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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.
Taiwan Presses for US Arms Support After Trump Says Decision Pending
The U.S. president said he must speak with Taiwan’s leader before deciding whether to proceed with the record arms sales package for Taipei.
Trump Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ US–Japan Alliance in Call With Takaichi After Beijing Summit
For Japan, Taiwan is closely tied to its own security debate and to the U.S. military posture in the western Pacific.
Trump Admin Reports Full Year of Zero Releases at the Southern Border
According to CBP, there were 215,876 encounters at the border this fiscal year, down 13 percent from the number recorded in the month of April 2024 alone.
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Consumers Sue Amazon for Not Refunding Trump Tariff Costs
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon has refused to seek tariff refunds due to political and commercial interests.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
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Trump Says US, Nigerian Armed Forces Kill Second-in-Command of ISIS
The U.S. president said the ISIS leader killed in the operation was identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
South Carolina Lawmakers Begin Special Session to Discuss Redistricting
Gov. Henry McMaster ordered state lawmakers to convene for a special session starting May 15.
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over State’s Mask Ban on Federal Officers
Connecticut enacted the law with a goal of increased oversight of federal agents. The DOJ said it endangers officers.
Customs and Border Protection Seizes Historic Level of Fentanyl
CBP eclipsed 100 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized this fiscal year as the Trump administration delivered a year of zero releases at the border.
CDC Director: No Hantavirus Cases in United States
The risk to the general public remains extremely low, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said.
Key Takeaways From Trump’s China Visit
Trump welcomed China’s new purchase commitments but noted there has been no breakthrough on the release of Jimmy Lai.
US Pledges $1.8 Billion in Additional Funding for UN Humanitarian Aid
‘This isn’t the end to our efforts, in fact, it’s just the latest step,’ said Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Federal Judge Blocks Certain Provisions of Texas Immigration Law
The judge said the Texas law ‘could open the door to each state passing its own version of immigration laws.’
New ATF Director Vows to Refocus From Lawful Gun Owners to Violent Criminals
Cekada testified on how the agency would handle gun owner-related sensitive data, why it has proposed 34 new rules, and if it has an illegal firearms registry.
Trump Departs China After 2-Day Talks With Xi
The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues during the Beijing summit, including economic cooperation, fentanyl, Taiwan, and Iran.
US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the chief’s exit on May 14.
Kansas Officials Say 3 Residents Saw ‘High-Risk Exposure’ to Hantavirus
The outbreak was reported on a cruise ship earlier this month.
Trump, Xi Find Common Ground on Iran, White House Says
Trump invited Xi to visit the United States in September.
In Georgia, No Trump Endorsement as 3 Republicans Vie to Challenge Sen. Ossoff
President Donald Trump has not thrown his weight behind a candidate ahead of Election Day, May 19. The contest will likely head to runoff.
