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Beijing’s Bid to Block US Sanctions on Chinese Refineries Will Have Limited Impact, Analysts Say
‘Beijing, while unwilling to appear weak, faces limited practical scope for retaliation in the international market,’ said one expert.
South Carolina House Committee Advances Bid for Congressional Redistricting
The GOP-led committee moved to reshape the state’s U.S. House map ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
US Authorities Seize More Than 3,400 Pounds of Cocaine in Marine Operations
The seizures come as U.S. forces intensify strikes against narco-trafficking vessels linked to designated terrorist organizations overseas.
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4 Key Points From New White House Counterterror Strategy
The new strategy document lists cartels and violent left-wing groups, alongside Islamic extremists, as the three major terror threat categories.
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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‘Muslim-Only’ Water Park Event Canceled by Texas City
The event was to celebrate Eid al-Adha, an annual Islamic celebration, and was promoted as being for only Muslims.
A Late Spring Snowstorm Slams Colorado, Closing Schools and Disrupting Commuters
A late spring snowstorm eased across parts of Colorado after closing schools, snarling flights and turning roads slushy on Wednesday.
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.
Michigan Special Election to Decide Control of State Senate
A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.
DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The governor and other Republicans previously said that the Supreme Court case was one reason why redistricting was brought up in a special session.
