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Michigan Special Election to Decide Control of State Senate
A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.
Trump Says US Economy Is Booming Despite Iran War
The president hosted more than 130 small-business owners representing manufacturing, food production, defense, energy, and retail.
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.
NOAA OKs First Deep-Sea Mining Plan for Critical Minerals in Pacific Ocean
The permit still needs to meet environmental approvals before The Metals Company can start work.
Gap Cofounder Doris Fisher Dies at 94; Helped Grow Jeans Store Into Fashion Powerhouse
She drew on the idea of the ‘generation gap’ to name the brand, which began with one San Francisco store in 1969 and grew to revolutionize fashion retail.
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US Signals Global Scope for Naval Mission ‘Project Freedom’
U.S. officials warn that disruptions in Hormuz could set precedents for other key global shipping routes.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
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Top House Democrat Launches Campaign for New York to Join Mid-Decade Redistricting Fight
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is dispatching Rep. Joe Morelle to meet with Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders this week.
Supreme Court Declines to Block State From Investigating Doctors Who Question COVID Policies
Lower courts issued contradictory rulings on whether doctors’ free speech rights were violated by the state policy.
NATO Members Have Gotten Trump’s Message on Military Base Usage: Rutte
The Trump administration has been critical of its European NATO allies for failing to adequately support the United States during Operation Epic Fury.
DOJ to Enforce Subpoena Against Hospital to Investigate Transgender Treatments for Minors
The department has filed the case after the hospital failed to comply with a subpoena issued in July last year.
US Attorney Pirro Says Evidence Shows Agent Was Shot by Suspect’s Gun During DC Dinner
A preliminary hearing for the suspected gunman is scheduled for May 8.
250 Years: Old North Church Is the Living Story of America
Best known for its role in the American Revolution, the Christ Church in the City of Boston is still home to a thriving Episcopal congregation.
Supreme Court Considers Trump’s TPS Policies
Immigration has been at the center of President Donald Trump' s second term. Now, it’s in the hands of the Supreme Court to render their decision.
Readers Weigh In on How DC Lawmakers Managed DHS Shutdown: Epoch Survey
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was shut down for 11 weeks.
US Sanctions China-Based Oil Terminal, Ship Managers Amid Iran Sanctions Regime
The move is directed at a Chinese terminal operator responsible for importing tens of millions of barrels of Iranian crude.
Day in Photos: Astronauts at NYSE, Strikes in Lebanon, and Nepal Demolitions
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says US Naval Blockade Causing Iran Economy to Collapse
A statement from Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei indicated the country is developing ‘new rules’ to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Federal Judge Rejects USCIS Pause on Immigration Applications
The U.S. District Court in Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction, requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to lift adjudicative holds.
Medicaid Withholds Additional $91 Million in Funding for Minnesota
A total of $350 million in Medicaid dollars that Minnesota expected has now been frozen, administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said.
