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Former Trump Official Files First Known ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Claim
The former official, Michael Caputo, said that he and his family were unjustly targeted by the government for political purposes.
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.
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.
‘Jefferson Still Lives’: America’s Anniversary Parties From the Past
A look at America’s past Fourth of July celebrations, from tall ships to Jefferson’s final words, and what they reveal about the nation today.
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Barring Schools From Serving Foods With Certain Additives
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined the governor for the signing ceremony.
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House Passes Key Housing Affordability Bill
Supporters say the legislation will help increase the number of new homes and lower costs. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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.
US Charges Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro With Murder Over 1996 Killing of Americans
Castro was charged with the murder of three U.S. citizens and one green card holder in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue incident.
Electric Bills Could Be 2026 Election Shocker
Americans are paying more for power while financing long overdue expansions and upgrades to the nation’s grid—and they aren’t happy about it.
Democrats Lock In Candidates to Challenge GOP in 2 Swing Pennsylvania House Districts
Election analysts with the Cook Political Report rated both races in November as toss-ups.
Scott Bessent Urges G7 Allies to Target Iran’s Finances as US Applies Fresh Sanctions
‘Now is the time to join the United States in moving aggressively,’ the Treasury secretary said.
IRS to Drop Tax Claims Against Trump as Part of Settlement
The new legal release came after the president settled his lawsuit against the IRS the day before.
Senate Confirms 49 Trump Nominees, Including Key Energy Officials
Lawmakers approved the package in an en bloc vote under Senate rules to accelerate confirmation of lower-level executive branch nominees.
American With Ebola Identified as Doctor
Dr. Peter Stafford was working in Congo when he contracted Ebola.
DOJ Permanently Drops Biden-Era Charges Against India’s Gautam Adani
Adani has not been charged or convicted in India over the bribery allegations.
US Airports Get Nearly $1 Billion for Family-Friendly Upgrades: Duffy
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded 133 grants to airports in 45 states for play areas, nursing rooms, and family security lanes.
Hegseth Campaigns for Trump-Backed Massie Challenger a Day Before Kentucky Primary
Pete Hegseth joined Ed Gallrein, who is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie in the GOP Kentucky Fourth Congressional District primary, at a May 18 rally.
Los Angeles Woman Charged With Paying Homeless People to Register to Vote
The woman has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count.
