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Readers Weigh In on How DC Lawmakers Managed DHS Shutdown: Epoch Survey
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was shut down for 11 weeks.
Congress Reacts to Redistricting Decision by Supreme Court
States have already taken action in light of the ruling.
Carmakers Draw on Pickups, Tariff Refunds, and Service Revenue Amid EV Losses
GM and Ford included expected tariff refunds in their first-quarter earnings results.
Trump Says Administration Offered Spirit Airlines Final Proposal to Rescue Company
The president said an announcement on the result could come soon.
Truck Driver Last Seen at a Florida Rest Stop Is Found Dead in Georgia
The FBI is investigating the death of a truck driver whose body and semitrailer were found in different areas of southeastern Georgia.
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Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuban Regime
The president’s order imposes new restrictions and targets anyone complicit in human rights violations.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
Pakistani National Pleads Guilty to Running International Human Smuggling Operation
Abbas Ali Haider faces up to 10 years in federal prison for taking $40,000 each from Pakistani people to help them illegally cross the U.S. southern border.
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US Proposes ‘Board of Trade’ With China in Key Pre-Summit Call
The board would oversee trade in everyday commercial goods that do not involve national security.
Texas Judge Enforces DOJ Subpoena Over Cross-Sex Hormones for Minors
The Justice Department issued the subpoena last July, but the hospital had not complied.
Trump Tells Congress Iran Hostilities ‘Terminated’ on War Powers Deadline
The 1973 War Powers Resolution states a president must end hostile U.S. military action within 60 days, unless Congress authorizes further action.
Senators Warn of China’s Expanding Role in Undersea Sabotage
‘The Chinese military has conducted research into cable‑cutting technologies,’ said Sen. Jim Risch.
DOJ Seeks Nationwide Enforcement of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court on April 29 struck down a map creating a second black-majority congressional district in Louisiana.
Trump Says Agent Shot at Correspondents’ Dinner Was Not Hit by Friendly Fire
The federal agent was injured during an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington.
Trump Signs DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown
The department had been partially shuttered for 76 days, resulting in long Transportation Security Administration lines at airports nationwide.
Senate Passes Rule Banning Members From Trading on Prediction Markets
The rule, which received unanimous approval, was designed to stop lawmakers and their staffers from insider trading.
DC Shooting Suspect Cole Allen Drops Bid for Release From Prison
Allen’s attorneys said he will no longer oppose his detention, for now.
US Charges Mexican Governor, Officials for Allegedly Aiding Sinaloa Cartel
They are alleged to have taken part in a conspiracy to export “massive amounts” of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl into the United States.
Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin
The leaders discussed a temporary truce to mark the May 9 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
Texas Attorney General Sues Houston-Area Center Accused of ‘Birth Tourism’ Scheme
Texas has sued a China-linked operation the Attorney General’s office said has claimed responsibility for ‘1,000+ American-born babies.’
Jerome Powell to Remain on Fed Board After His Term as Chair Ends
Despite planning to retire, Powell believes he has ‘no choice’ but stay in his seat on the Board of Governors.
