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Acting AG Blanche Says It Was ‘Not Just’ Comey’s Seashell Post That Led to Indictment
‘Rest assured that it’s not just the Instagram post that leads somebody to get indicted,’ the acting attorney general said.
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.
Man Arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club After Security Incident, Authorities Say
The individual was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting without violence.
Big Tech Posts Strong Earnings as AI Spending Pressures Cash Flow
Despite strong earnings numbers, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta failed to win over investors.
How a New Mexico Town Kept Its Drive-In Alive After COVID-19
What began as a community engagement experiment has since become a lasting fixture in Los Lunas, New Mexico.
How a Law Intended to Prevent Surprise Medical Bills Increased Patient Costs
Under the law’s arbitration system, out-of-network providers win most disputes, collecting payments well above Medicare and in-network rates.
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DC Shooting Suspect Requests Suicide Status Removed
Cole Allen’s lawyers say in newly-filed court documents that his conditions in jail amount to ‘violations of his rights.’
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.
Ex-Twitter CEO’s AI Startup Valued at $2 Billion After Funding Round
Agrawal was Twitter’s chief technology officer from 2017 to 2021, then its CEO until he was fired in 2022.
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Trump Says He Will Review New Iranian Peace Plan, but Doubts It Will Be Acceptable
The U.S. president said on Saturday ‘it’s a possibility’ he could order new combat operations against Iran.
New Homebuyers in Some Cities Face Double the Property Taxes of Their Neighbors
The longer a homeowner remains in the house, and the faster the home values rise, the wider the property tax gaps grows, according to a new study.
Qatari-Donated Jet to Be Used as Interim Air Force One Starting This Summer
The current plane Trump uses for Air Force One is more than three decades old.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Rescue Efforts Fall Short
All flights have been canceled as Spirit halts operations, bringing a major U.S. budget airline to a sudden end after months of restructuring.
Wall Street Review: Nasdaq Closes Above 25,000 for 1st Time Ever on Strong Tech Earnings
Market volatility dropped sharply.
Trump Announces Tariff Increase to 25 Percent on Cars and Trucks From EU
The import tax will go into effect next week, the president said.
US Moves to Release up to 92.5 Million Barrels of Oil From Reserves
The release is structured as an ‘emergency exchange’ that oil companies must return later.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Louisiana From Halting House Primaries
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in the Middle District of Louisiana seeks to block state officials from suspending U.S. House primary elections.
Trump Creates Clearinghouse Site for Individual Retirement Accounts
TrumpIRA will enable low- and middle-income Americans to shop for retirement plans eligible for a federal matching contribution.
Bessent, Rubio Speak With Chinese Officials About Trump–Xi Summit
Rubio and China’s diplomat also discussed the Iran war and Taiwan, according to a readout.
House Passes Funding Bill for DHS, Sending to Trump’s Desk
The bill goes to Trump’s desk and will end a shutdown that began on Feb. 14.
In Charts: Communist Cuba’s Lights Dim Amid US Oil Blockade
Havana may be forced to the negotiation table to restore the island nation’s energy lifeline, following the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Maduro.
