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House Passes Key Housing Affordability Bill
Supporters say the legislation will help increase the number of new homes and lower costs. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Federal Government Launches Operation to Find Missing Foster Children, 13 Recovered
The operation builds on ‘Project Hope,’ another similar initiative launched during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Man Charged After 42 Illegal Immigrants Found Hidden Inside Truck at US-Mexico Border
Thirteen of those found in the truck face immigration charges, while the remainder are expected to be immediately deported from the United States.
Trump Administration Taps Stephanie Haridopolos as Temporary Surgeon General
The Senate has not confirmed any of the president’s nominees for surgeon general during his second term.
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Trump Orders Federal Reserve to Review Fintech Companies’ Access to Payment Accounts
The order calls for integration of digital assets and financial technology into ‘traditional financial services and payment systems.’
Texas Attorney General Claims Muslim School Misrepresented Itself as University
Paxton is suing the Texas American Muslim University in Dallas, alleging the school was not authorized to offer degrees.
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DOJ Won’t Recommend Pardon of Epstein Accomplice Maxwell, Blanche Says
The acting attorney general appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Electric Bills Could Be 2026 Election Shocker
Americans are paying more for power while financing long overdue expansions and upgrades to the nation’s grid—and they aren’t happy about it.
DOJ Task Force Will Tour 15 Cities to Combat Anti-Semitism
The tour aims to tackle rising concerns head-on by encouraging more reports of bias.
Trump-Backed Andy Barr Wins GOP Nomination in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
The election marks the first open primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) since 1972.
DIY Homeowners Spur Springtime Sales at Home Depot
The company’s net earnings fell by 4.2 percent year over year.
Trump Says He’s Given Iran ‘Two or Three Days’
The president had earlier announced he was holding off on pre-planned military strikes.
LA County’s Mental Health, Addiction Programs Could Provide a National Model, Says Kennedy
County leaders met with the health secretary in hopes of galvanizing federal support for tackling addiction and homelessness.
Primaries Held in 6 States: What to Watch
Georgia voters will cast ballots in high-profile primaries for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and several statewide offices.
DC Cracking Down on ‘Teen Takeovers,’ Will Begin Prosecuting Parents
‘These are not kids being kids. This is criminal conduct,’ U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said.
EPA Proposes Giving Water Systems More Time to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’
The change would give some systems two more years to take out two forms of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Maryland to Resend Thousands of Mail-In Primary Ballots After Error, Official Says
The Maryland Board of Elections announced on May 15 that some voters got the wrong party’s ballot for the primary.
Trump Drops $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS
The notice of voluntary dismissal was filed amid ongoing talks to settle the case to avoid protracted litigation.
