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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Birth of Baby
Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, a real estate developer, also have a 1-year-old son, Nicolas, who turns 2 in July.
Trump Hosts Brazil’s Lula at White House to Discuss Trade, Regional Security
One pressing issue on the agenda during Lula’s visit is whether Washington will designate Brazil’s two most powerful criminal organizations as terrorist groups.
Interior Department Transfers 1.4 Million Acres to Alaska, Expands State Control Over Resources
The decision is in line with Trump’s executive order to release Alaska’s natural resources.
Vornado CEO Criticizes Mamdani’s ‘Tax the Rich’ Message, Urges Pro-Growth Policies
Steven Roth has urged the mayor to prioritize business climate, saying growth—not higher taxes—will best fund city ambitions and programs
German Foreign Minister Says Relationship Between Trump, Merz Remains ‘Solid’
Wadephul said there had been a ‘big misunderstanding’ about what Chancellor Friedrich Merz had said about the U.S.-Iran talks.
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Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political
The justices sometimes make decisions that are unpopular, but they are based on the law, Roberts said.
DOJ Alleges UCLA Illegally Used Race in Medical School Admissions
An investigation revealed the school allegedly used different academic metrics for different races when making admission decisions.
California Insurance Regulators Say State Farm Mishandled Wildfire Claims
State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.
How States Are Implementing Medicaid Work Requirements
About 18.5 million people will be subject to the requirement each year starting in 2027, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Fairfax Attorney Over Plea Bargains, Sentencing
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dillon said the prosecutor may be offering illegal immigrants ‘sweetheart deals.’
Trump Warns Iran of Renewed Bombing at ‘Much Higher’ Intensity if Deal Fails
The remarks come amid a renewed diplomatic push to settle the Iran war, with markets rallying on hopes for an agreement.
Iran’s Oil Storage Clock Is About to Run Out
As U.S. blockade holds, Iran’s inability to store tens of millions of barrels of oil could alter the course of the war, analysts say.
State Treasurer Wins GOP Nomination for Ohio’s Secretary of State
Sprague, the current state treasurer and a former state representative, held off a bid from combat veteran and former Air Force intelligence officer Strbich.
DOJ Adds Assault Charge in Case Against DC Gala Shooting Suspect
The suspected shooter was indicted on four counts after being formally accused of an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
Trump to Move Forward With 25 Percent Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks, Greer Says
The European Commission rejects the U.S. president’s claim that the bloc has failed to comply with its trade deal with Washington.
Stocks Mixed as Wall Street Rebounds, Oil Stays Elevated Amid Iran War Risks
Wall Street gains offered some relief Tuesday, but ongoing tensions in the Gulf kept supply concerns and volatility elevated.
Analysts Weigh Impact on Oil Supply as UAE Leaves OPEC
Abu Dhabi’s move could loosen quota discipline, accelerate direct oil deals, and put pressure on prices once Hormuz risks ease, experts say.
NOAA OKs First Deep-Sea Mining Plan for Critical Minerals in Pacific Ocean
The permit still needs to meet environmental approvals before The Metals Company can start work.
