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House to Vote on Resolution Urging Trump to Confront Xi on China’s Political Prisoners
Rep. Chris Smith is calling on the president to help free political prisoners ahead of the U.S.–China summit.
Risk to Public From Hantavirus Very Low: US Official
Seventeen Americans who were sailing on a cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak occurred have been flown to Nebraska.
Jeffries Calls on Half-Dozen Democratic States to Start ‘Aggressive’ Redistricting
The House minority leader made the announcement after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a redistricting referendum was unconstitutional.
Department of the Interior Reaches Deal With DC Golf Courses
Under the agreement, a nonprofit trust will continue operating the three public golf links in Washington.
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Hantavirus Cases Rise Among Cruise Ship Passengers as Countries Expand Quarantine Measures
U.S. officials confirmed one asymptomatic positive case among repatriated U.S. passengers.
San Francisco Immigration Court to Permanently Close This Year
The Concord Immigration Court, which will take over most of the closing court’s cases, already has a backlog and a shortage of judges.
Chinese National Sentenced for US Scheme Targeting 2,000 Elderly Victims
He has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison.
Tax Delinquency Increasing Among Federal, Retired Employees, IRS Watchdog Reveals
These individuals, numbering more than 571,000, collectively owe about $6.3 billion to the IRS.
US Citizen Appeals for Help After Chinese Police Detain Her Mother for Her Faith
The family has been unable to visit her mother, who was targeted by the Chinese regime alongside the sister of another New York resident because of their faith.
Americans Aboard Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Will Quarantine in Nebraska, Says CDC
There are 17 Americans aboard the MV Hondius, which is expected to dock in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10.
Alabama Passes Bill Authorizing New State Primary If Courts Allow Different Districts
The May 19 primary will still take place, but Gov. Ivey may call for a special election if a court rules in favor of the state’s ongoing redistricting case.
FDA Issues Update on Recall of Heart Devices After 4 Deaths Reported
The FDA added in a Thursday notice that 2,557 serious injuries associated with several types of Boston Scientific pacemakers have been reported so far.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42 Percent
While bankruptcy numbers are increasing, other economic indicators, such as employment and business sector activity, are giving mixed to positive signals.
Redistricting Battles Heat Up After Supreme Court Ruling
States, particularly in the South, are redrawing or considering redrawing their maps following a big Supreme Court decision.
Southern Poverty Law Center Head Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
The group is alleged to have funneled more than $3 million to leaders and organizers of various white supremacist and other extremist groups.
Interior Department Transfers 1.4 Million Acres to Alaska, Expands State Control Over Resources
The decision is in line with Trump’s executive order to release Alaska’s natural resources.
Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political
The justices sometimes make decisions that are unpopular, but they are based on the law, Roberts said.
