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Solar Power Generation to Exceed Coal for First Time in Texas Grids
Total U.S. energy production hit a new record in 2025, with natural gas, crude oil, and coal being the top three energy sources.
US to Invest $3 Billion in Rebuilding Aging Bridges
More than 41,000 bridges in the United States are deemed to be in poor condition.
Closing Arguments in High-Stakes OpenAI Trial Focus on Reputation, Character
Final statements focused on the credibility of rival tech moguls Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with the future of an $852 billion company at stake.
South Carolina Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting, Budget
The special session would likely attempt to draw new borders for Rep. Jim Clyburn’s (D-S.C.) district, the sole Democrat-held seat in the state.
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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.
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.
Chinese Community Surprised by Eileen Wang’s Guilty Plea
Local officials said Chinese Americans should be careful to avoid being exploited by the CCP.
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US Completes Secret Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium From Venezuela
About 30 pounds of the material was removed from a shuttered reactor.
‘Perverted’ Forced Organ Harvesting Gets Spotlight in Congress
‘Nazi-like atrocities that are being committed in 2026—it’s getting worse,’ the China commission co-chair says.
Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz
Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.
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.
US Retail Sales Rise for 3rd Straight Month on Higher Gas Prices
Consumer spending remained robust, even excluding the pain at the pump.
Cuba’s Energy Minister Says Nation Is Completely Out of Diesel, Fuel Oil
The U.S. State Department said it was restating Washington’s ‘generous offer to provide additional direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people.’
Online Platforms Must Comply With Take It Down Act: FTC
Victims, including minors, must be protected from people who produce nonconsensual intimate images or deepfakes for ‘depraved motives,’ the FTC chair said.
Trump Holds High-Stakes Meeting With Xi in Beijing
Key issues expected to dominate the summit include the trade war, the conflict in Iran, human rights, and Taiwan.
Thousands Parade Through Manhattan to Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day
One parade participant said practicing Falun Gong has brought ‘true joy rather than fleeting happiness.’
CIA Analysts Believed COVID-19 Came From Lab, Leaders Buried Assessments: Whistleblower
James Erdman III, a senior CIA operations officer, disclosed details during testimony on Capitol Hill.
US Producer Inflation Posts Biggest Jump Since March 2022
Energy and services fueled a spike in wholesale inflation.
Nebraska Sen. Ricketts to Face Off Against Democrat-Supported Independent in November
Democratic Party leadership was not going to put up a general election candidate in order to build support around Independent candidate Dan Osborn.
Tennessee Legislature Strips All Democrats of Committee Assignments After Redistricting Protests
The move followed days of disruptive protests during a special session to redistrict congressional maps.
