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Alabama Governor Announces Special Elections for 4 Districts After Supreme Court Decision
The unaffected districts would still hold their primary elections on May 19, according to the governor’s office.
Senators Advance Resolution to Withhold Their Pay During Shutdowns
The resolution was proposed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) after the historic shutdown in the fall of 2025.
Jury Convicts Chinese American Who Operated China’s NYC Police Station
The Fujian hometown association leader’s close association with China’s security apparatus stretches back to at least 2015.
Anduril Raises $5 Billion in Funding, Doubles Valuation to $61 Billion
The latest fundraising comes as Anduril ramps up production of a variety of autonomous defense systems.
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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as New Fed Chair
The Senate voted 54–45 to confirm his four-year term as the 17th Fed chair.
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Top House Democrats Vow ‘Massive’ Supreme Court, Judicial Reform If They Win Back the House
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu said judicial reform will be a priority if Democrats win back the House in November.
Arizona Sees Sharp Drop in Canadian Visitors Despite Tourism Recovery
Tourism officials cited economic strain, airline access, and competition from Mexico as factors behind the downturn from a major international market.
Chinese Communist Regime Restricts Press Access for Trump’s Visit
An Epoch Times staff member and nearly two dozen other White House press members who intended to cover Trump’s visit were denied entry to China.
Judge Rules ICE Violated Court Order Restricting Warrantless Arrest in Colorado
The judge also determined that ICE’s training on conducting lawful warrantless arrests was inadequate.
West Virginia Senate Race to Pit GOP Incumbent Against Public Interest Attorney
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s primary win all but guarantees a general election victory in the nation’s second-most Republican state.
Altman Testifies in OpenAI Trial, Fires Back at Accusations of Cofounder Musk
The OpenAI CEO added a personal dimension to competing narratives in the bitter feud between the two tech giants.
South Carolina Senate Votes Against Extending Session, Putting Redistricting in Jeopardy
If the redistricting effort is ultimately successful, the primary would be delayed from June 9 to Aug. 11.
Kevin Warsh Cleared by Senate for 14‑Year Fed Board Seat
The Senate will next vote on Kevin Warsh as head of the Federal Reserve.
US Announces Loan of 53 Million Barrels of Oil From Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Oil companies ’may begin scheduling deliveries immediately,' the Energy Department said.
Arizona Bets Big on Space Economy and New Launch Frontier
State leaders, startups, and universities converge as Arizona positions itself for a surge in aerospace growth and orbital industry development.
Tech, Business Leaders Set to Accompany Trump on China Trip
The president will prioritize economic diplomacy while traveling with at least 16 executives representing American industries.
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Revive Congressional Map That Favors Democrats
The Virginia Supreme Court last week invalidated a redrawn U.S. House map that aims to flip four Republican seats to Democrats.
House to Vote on Resolution Urging Trump to Confront Xi on China’s Political Prisoners
Rep. Chris Smith is calling on the president to help free political prisoners ahead of the U.S.–China summit.
