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Cuba Confirms Direct Talks With US
Cuban officials said that lifting the energy blockade was their top priority in negotiations.
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Advocates Central Bank ‘Regime Change’ in Senate Grilling
‘We are still dealing with the legacy of the policy errors in 2021 and 2022,’ Warsh told the Senate Banking Committee.
US Military Ends Influenza Vaccine Mandate
‘The War Department continues to take decisive action to once again restore freedom and strength to our joint force,’ the secretary of war said.
Air Force Extends Use of Iran Attack Plane A-10 ‘Warthog’ to 2030
The Thunderbolt II is currently deployed in Iran and was used to strike Iranian naval vessels during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM said.
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Transportation Department to Invest $7 Billion in Rail Projects
The United States has fewer metro miles per capita in operation than any other G7 nation.
How Old-School Testing Is Helping Stop Modern-Day Cheating
An oral assessment initiative at Cornell University has been well-received as higher education struggles with AI-related integrity issues.
Virginians Head to Polls for Special Election on Redistricting Map Drawn to Favor Democrats
The map laid out in the special election referendum, which could give Democrats four more House seats, would go into effect in November.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Steps Down
Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.
Iran Signals It May Skip Next US-Led Peace Talks as Israel Warns of Renewed Fighting
U.S. negotiators are heading to Pakistan for peace talks, but Iran is suggesting it might not send a delegation, accusing Washington of bad-faith diplomacy.
Trump Says US Seized an Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, Blew Hole in Engine
The ship, called the Touska, attempted to get past a U.S. military blockade that has been in effect since April 13, the president said.
Trump Says US Negotiators Will Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks With Iran
The president said Iran had violated a ceasefire agreement by firing shots on April 18 aimed at a French ship and freighter from the UK.
Trump, IRS Enter Settlement Talks Over $10 Billion Tax Returns Lawsuit
The president requested a 90-day court pause.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Nexstar-Tegna Merger Amid Antitrust Lawsuit
Nexstar said it intends to appeal the ruling, adding that is looking forward to presenting its case on its merits.
$521 Billion Fraud Landscape: What to Know
A federal watchdog estimated that the government lost between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud.
Inside the Competitions That Prepare the Army’s Infantry for Future Fights
Fort Benning hosted the Army’s Infantry Week, with five competitions to test strength, teamwork, and technical proficiency across ground combat disciplines.
