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Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Revive Congressional Map That Favors Democrats
The Virginia Supreme Court last week invalidated a referendum that saw voters approve a redrawn U.S. House map that aims to flip four Republican seats blue.
Supreme Court Extends Order Allowing Access to Abortion Pill
A federal judge previously said a state lawsuit against mifepristone can’t move forward until federal regulators complete their review of the drug.
Trump Admin Unveils Moms.gov Website for Mothers and Young Families
The HHS-run site aims to connect families with maternal health resources, community health centers, and pregnancy support information.
US Existing Home Sales Flat in April: NAR
Sales rebounded to a 0.2 percent increase in April from a 3.6 percent decline in March, but showed little ‘spring’ during the peak homebuying season.
Cruise Ship Docks in Florida After Norovirus Sickens 145
The outbreak is the second major foodborne illness reported on the cruise line this year.
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Risk to Public From Hantavirus Very Low: US Official
Seventeen Americans who were sailing on a cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak occurred have been flown to Nebraska.
San Francisco Immigration Court to Permanently Close This Year
The Concord Immigration Court, which will take over most of the closing court’s cases, already has a backlog and a shortage of judges.
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Criminal Hackers Used AI to Find, Weaponize Software Flaw, Google Says
The disclosure comes as experts warn that AI could help both criminal groups and state-backed hackers find security holes faster than they can be patched.
Jeffries Calls on Half-Dozen Democratic States to Start ‘Aggressive’ Redistricting
The House minority leader made the announcement after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a redistricting referendum was unconstitutional.
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.
Trump Says Polish, Moldovan Detainees Released by Belarus, Russia With US Help
President Donald Trump said that Polish President Karol Nawrocki had asked for U.S. help during their talks last year.
US Ambassador Says Admin Pushing for UN Security Council Resolution on Iran
Ambassador Mike Waltz said that the resolution would condemn Iran’s attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Strike Destroys Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 2
The operation marked the latest U.S. military strike targeting suspected narcotics trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.
Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Clear the Way for New Congressional Map
The state argues that the high court’s recent ruling on race and redistricting required it to adjust its electoral map.
Moolenaar Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Land Purchases Near US Sensitive Sites
Under the proposed legislation, any land purchase by a foreign adversary near a sensitive U.S. site is a national security threat.
Trump Announces 3-Day Ceasefire in Russia–Ukraine War
The ceasefire will start May 9 and last until May 11, the president said.
Department of War Begins UFO Files Release
Long-discussed files including footage of unidentified flying objects and flying discs, documented between June 1947 and July 1968, were released on May 8.
Chinese EV Makers Playing Long Game for US Market, Analysts Say
Shut out of the U.S. market, Chinese automakers are investing in Mexico, exploring Canada and designing EVs that match North American consumer preferences.
Rubio’s Italy Visit Will Ease Tensions but Not Necessarily Close the Gap, Analysts Say
They said the Italian leader’s response to disagreements between Trump and the pope reflected mounting domestic pressure ahead of her reelection bid in 2027.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Birth of Baby
Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, a real estate developer, also have a 1-year-old son, Nicolas, who turns 2 in July.
