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Senators Warn of China’s Expanding Role in Undersea Sabotage, Citing Risks from Baltic to Indo‑Pacific
‘The Chinese military has conducted research into cable‑cutting technologies,’ said Sen. Jim Risch.
Trump Says US Naval Blockade Causing Iran Economy to Collapse
A statement from Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei indicated the country is developing ‘new rules’ to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Business Taxpayers Can Recover Certain Federal Taxes Paid on Fuels, IRS Guidance Says
The tax recovery regulation is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by Trump last year.
5 More States Join Antitrust Lawsuit Seeking to Block Nexstar–Tegna Merger
The suit has now become a bipartisan effort following the states’ participation.
Trump Says Gas Prices Will Fall ‘Like a Rock’; New White House Correspondents’ Dinner Video Released
China-Based Entities Could Face Sweeping Restrictions Over AI Theft: Analysts
A White House memo accuses Chinese entities of ‘industrial-scale’ AI extraction, vowing to address the threat.
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Federal Judge Rejects USCIS Pause on Immigration Applications
The U.S. District Court in Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction, requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to lift adjudicative holds.
DOJ Probes 36 Illinois School Districts Over Sexual Orientation Content in Pre-K–12 Classes
The department will investigate whether parents are notified about their right to opt out children from gender ideology topics.
California Average Gas Price Tops $6 per Gallon: Report
Nationally, gas prices jumped by $0.27 to an average of $4.30 per gallon, AAA reported.
Trump Signs Order Targeting ‘Bloated Overhead’ in Federal Contracts
The president signed an executive order that seeks to address longstanding problems in the government’s contracting system.
DOJ Launches West Coast Strike Force Targeting Health Care Fraud
The Justice Department aims to address health care fraud in Arizona, Nevada, and the San Francisco area.
Top US General Signals Russia Is Helping Iran in War
Gen. Dan Caine, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said ’there’s some action there' with regard to Moscow supporting Tehran.
Louisiana Postpones House Primaries After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
‘Yesterday’s historic Supreme Court victory for Louisiana has an immediate consequence for the State,’ the governor said a joint statement.
3 Family Members Charged Over Alleged Assault on Turning Point USA Journalist in Minnesota
The three were accused of attacking reporter Savanah Hernandez during an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota.
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.
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
After eight years at the helm of the Federal Reserve, a change of guard is set for May.
Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low as US Blockade Deepens Economic Strain
The Iranian rial has dropped nearly 15 percent in the past two days as shipping disruptions, falling output, and an oil storage crunch strain Tehran’s finances.
FDA Announces Pilot Program Featuring Real-Time Clinical Trial Monitoring
The program will cut the time it takes to bring a drug to market, officials said.
