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Day in Photos: Missile Strikes, Anti-Fraud Initiatives, and Venezuela Human Rights Report
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
New ATF Director Vows to Refocus From Lawful Gun Owners to Violent Criminals
Cekada testified on how the agency would handle gun owner-related sensitive data, why it has proposed 34 new rules, and if it has an illegal firearms registry.
China to Buy 200 Boeing Jets, Trump Says
China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, according to President Donald Trump, in what would represent a major commercial order.
High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited to US
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores will make his first federal court appearance on May 15.
Chinese Community Surprised by Eileen Wang’s Guilty Plea
Local officials said Chinese Americans should be careful to avoid being exploited by the CCP.
US Completes Secret Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium From Venezuela
About 30 pounds of the material was removed from a shuttered reactor.
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Trump: China’s Xi Committed to Not Give Military Equipment to Iran
The U.S. president’s comments were made amid growing allegations that China has quietly supported Iran’s military capabilities.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
Newsom Says Revised California Budget Eliminates State Deficit Through 2028
The proposed budget would cut $1.8 billion in spending and deposit $9.7 billion in reserves.
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Eczema Cream Recalled for Having Potentially Life-Threatening Bacteria: FDA Notice
A notice published on the FDA’s website says the cream could be contaminated with a type of staphylococcus bacteria.
Illinois Health Officials Investigate Possible Hantavirus Case Not Linked to Cruise Ship
The patient is not seriously ill and did not come into contact with any cruise passengers, according to state health officials.
Big Three Wireless Carriers Join Forces to Improve Access to Satellite Cell Service
A planned joint venture will use satellite-based technologies to fill in wireless coverage gaps, especially in rural areas.
Netanyahu Considers Suing New York Times Over Column Alleging Rape of Palestinian Prisoners
The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the piece ‘one of the most hideous and distorted lies ever published against the State of Israel in the modern press.’
Kansas Officials Say 3 Residents Saw ‘High-Risk Exposure’ to Hantavirus
The outbreak was reported on a cruise ship earlier this month.
Trump, Xi Find Common Ground on Iran, White House Says
Trump invited Xi to visit the United States in September.
In Georgia, No Trump Endorsement as 3 Republicans Vie to Challenge Sen. Ossoff
President Donald Trump has not thrown his weight behind a candidate ahead of Election Day, May 19. The contest will likely head to runoff.
Georgia Governor Candidates Make Final Push Week Before Primary
Peach State voters will elect their party’s candidate on May 19 to face off at the Nov. 3 general election.
Georgia Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw State’s Congressional Maps
Georgia lawmakers will be called into a special session this summer to consider redrawing the Congressional map.
Medicare Halts Enrollments for Hospice, Home Health Care Providers in Fraud Crackdown
The action is the latest in a series of steps to crack down on fraud in Medicare services considered a high risk for fraud.
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.
