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US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs
The court found the tariffs were not allowed under a 1974 trade law.
Southern Poverty Law Center Head Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
The group is alleged to have funneled more than $3 million to leaders and organizers of various white supremacist and other extremist groups.
Appeals Court Appears Likely to Reject Hegseth’s Claim Against Sen. Kelly
A lower court has blocked War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to lower the veteran senator’s retirement pay and military rank.
Texas Governor Moves to Shut Down Unauthorized ‘American Muslim University’ in Dallas
The school website advertises bachelor’s and master’s degrees in STEM fields but does not list any academic accreditations or credentials.
Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘Today’ Anchor Desk Following Abrupt Exit Mid-Broadcast
Guthrie made an unannounced exit from the program on May 6, to the concern of viewers as search for her missing mother surpasses three-month mark.
Trump Administration Announces New Rule to Counter Drone Threats
People who fly drones within the boundaries of certain sensitive sites could face fines and criminal charges under the proposal.
DOJ Alleges UCLA Illegally Used Race in Medical School Admissions
An investigation revealed the school allegedly used different academic metrics for different races when making admission decisions.
California Insurance Regulators Say State Farm Mishandled Wildfire Claims
State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.
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Widening Borrowing Gap Hints at K‑Shaped Shift in US Credit
Economic observers debate whether a ‘K’ is taking shape in retail spending.
New York Budget Framework Includes Tax on Luxury 2nd Homes in NYC
The governor announced the plan after a five-week deadlock, but lawmakers say it is not fully settled yet.
Rubio Meets With Pope Leo at the Vatican
The U.S. secretary of state, who is himself a Catholic, is on a two day visit to Rome, which will also see him meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
30 Charged in Alleged Global Insider Trading Ring Targeting Law Firm Secrets
Prosecutors claim attorneys and traders stole confidential merger information and made tens of millions over a decade.
Trump Says Talks With Iran Show Progress, Deal to End War ‘Very Possible’
The president says he has had good talks over the last 24 hours with Iran and it’s ‘very possible’ the two countries will make a deal to end the war.
US Fighter Jet Fires On, Disables Tanker Approaching Iranian Port: CENTCOM
The Iranian-flagged crude oil tanker M/T Hasna was en route to an Iranian port despite a U.S. blockade that has been in place since April 13.
US Private Payrolls Rise by 109,000 in April, Beating Estimates
Private-sector employment gains were concentrated in education and health care services.
OpenAI Cofounder Greg Brockman Defends Company’s For-Profit Pivot—and His Own $30 Billion Payday
On the witness stand, Brockman offered an alternative to plaintiff Musk’s ‘bait and switch’ narrative.
More Than 200 Children Rescued, 350 People Arrested in DOJ Operation
Those arrested were charged for crimes including sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, abuse, kidnapping, and more.
CCP Plans to Bring Up Taiwan and Strait of Hormuz in Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit: Insider
The Chinese regime intends to use increasing imports from the United States as leverage over the important issues in the summit, according to an insider.
Tennessee Begins Special Session to Redraw Congressional Map
President Donald Trump has also called for Tennessee to redraw its congressional map.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Make Final Pre-Primary Pushes to Voters
The state capital of Columbus was a focal point for all three remaining candidates ahead of the May 5 primary election.
