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Supreme Court Rules Jury Selection Was Botched in Mississippi Death Penalty Case
The high court ruled the trial judge misapplied a legal precedent dealing with selecting jurors.
15 Accused in Minnesota Fraud Schemes Totaling $90 Million: What to Know
Fraudsters targeted seven programs, including a record-high $46 million in autism-services fraud.
Minnesota Protest Inspires State Laws Protecting Worship: What to Know
Legislatures across the country are considering new worship-protection laws as lawmakers revisit existing trespassing statutes.
NHTSA Probes 115,000 Rivian Trucks Over Suspension Issue, Risk of Wheel Detachment
Two instances of rear toe link separation have been reported without any accidents or injuries.
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CIA Official Arrested With More Than $42 Million Stashed in His House
The charging documents described Rush as a former senior employee at a US government agency with top-secret clearance and access to classified information.
Justice Department Sues University of California, Alleging Anti-Semitic Educational Environment
The university is accused of violating Title VI regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Republican Jim Desmond Leads Congressional Race in San Diego
One poll shows Desmond with a 19-point lead.
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FDA Advisers Recommend Next COVID-19 Vaccines Target XFG Variant
All but one adviser voted for the recommendation.
US Cuts Tariffs on Select Taiwan Goods, but Chip Question Remains Open
The Federal Register notice covers auto parts, wood products, and civil aircraft components; Taiwan is still seeking clarity on semiconductor treatment.
Tentative 60-Day Iran Ceasefire Deal Reached, Pending Trump’s Approval: Source
The 60-day agreement awaits final approval by Trump, a U.S. source said.
Texas Authorities Arrest 6 Chinese ‘Special Interest Aliens’ in Camouflage
Officials said six Chinese nationals were apprehended while allegedly attempting to evade capture on a private ranch near the border.
Mother Who Lost 2 Sons to Synthetic Drugs Sends Warning to Other Families
A DEA agent said China is sending precursor chemicals for carfentanil to Mexico, where cartel chemists are synthesizing them.
Florida Governor Calls for Special Session to Eliminate Property Tax for Homeowners
The proclamation will order state lawmakers to convene in Tallahassee starting June 1.
Trump Suggests Vance’s Anti-Fraud Efforts Could Save Social Security
The president made the comment at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Pam Bondi Confirms She Was Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer, Had Surgery
The former attorney general confirmed the diagnosis to news outlets on May 27.
Pentagon Denies Restarting US Naval Escorts Through Strait of Hormuz
The denial came amid speculation that the U.S. military was reviving ‘Project Freedom’ to unblock shipping through the maritime choke point.
Former Rep. Allred Defeats Rep. Johnson to Win Texas Democratic House Primary
Given that the district, which is located in Fort Worth, is overwhelmingly Democratic, Allred is poised to win in November.
Senator Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Chinese Digital Yuan in US Transactions
‘The dollar is the reserve currency of the world and the CCP wants to undermine our leadership with a digital currency,’ Sen. Rick Scott said.
South Carolina Senate Rejects Redistricting Map Targeting Lone Democratic District
The proposal would have pushed the state’s primary elections for the U.S. House from June 9 to Aug. 18.
Supreme Court Rejects Florida’s Bid to Sue States Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Florida filed the lawsuit after an illegal immigrant truck driver allegedly caused a crash in Florida that killed three people.
