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US Conducts Additional Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria
The announcement of the strikes follows a May 15 operation that killed the second in command of ISIS globally, in the northeast of Nigeria.
Cuban Foreign Minister Says US Is Building ‘Fraudulent Case’ for Military Action
Comments from the Cuban foreign minister came in response to an Axios article that said Cuba had discussed using drones against Guantanamo Bay.
Trump, South Korea’s Lee Discuss US–China Summit After Beijing Talks
The call followed Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping.
Teenagers Arrested in Random Shootings Across Austin That Left 4 Injured
Two teenagers were in custody and a potential third suspect was being sought following at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas.
America in Photos: USS Gerald R. Ford Returns, National Police Week, and Rededicate 250
Notable moments from the past week in America.
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White House Announces $17 Billion Farm Products Deal With China
China will purchase at least $17 billion per year of U.S. agricultural products over the next three years.
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Trump Warns Iran It Needs to Move Fast on Deal or Attacks Will Ensue
‘There won’t be anything left,’ the president warned in a social media post on Sunday.
FDA Leadership Shakeup Continues as Hoeg Replaced
Tracy Beth Hoeg, acting director of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug research center, said she was fired from her position.
US Allows Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil to Expire
The temporary sanctions waiver had allowed India to purchase discounted Russian oil without penalty.
Trump’s Greenland Envoy Landry Arrives in Nuuk For 1st Trip to Island
Gov. Landry anticipates talk of business opportunities, possible medical support, and more in a visit involving State Department officials.
New Air Traffic Control Facilities to Launch in 8 US Airports: Transportation Department
Federal Contract Towers at 41 airports are also set to be upgraded.
Louisiana Holds Limited Primaries After US House Primaries Moved to Fall
The marquee contest is the Republican Senate primary, where incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a difficult reelection fight.
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Attempt to Revive Congressional Map
The new ruling leaves intact a Virginia Supreme Court decision that found that the process leading up to the recent referendum suffered from legal defects.
Texas Children’s Hospital to Open First-Ever Detransition Clinic Under Deal With DOJ
The Justice Department said the hospital has taken ‘significant steps’ in cooperation with the agency.
Rep. Cohen Drops Reelection Bid After State Redistricting
Cohen represents the sole Democratic U.S. House seat from the state of Tennessee.
US Sells 30-Year Bonds at 5 Percent Yield for First Time Since 2007
Energy-price shocks, inflation fears, and rising deficits are rattling global bond markets from Washington to Tokyo and London.
SEC Reaches Settlement With Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani in Civil Fraud Case
The SEC settlement would resolve civil allegations without admissions of guilt.
CIA Director Visits Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis
A group of U.S. officials led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe were in Cuba on Thursday.
Ohio Suspends Medicaid Payments to Providers That Show ‘Red Flags’ for Fraud
Gov. Mike DeWine also announced a six-month moratorium and other action following media reports raising suspicions over more than $1 billion in payments.
