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DOJ Sues 4 States Over Denial of Undercover License Plates for Federal Officers
The department said Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts are endangering federal law enforcement agents by refusing to provide special license plates.
Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
Trump Accounts App Launched by Treasury: 4 Things to Know
The app is now available on the App Store and Google Play.
FDA Advisers Recommend Next COVID-19 Vaccines Target XFG Variant
All but one adviser voted for the recommendation.
US Cuts Tariffs on Select Taiwan Goods, but Chip Question Remains Open
The Federal Register notice covers auto parts, wood products, and civil aircraft components; Taiwan is still seeking clarity on semiconductor treatment.
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Iran Targets Kuwait With Missile Attack, US Alleges Ceasefire Violation
The attacks marked the latest flare-up threatening U.S.–Iran negotiations aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
Justice Department Sues University of California, Alleging Anti-Semitic Educational Environment
The university is accused of violating Title VI regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Republican Jim Desmond Leads Congressional Race in San Diego
One poll shows Desmond with a 19-point lead.
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Election Forecasters Shift Ratings in Texas Senate Race After Paxton Nomination
Texas voters have not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1988, when Sen. Lloyd Bentsen won reelection.
Texas Authorities Arrest 6 Chinese ‘Special Interest Aliens’ in Camouflage
Officials said six Chinese nationals were apprehended while allegedly attempting to evade capture on a private ranch near the border.
Mother Who Lost 2 Sons to Synthetic Drugs Sends Warning to Other Families
A DEA agent said China is sending precursor chemicals for carfentanil to Mexico, where cartel chemists are synthesizing them.
Florida Governor Calls for Special Session to Eliminate Property Tax for Homeowners
The proclamation will order state lawmakers to convene in Tallahassee starting June 1.
Trump Suggests Vance’s Anti-Fraud Efforts Could Save Social Security
The president made the comment at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Pam Bondi Confirms She Was Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer, Had Surgery
The former attorney general confirmed the diagnosis to news outlets on May 27.
Pentagon Denies Restarting US Naval Escorts Through Strait of Hormuz
The denial came amid speculation that the U.S. military was reviving ‘Project Freedom’ to unblock shipping through the maritime choke point.
Former Rep. Allred Defeats Rep. Johnson to Win Texas Democratic House Primary
Given that the district, which is located in Fort Worth, is overwhelmingly Democratic, Allred is poised to win in November.
Senator Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Chinese Digital Yuan in US Transactions
‘The dollar is the reserve currency of the world and the CCP wants to undermine our leadership with a digital currency,’ Sen. Rick Scott said.
South Carolina Senate Rejects Redistricting Map Targeting Lone Democratic District
The proposal would have pushed the state’s primary elections for the U.S. House from June 9 to Aug. 18.
Supreme Court Rejects Florida’s Bid to Sue States Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Florida filed the lawsuit after an illegal immigrant truck driver allegedly caused a crash in Florida that killed three people.
Iranian Leader Khamenei Issues Defiant Message Amid Ongoing Negotiations
The message comes amid a tense standoff between Iran and the United States, as negotiations continue for a possible diplomatic settlement of the war.
