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US Embassy in Jerusalem Says It Cannot Evacuate Americans From Israel
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee recommended that U.S. nationals utilize the Israeli Ministry of Tourism’s shuttle service to the Taba Border Crossing.
Trump Accepts White House Correspondents’ Dinner Invitation for First Time
Mind-reader and mentalist Oz Pearlman will also speak at the event.
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As Primaries Unfold, Texans and North Carolinians Name Top Issues
Priorities ranging from illegal immigration to the meaning of Christianity motivated early voters in the two states.
DOJ Drops Bid to Revive Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms
Trump issued the orders in March 2025 directing executive departments and agencies to terminate contracts with the law firms.
Sheriff’s Office Launches Orange County Threat Advisory Panel to Prevent Targeted Violence
The state-funded organization came about due to an executive order from the governor after a mass shooting in 2022.
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2 Blue Texas Districts Still Pose a Challenge for Republicans With New Map
Rep. Gonzalez, the Democratic incumbent in District 34, is seen as more vulnerable than Rep. Cuellar in District 28, but neither district is leaning red.
Federal Judge Bars Virginia Law Designed to Limit Children’s Social Media Use
A U.S. judge paused enforcement of the state measure to mandate age checks and time restrictions for minors on social media.
Iran War Could Add to California’s Rising Gas Prices
Consumers could pay even higher prices at the pump if the conflict continues.
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Lawmakers Urge FCC, Commerce Department to Investigate Chinese Tech Company
The lawmakers said the amount of information these devices collect and transmit poses a security risk.
Big Tech, AI Leaders Urge Washington Governor to Pause Tax Proposals
The letter authors said Washington could attract tech talent ‘if the business climate is more favorable than California.’
Supreme Court Upholds Sole GOP-Held Congressional District in New York City for 2026 Elections
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) had appealed a state court order that struck down her congressional district as violating the state constitution.
US Death Toll From Iran Operation Rises to 6 Troops
The remains of two service members have been recovered, the Pentagon said.
Ayatollah’s Wife Dies From Injuries Sustained in US Strikes, State Media Says
A number of Iranian officials have been killed in the U.S.–Israeli strikes since Saturday morning.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Ban on Felons Owning Guns
A federal law barred a single mother in Utah from owning a gun after a bank fraud conviction.
Rubio Says ‘Hardest Hits’ on Iran Yet to Come; Americans in Mideast Countries Urged to Leave
Trump said the Iran operation could last 4 to 5 weeks, and go longer if needed as more U.S. forces are being sent to the region. U.S. death toll rises to 6.
Trump Says Attacks on Iran Could Last 4 to 5 Weeks
When asked about who he would like to see lead Iran, Trump said he has some candidates in mind.
FBI Confirms Terrorism Task Force Investigating Texas Bar Shooting That Left 2 Dead
The shooting suspect, who was not named, also died, according to authorities.
Arizona Eyes Small Nuclear Reactors to Meet Growing Energy Demand
A state House committee recently approved a bill that would fast-track the deployment of next-generation small modular nuclear reactors in Arizona.
State Department Urges Vigilance for Americans Overseas Amid Iran Conflict
The alert warned that Americans may experience travel disruptions due to ‘periodic airspace closures.’
Vanguard, World’s 2nd Largest Fund Manager, Settles Coal Lawsuit With States
‘It is going to send shockwaves through the entire ESG complex,’ said a Texas official.
Trump Says ‘Friendly Takeover of Cuba’ Possible as Island Nation Has ‘No Money, No Oil, No Food’
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in high-level discussions with Cuban leaders, the president said.
Bill Clinton Says ‘I Had No Idea’ of Epstein’s Crimes
The former president was speaking to lawmakers about his association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
