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HUD Updates Environmental Regulations to Lower Costs for Multifamily Housing Developers
Almost 40 percent of the cost of new multifamily home construction can be attributed to regulations, according to the HUD Secretary.
Democrats Retain Control of Michigan State Senate With Greene’s Special Election Win
Democrat says the special election victory marks the start of a blue wave.
Marijuana Vendors Sued for Allegedly Not Warning Consumers of Risks
The class actions come as a growing body of scientific research suggests the increasingly popular recreational drug harms human health.
Conroy, Coleman Win Key Ohio GOP Congressional Primaries
Eric Conroy, a former CIA officer, and Carey Coleman, a former radio talk show host and television meteorologist, will try to unseat incumbent Democrats.
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Trump Pauses US Operation to Guide Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
The president said he paused the operation to give an opportunity to see if a final agreement could be reached with Iran.
Women’s College Faces Federal Inquiry for Admitting Males Identifying as Transgender
The Education Department launched an investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts, which admits males and gives them access to spaces designed for women.
Multi-Generational Households on the Rise, With California Leading the Way, Report Finds
Realtor.com attributes rising demand for such homes to higher housing and child care costs, cultural traditions, and more adapted housing stock.
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State Sen. Skoufis Reacts to Possible New York State-Wide ICE Restrictions
The New York for All Act could end police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
2 Georgia Men Get Prison Time for $522 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers paid roughly $84 million of the fraudulent claims.
Senate Releases Text for $72 Billion Proposal to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
The new details came days after lawmakers funded the rest of the Department of Homeland Security.
CBP Says It Will Start Issuing First Refunds of Trump Tariffs on May 12
Customs and Border Protection was initially expected to start issuing refunds on May 11, but the timeline has now been delayed by a day.
Voters Head to Polls for Primaries in Ohio, Indiana, Special Election in Michigan
Indiana’s elections have garnered attention as Republicans in the state Senate declined to engage in mid-decade redistricting.
Day in Photos: Military Drills, 2026 Met Gala, and Meat Industry Investigation
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Admin Releases New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking, Addiction
‘In the land of the free, every American deserves to live a drug-free life,’ the president said.
Iranian Strikes on UAE, Ships Amid US Operation to Open Hormuz Strait Test Ceasefire
President Donald Trump stopped short of saying that the ceasefire has been violated.
California Man Sentenced for Stealing $59 Million in Public Benefits, Transferring Funds to China
The individual, together with other people, fraudulently obtained state unemployment compensation benefits using stolen identities.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition: Spokesman
The spokesperson provided no other information about the nature of Giuliani’s condition or the reason for his hospitalization.
Appeals Court Approves Ten Commandments in Texas Schools: What to Know
The case could end up in the Supreme Court and lead to new rules about how governments deal with religion.
4 Noncitizens Charged With Illegally Voting in Federal Elections
The individuals allegedly voted in the 2020, 2022, and 2024 general elections.
Mexico’s Sinaloa Governor Steps Down as He Faces US Drug Trafficking Charges
Mexico is seeking additional information before it agrees to arrest and extradite the Sinaloa governor and nine other indicted Mexican nationals.
