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Trump to Posthumously Award ‘Man in the Red Bandana’ the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Welles Crowther is remembered for wearing a red bandana to save at least 18 people from the South Tower after the 9/11 attacks.
US Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Over Munitions Needs for Iran War
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says the Trump administration is delaying the major Taiwan arms package to prioritize weapons for the Iran conflict.
Day in Photos: Cholitas March, Venezuelans’ Repatriation, and Bird Show in Qatar
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Disney Asks FCC to Declare ‘The View’ a News Show, Exempt From Equal Time Rule
The public can comment on Disney’s request for the daytime talk show to be exempt from the federal rule.
Wall Street Review: S&P 500 Rallies for 8th Week, Dow Hits New Record High
The rallies come despite elevated bond yields and signs of an economic slowdown.
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Pentagon Releases Second Batch of UFO, UAP Files
The newly declassified records included reports of unexplained sightings near a New Mexico military facility from 1948 to 1950.
Surgeon General Advisory Warns About Screen Time for Children
‘Harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health concern,’ the advisory states.
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Gas Prices Drag US Consumer Sentiment to Fresh Low in May
‘Consumers appear worried that inflation will increase and proliferate beyond fuel prices,’ said University of Michigan’s consumers survey director.
Trump Says He Won’t Go to Son’s Wedding
‘I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington,’ the president said.
US Central Command Says More Than 100 Ships Redirected, Disabled in Iran Blockade
As of Friday, 97 commercial ships heading to or from Iran were redirected and four were disabled, the United States said.
Back From Greenland, Gov. Landry Says US Can Right Wrong of Its Post-Cold War Departure
The special envoy said policies to draw Greenland closer to the United States could be enacted in a six- to eight-month time frame.
Rubio: ICE Arrests Sister of Cuban Regime-Linked Executive
The secretary of state said on X that he terminated Adys Morera’s permanent resident status. She will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
Trump’s Triumphal Arch Approved by Federal Commission
The arch would commemorate America’s 250th birthday and create a permanent landmark in a city already defined by its monuments.
DOJ Charges 15 Over $90 Million Minnesota Fraud Schemes
‘This is the beginning of our work in Minnesota,’ says Colin McDonald, assistant attorney general for the National Fraud Enforcement Division.
Trump Eases EPA Refrigerant Regulations in Move Aimed at Lowering Grocery Prices
Administration officials estimate that Americans will save approximately $2.4 billion from the new guidelines.
Trump Admin Announces $2.9 Billion Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
The funding is being allocated based on the location of roughly 4 million lead service lines.
Day in Photos: Montenegro Marks Independence, Raúl Castro Indicted, and Academy Commencement Ceremony
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says He Will Speak Directly With Taiwanese President as US Considers Arms Sales
No U.S. president has had a direct call with a Taiwanese president since Washington switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979.
South Carolina House Passes Redistricting Map Targeting Rep. Clyburn’s District
The state Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed congressional map on May 20.
US Targets Hamas Support Networks
All property in the United States belonging to individuals sanctioned as part of this effort is now frozen.
