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Putin Will Be Invited to G20 Summit in Miami, Trump Administration Official Says
The Russian president has skipped the annual meetings since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
‘Gender Identity’ Requirements Will Be Discarded in Housing Programs: HUD
The department will define terms such as woman and man in line with a person’s sex to protect women, the housing secretary says.
Maine Governor Vetoes Landmark Legislation to Temporarily Ban Data Centers
The bill would have banned new data centers from being constructed in the state until November 2027.
Mamdani Vetoes Protest ‘Buffer Zone’ Bill Passed by City Council
The vetoed bill would have applied to protests at schools; he signed a similar bill that applies to houses of worship only.
New Listings Tick Up 3 Percent as Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped to 6.23 percent, according to Freddie Mac.
Justice Department Joins xAI Lawsuit Against Colorado Law
The lawsuit was first filed by xAI on April 9.
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FDA Plans Quick Review of Psychedelic Drugs as Mental Health Treatments
Regulators did not identify the companies receiving vouchers.
Court Sides With Mother Against School District’s Transgender Policy
The school district allegedly refused a request to notify the mother regarding her child’s gender dysphoria or gender identity issues.
Taiwan Is Key to Democratic Supply Chain, Says Taiwanese Diplomat
Diplomat Wu Chih-hsiang pointed out that a large portion of the world’s container ships pass through the Taiwan Strait each year.
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Iranian National Charged in Alleged Human Smuggling Scheme to US
Prosecutors say the defendant, arrested in Colombia at U.S. request, ran an 18-month operation moving individuals through Latin America.
First Lady Melania Trump Unveils Miniature White House Shaped Beehive
Visitors to the nation’s capital can see the bees in action pollinating flowers across the city, while White House guests can taste the honey in desserts.
Witkoff, Kushner Heading to Pakistan for Iran Talks
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there has been progress from Iran in recent days.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on UK Over Digital Services Tax
U.S. officials say the UK’s Digital Services Tax unfairly targets American companies.
House Panel Orders Southern Poverty Law Center to Turn Over Communications With Biden’s DOJ
The House Judiciary chief gave the civil rights group a week to come up with documents as it faces allegations of fraud and conspiracy.
Day in Photos: Armenian Genocide Memorial, MS-13 Court Hearing, and Morris Dancers
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
House GOP Unveils Bill to Extend Key Surveillance Power Until 2029
Congress passed a short-term extension of Section 702 on April 17 that expires on April 30.
US Government to Implement New Credit Score Models for Mortgages
The new models, which include rent payment assessment, enable more Americans to access mortgage loans.
RFK Jr. Backs Department of War Ending Flu Vaccine Mandate
‘These soldiers are being sent over to fight for our freedoms and ... they should have some freedoms, too,’ the health secretary said.
ICE Houston Arrests 277 Illegal Immigrants in 2 Weeks
The arrests were made as the Houston City Council voted to curtail local law enforcement cooperation with ICE.
What to Know About the Federal Charges Against the Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges and is accused of improperly raising millions to finance paid informants in extremist groups.
Senate Democrats to Force Series of Amendment Votes on ICE Funding Bill
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previewed Wednesday’s ‘vote-a-rama’ strategy as Republicans push toward final passage of the $70 billion package.
Chinese Student Arrested for Allegedly Photographing Planes at US Military Base
‘The tentacles of Chinese Communist Party spy apparatus poses a real threat to our country,’ Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said.
