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Senate Confirms 49 Trump Nominees, Including Key Energy Officials
Lawmakers approved the package in an en bloc vote under Senate rules to accelerate confirmation of lower-level executive branch nominees.
Pelosi Endorses Successor in Race for Her House Seat
Pelosi backed Supervisor Connie Chan over polling leader Scott Wiener and former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti two weeks before the June 2 primary.
OpenAI Verdict a Diversion From Coming Wave of AI Litigation, Lawyer Says
A jury swiftly rejected Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, clearing the way for the AI giant’s planned IPO and escalating debate over AI governance.
Appeals Court Strikes Down New York’s Concealed Carry Law for Private Property
The Second Circuit upheld the state’s ban on guns in public parks but rejected a rule covering private businesses open to the public.
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State Department Stops Visa Services for 3 African Nations Amid Outbreak
There have been at least 500 suspected cases and 131 suspected deaths associated with the outbreak, according to the World Health Organization.
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.
3 Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting; 2 Suspects Dead: Police
‘This is every community’s worst nightmare,’ San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.
US Announces Fresh 30-Day Sanctions Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to ‘Vulnerable Nations’
Following Bessent’s announcement, a pair of Democratic senators criticized the move as an ‘indefensible gift’ to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump to Seek DOJ Investigation of Mail-In Ballot Error in Maryland
The state Board of Elections said that some voters had received the wrong party’s ballot for the June primary because of a vendor error.
Judge Allows Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack to Be Used as Evidence
Evidence found during the search at the time of his arrest had been ruled inadmissible.
Jury Rules Against Elon Musk in His Lawsuit Against OpenAI
The jury ruled that Musk had filed his lawsuit too late.
Greer Says US May Act on China Overcapacity as New Trade Boards Take Shape
The White House said China agreed to purchase at least $17 billion per year in U.S. agricultural products through 2028.
Senate Parliamentarian Rejects White House Ballroom Funding in Reconciliation Bill
Republicans had pursued including the funding alongside a $73 billion funding package for immigration enforcement operations through 2029.
Thousands Attend ‘Rededicate 250’ Prayer Celebration on National Mall
Americans gathered in the nation’s capital to kick off festivities honoring the country’s 250th anniversary.
A Scholar Escaped China Two Decades Ago. Now He’s Warning About Beijing’s Infiltration in America.
Having walked out of Chinese communist indoctrination, a scholar and historian hopes to offer America an antidote.
New Air Traffic Control Facilities to Launch in 8 US Airports: Transportation Department
Federal Contract Towers at 41 airports are also set to be upgraded.
Louisiana Holds Limited Primaries After US House Primaries Moved to Fall
The marquee contest is the Republican Senate primary, where incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a difficult reelection fight.
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Attempt to Revive Congressional Map
The new ruling leaves intact a Virginia Supreme Court decision that found that the process leading up to the recent referendum suffered from legal defects.
