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Senate Advances Measure to Withdraw US Involvement in Iran Conflict
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) joined three GOP colleagues in backing the resolution, casting the decisive vote.
Trump Order Increases Scrutiny of Illegal Migrants’ Banking Activity
The order requires banks to identify red flags tied to patterns of payroll tax evasion by employers, among others.
Keisha Bottoms Wins Democratic Nomination for Georgia Governor
The former Atlanta mayor will face either Lt. Gov. Burt Jones or billionaire Rick Jackson in the race for the governor’s mansion.
Chester Man Who Shot Delivery Driver Sentenced to 17 Years
The former highway superintendent also illegally possessed eight pistols.
Ninth Circuit Hears DOJ Appeal Over Oregon, California Refusal to Hand Over Voter Records
The U.S. Justice Department has sued several states over the records, which it says it needs to make sure states are complying with federal election law.
SBA Doubles Combined Loan Limits of 7(a) and 504 Loans to $10 Million
The new rule will be effective beginning July 4. ‘The Trump SBA is unleashing historic new capital,’ said SBA chief Kelly Loeffler.
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Day in Photos: Bolivians Demand Presidential Resignation, Ballroom Proposal, and Tunisian Freedom Rally
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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.
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US Pending Home Sales Rise for 3rd Straight Month in April: NAR
The National Association of Realtors said buyers are entering the market with ‘cautious optimism’ amid economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates.
Federal Government Approves Wyoming Clay Mine Project
The project will produce clay needed for cat litter and industrial uses for 20 years.
Trump–Xi Summit Ends in a Truce, Not a Breakthrough: Analysts
Boeing aircraft, beef licenses, and new bilateral trade boards led the wins, but issues over technology, tariffs, and Taiwan remained largely unaddressed.
CMS Issues Final Rule on Obamacare Changes for 2027
To ensure federal subsidies go only to those who qualify, the rule introduces stricter verification processes.
NPR Cuts Newsroom Jobs Due to Federal Funding Loss, Expected Drop in Sponsorship Revenue
The job cut announcement comes after Trump ordered a halt to taxpayer subsidies for public broadcasters amid allegations of bias.
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.
Supreme Court Directs Lower Courts to Reexamine Decisions in Voting Rights Act Cases
The high court said vote-dilution claims against Mississippi and North Dakota need to be reexamined after its recent landmark redistricting ruling.
TrumpRx Expanded to Offer 600 Generic Drugs
The clearinghouse website will also offer comparison shopping and click-through options to home-delivery pharmacies.
Trump Postpones Scheduled Attack on Iran at Request of Middle Eastern Leaders
The president says that the leaders of several Gulf Arab states asked him not to carry out the strikes.
81 Vessels Diverted, 4 Disabled Amid Iran Blockade: CENTCOM
The U.S. military released an update on its blockade of Iranian ports on Monday.
Trump, South Korea’s Lee Discuss US–China Summit After Beijing Talks
The call followed Trump’s Beijing summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
America in Photos: USS Gerald R. Ford Returns, National Police Week, and Rededicate 250
Notable moments from the past week in America.
California Mayor’s Guilty Plea Reveals China’s Infiltration of US, Analysts Say
‘Wang is far from the only asset to have embedded herself in U.S. institutions,’ one analyst said.
