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Operation Checkmate Results in Arrests of 52 Illegal Immigrants, Including 36 Truck Drivers
Most of the arrested illegal truckers were from India, with a few from Russia, Mexico, and El Salvador.
Trump Signs Proclamation to Adjust Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports
The tariff rate on agricultural equipment will be lowered to 15 percent.
International Flight Processing at Newark Airport Will Continue: Mullin
He previously said he could pull customs agents from the airport, which could lead to impacts on processing international flights and cargo.
LA Sheriff Says Immigration Enforcement Activities Not Expected at FIFA World Cup
Los Angeles will host eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium.
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Dissidents Rally Outside Chinese Embassy, Seeking Release of Mother, Sister
The gathering in Washington came ahead of the 37th anniversary of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square massacre, also a taboo subject in China.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
Burned Mail-In Ballots, Vandalism Reported in Los Angeles Days Before Election
People who may see suspicious activity involving ballots or election matters are advised to report it to the LA County Clerk and Registrar’s Office.
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16 Arrested, Drugs Seized in Raid on Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Oklahoma City
The investigation into black-market marijuana trafficking also targeted possible human trafficking and money laundering, authorities said.
New York Banned Phones in School—Teachers Say Kids Are Social Again
Teachers said students are more attentive, respectful, and engaged. Meanwhile, a national study found no meaningful improvement in test scores.
Hearing in Charlie Kirk Slaying Will Remain Open to Public, Judge Rules
The Utah judge also set a June 12 hearing on defense allegations that prosecutors’ public statements violated a gag order in the case of Tyler James Robinson.
US Moves to Restrict China’s Access to Advanced AI Chips
The guidance comes amid broader debate over Nvidia chip sales to China and U.S. efforts to protect advanced semiconductor technology.
Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran
The president gave an update on negotiations between Washington and Tehran in a weekend interview.
Organizers Say Trump to Open 250th Event, Some Artists Withdraw
Five out of nine artists scheduled to perform as part of a planned concert series have pulled out, citing politics and security concerns.
Hegseth Stresses Need for Defense Burden-Sharing in Indo-Pacific to Check China
‘For too long, the security of this region has rested disproportionately on American military power,’ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.
Trump Backs Pamela Evette in South Carolina Governor’s Race
The move comes as endorsements from the president demonstrate heavy influence in Republican primaries across the country.
Trump Directs Agencies to Align With Study Recommending Fewer Childhood Vaccines
The president’s order references a scientific assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services issued earlier this year.
Texas Man Charged for Allegedly Threatening Violence Against Erika Kirk
Jacob Wenske allegedly suggested in a Facebook post that he wanted to bomb an event with the Turning Point USA CEO.
Louisiana Legislature Passes Congressional Map That Eliminates One Majority-Black District
State lawmakers started redistricting talks after the Supreme Court ruled that race could not be a key factor when drawing electoral maps.
Prescription Drug Trade-Off: Lower Premiums, Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs in Vertical Integration
Patients without extra financial help paid nearly 40 percent more in out-of-pocket costs in vertically integrated plans, the federal audit found.
Supreme Court Rules Jury Selection Was Botched in Mississippi Death Penalty Case
The high court ruled the trial judge misapplied a legal precedent dealing with selecting jurors.
