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4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections
May 19 marks the largest day of primary elections yet, seeing ballots cast across six states: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
Senate Advances Measure to Withdraw US Involvement in Iran Conflict
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) joined three GOP colleagues in backing the resolution, casting the decisive vote.
Trump Order Increases Scrutiny of Illegal Migrants’ Banking Activity
The order requires banks to identify red flags tied to patterns of payroll tax evasion by employers, among others.
Trump, First Lady Host Annual White House Bipartisan Congressional Picnic
Hundreds of lawmakers and their families joined senior administration officials for the traditional get-together on the South Lawn.
Chester Man Who Shot Delivery Driver Sentenced to 17 Years
The former highway superintendent also illegally possessed eight pistols.
Ninth Circuit Hears DOJ Appeal Over Oregon, California Refusal to Hand Over Voter Records
The U.S. Justice Department has sued several states over the records, which it says it needs to make sure states are complying with federal election law.
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Day in Photos: Bolivians Demand Presidential Resignation, Ballroom Proposal, and Tunisian Freedom Rally
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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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Judge Orders Georgia to Open Election Hub to Observers
A top state official said concerns over vote-aggregation inside a ’secret bunker' were mischaracterized; critics say the ruling is a win for transparency.
Hospital Group Sues Elevance Over Policy Barring Use of Non-Network Doctors
Hospitals are subject to an administrative equity penalty if they continue referring to out-of-network providers.
US Pending Home Sales Rise for 3rd Straight Month in April: NAR
The National Association of Realtors said buyers are entering the market with ‘cautious optimism’ amid economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates.
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 Endorses Paxton in Texas GOP Senate Race
Trump said he had made up his mind about the endorsement a long time ago.
Sanctuary Jurisdictions Must Comply or Face More ICE Boots on the Ground: Homan
While announcing the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul justified the need for legislation, citing the safety of local citizens.
Maduro Regime Ally Charged With Money Laundering Over Venezuelan Food Program
The U.S. Homeland Security Task Force detained Alex Nain Saab Moran in Florida after Venezuela deported him to the United States.
US Announces New Sanctions on Cuban Regime
The United States has accused Cuba’s ruling elites of contributing to the suffering of the Cuban people and the decline of the country’s economy.
Democrats Outvote GOP in Georgia as Both Sides Raise Record Sums Ahead of Primaries
Democrats led early voting 56.7 to 41.7 percent, a near-mirror reversal from 2022, as Sen. Jon Ossoff posted a $74 million pre-primary fundraising haul.
DOJ Creates $1.78 Billion Fund for Victims of ‘Weaponization’
The fund was created in exchange for the president’s dropping of a lawsuit he filed against the IRS.
US Conducts Additional Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria
The announcement of the strikes follows a May 15 operation that killed the second-in-command of ISIS globally in northeastern Nigeria.
Federal Consolidation of Wildland Firefighting Forces Will Face 1st Test This Summer
With 60 percent of the nation in drought and snowpacks at historic lows, the Trump administration seeks ‘strategic unification’ of multi-agency responders.
US Allows Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil to Expire
The temporary sanctions waiver had allowed India to purchase discounted Russian oil without penalty.
