Trump Says US Seized an Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, Blew Hole in Engine
The ship, called the Touska, attempted to get past a U.S. military blockade that has been in effect since April 13, the president said.
Trump Says US Negotiators Will Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks With Iran
The president said Iran had violated a ceasefire agreement by firing shots on April 18 aimed at a French ship and freighter from the UK.
Trump, IRS Enter Settlement Talks Over $10 Billion Tax Returns Lawsuit
The president requested a 90-day court pause.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Nexstar-Tegna Merger Amid Antitrust Lawsuit
Nexstar said it intends to appeal the ruling, adding that is looking forward to presenting its case on its merits.
$521 Billion Fraud Landscape: What to Know
A federal watchdog estimated that the government lost between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud.
Inside the Competitions That Prepare the Army’s Infantry for Future Fights
Fort Benning hosted the Army’s Infantry Week, with five competitions to test strength, teamwork, and technical proficiency across ground combat disciplines.
Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins Special Election for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s Former Seat
Mejia’s victory narrows the Republican majority in the House.
Trump Nominates New CDC Director
Dr. Erica Schwartz has been selected to lead the public health agency, which has had a permanent director for only about a month during Trump’s second term.
Lawmakers Press RFK Jr. on Vaccines
Some lawmakers said during a committee hearing that vaccine guidance changes are endangering Americans, while others praised the health secretary.
Republican Senators Back US Military Sales to Israel
GOP senators blocked democratic resolutions that would have nixed the sale of bombs and bulldozers to the Jewish state.
