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Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Halt Wind, Solar Approvals
The ruling halts five federal measures that tightened permitting and slowed wind and solar projects, with the court saying the plaintiffs will likely succeed.
Medicare Extends Interim Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs, Suspends Pilot Program
Insurers had been scheduled to cover the GLP-1 medications, but pushed back against the plan.
USDA, Palantir Strike $300 Million Deal to Modernize Farm Programs, Strengthen Security
Partnership aims to streamline services for farmers while addressing supply chain risks and concern over foreign influence, such as China purchasing farmland.
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Los Angeles Schools Move to Limit Classroom Screen Time
The new policy follows an earlier cellphone ban as the district seeks balance between technology use and student well-being.
Nebraska Agrees to Halt In-State Tuition, Scholarship Programs for Illegal Immigrants
The Justice Dept. has been successful in challenging similar laws in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, and lawsuits are pending in other states.
Man Allegedly Attacks Elderly Falun Gong Practitioner in Southern California
Witnesses say the man attempted to destroy Falun Gong-related materials and then assaulted May Zhang multiple times.
Trump Raises Concerns Over China’s Role After Seizure of Iran-Linked Vessel
The U.S. president pointed to a ‘gift from China’ aboard the intercepted ship, as some warn Beijing may be aiding Tehran’s military supply chain.
Pentagon Lays Out Record $1.5 Trillion Budget Request: 6 Takeaways
The $1.5 trillion request seeks to boost shipbuilding, drone technology, and other key defense priorities.
Florida Launches Criminal Investigation Into OpenAI Over Campus Shooting
The company said that its ChatGPT chatbot is not responsible for the mass shooting a year ago at Florida State University.
US Retail Sales Jump in March as Higher Gas Prices Lift Spending
Consumers kept buying as fuel costs surged, with goods and services also posting a solid monthly gain.
US, Chile Sign Agreements to Boost Critical Minerals Investment, Security Cooperation
The agreements follow talks with Chilean officials on regional security threats and expanded bilateral cooperation.
House Ethics Panel Requests Victims Come Forward After 2 Lawmakers Resign
The House Ethics Committee revealed 20 misconduct investigations since 2017, with five cases left unnamed.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Steps Down
Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.
Iran Signals It May Skip Next US-Led Peace Talks as Israel Warns of Renewed Fighting
U.S. negotiators are heading to Pakistan for peace talks, but Iran is suggesting it might not send a delegation, accusing Washington of bad-faith diplomacy.
Trump Says US Seized an Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, Blew Hole in Engine
The ship, called the Touska, attempted to get past a U.S. military blockade that has been in effect since April 13, the president said.
Trump Says US Negotiators Will Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks With Iran
The president said Iran had violated a ceasefire agreement by firing shots on April 18 aimed at a French ship and freighter from the UK.
