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West Virginia Senate Race to Pit GOP Incumbent Against Public Interest Attorney
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s primary win all but guarantees a general election victory in the nation’s second-most Republican state.
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.
David Venturella to Be New Acting Chief for ICE: DHS Spokesperson
Venturella will succeed acting director Todd Lyons, who will leave the agency at the end of May.
Postal Service Wants to Raise Rates on PO Boxes, Hazardous Shipments
If its request is approved, the cost of renting post office boxes will rise by 3 percent in July. The agency lost $9 billion in 2025.
Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,800 Vehicles After Robotaxi Enters Flooded Roadway
Waymo autonomous vehicles may slow but not stop after detecting a potentially untraversable flooded lane, a report shows.
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4 Democrats Aim for GOP Congressman’s New Jersey Seat
A Navy pilot, a physician, a former Small Business Administration senior official, and an entrepreneur compete for a chance to face Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
California Mayor to Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent: What to Know
Her former campaign treasurer was already convicted on the same charge.
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Trump–Xi Summit Shifts Focus to Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Insiders
As Trump prepares to visit Beijing, insiders say growing concerns over Iran and global energy security have moved ahead of trade on the summit agenda.
Netflix Sued by Texas for Allegedly Spying on Children
The lawsuit also accuses the streaming giant of using addictive design features to keep children engaged on the platform.
South Carolina Senate Votes Against Extending Session, Putting Redistricting in Jeopardy
If the redistricting effort is ultimately successful, the primary would be delayed from June 9 to Aug. 11.
US Accuses UN Agencies of Pushing ‘Replacement Migration’
The State Department said U.N.-backed NGOs undermined Western sovereignty, citing routes through Central America and the Mediterranean.
Interior Department Eliminates Rule That Made Conservation a Use of Public Lands
The department said the 2024 rule was contrary to the Bureau of Land Management’s mandate and statutory authority.
Vaccine Researcher Extradited to US, Arraigned on Fraud Charges
Poul Thorsen allegedly stole more than $1 million in U.S. grant money.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Alabama to Adopt New House Map That Removes Majority-Black District
The state had argued that the high court’s recent ruling on race and redistricting required it to adjust its electoral map.
2 Americans Test Positive or Show Symptoms of Hantavirus: What to Know
Eighteen Americans are being quarantined after being flown in from the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump to Press Xi on Political Prisoners During China Visit
‘It raises the reputational cost to the relationship and affects China’s standing in the world,’ Rep. Chris Smith said.
1 American Tests Positive for Hantavirus, Another Showing Symptoms: HHS
The two individuals are among 17 American passengers evacuated from MV Hondius.
Acting CDC Director Says Hantavirus Outbreak ‘Is Not COVID’
Bhattacharya said that hantavirus is ’very difficult' to contract and that person-to-person transmission is rare.
US Forces Prevent 70 Tankers From Entering or Leaving Iranian Ports
The vessels have a carrying capacity of more than 166 million barrels of Iranian oil worth over $13 billion.
Trump Says He’s Not Replacing FDA Chief Makary
President Donald Trump has rejected the notion that he was planning to hire a replacement for FDA commissioner Marty Makary.
