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Coast Guard Offloads $28 Million Worth of Seized Cocaine in Miami Beach
The seizures were part of Operation Pacific Viper, which accelerated counter-drug operations in the Eastern Pacific, a primary corridor for traffickers.
State Department Expands Visa Restrictions to Counter Adversaries in Western Hemisphere
The Trump administration banned 26 unnamed individuals from entry into the U.S., and laid the groundwork for action against others who undermine U.S. interests.
NY Loses Nearly $74 Million for Not Revoking Commercial Driver’s Licenses Unlawfully Issued to Foreigners
A federal audit showed more than half of the trucking licenses issued to foreigners in the state were granted illegally.
US Forces to Join Combat Drills in Philippines to Show Commitment to Asia While Fighting Iran
More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines.
Police Respond to Bomb Threat at the Home of Pope Leo’s Brother
An investigation found no evidence of explosives.
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FDA Issues Notice of Nationwide Recall of Common Anxiety Medication
A U.S. company is recalling Xanax, or alprazolam, because it failed to meet dissolution specifications, according to an FDA notice.
Chicago Mayor, K–12 School Leaders at Odds Over May 1 Anti-Trump Protest Plan
An opposition group says, ‘Chicago could stand alone as the ONLY major city shutting down schools for this.’
AI Boom Sends San Francisco Home Prices to Record High
Redfin said the city’s booming tech sector and tight inventory helped make it the nation’s most expensive major metro.
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More Young Men Than Young Women Now Say Religion Is ‘Very Important’ to Them, Gallup Finds
Young men in the United States have become more religious than young women for the first time in 25 years, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday.
Air Liquide to Invest $236 Million in Japan to Support AI Chip Production
The investment is part of Japan’s strategy to revive its once global semiconductor industry.
2 New Jersey Men Sentenced to Prison for North Korean Fraud Scheme
‘The defendants enriched themselves by assisting North Korean actors in a fraudulent scheme to gain employment with U.S. companies,’ a U.S. official said.
Hegseth Says US ‘Locked and Loaded’ to Strike Iran’s Power Plants If No Deal Reached
‘We’d prefer to do it the nice way through a deal led by our great vice president and negotiating team. Or we can do it the hard way,’ Hegseth said.
Home Builder Sentiment Slides Amid Economic Instability
More than 60 percent of builders said suppliers have raised prices of building materials due to higher fuel costs.
California Supreme Court Disbars Former Trump Attorney for Aiding Challenge of 2020 Election Results
US Optimistic on Deal With Iran, Threatens Sanctions on Buyers of Iranian Oil
The U.S. military has turned back 10 ships since the start of its blockade of Iranian ports.
US Threatened 2 Chinese Banks With Sanctions Over Suspected Iranian Transactions: Bessent
The agency said on April 14 it would hit foreign banks with secondary sanctions if they support Tehran’s activities while the United States is at war with Iran.
FDA Eases Peptide Limits With Backing From RFK Jr.
‘Today, we took long-overdue action to restore science, accountability, and the rule of law,’ the health secretary said.
Bessent Sees US Growth Above 3 Percent Despite Iran War as IMF Cuts Outlook
The Treasury chief said the economy remains strong, while Trump predicted that energy prices would drop quickly.
Maryland Governor Signs Legislation Decoupling Vaccine Recommendations From CDC
‘Vaccine policy in the state of Maryland will be driven by science and not driven by internet conspiracy theories,’ the governor said.
‘Sometimes When You Tax the Rich, You Lose the Rich’: Americans Move Out of High-Tax States
Advocates of blue-state taxes on millionaires and billionaires say they’re targeting the wealthy, but experts say the taxes will expand to hit more Americans.
‘Detransitioners’ Challenge Time Limits on Lawsuits
Young people who formerly identified as transgender are filing lawsuits against medical professionals who provided so-called gender-affirming care.
Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Detained by ICE in Florida
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on Alexandre Ramagem to return to Brazil to serve his sentence.
