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Alabama Passes Bill Authorizing New State Primary If Courts Allow New Districts
The May 19 primary will still take place, but Gov. Ivey may call for a special election if a court rules in favor of the state’s ongoing redistricting case.
2 New Jersey Residents Potentially Exposed to Hantavirus, Officials Say
An outbreak of the virus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three so far, officials said.
US to Host New Israel–Lebanon Peace Talks
A U.S. State Department spokesman said a peace deal necessitates fully bolstering the Lebanese government’s authority and completely disarming Hezbollah.
Chinese Oil Tanker Hit by Iran Near Hormuz as US Pauses Ship Protection Amid Broader Strategy
Despite the attack, the CCP will continue to support Iran, while the United States will shift its focus to China after achieving goals in Iran, analysts say.
Cole Allen Asks DOJ and US Attorney Pirro to Recuse Themselves From His Case
The suspect’s attorneys argue there is a conflict of interest, since Pirro and others were present when the attack took place.
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Rubio Says He Expects Iran to Send a Proposal on Friday; Trump Says Ceasefire Still Intact
‘We’re expecting a response from them today at some point,’ the secretary of state said.
Texas to Check Whether School Districts Are Complying With Laws on Ten Commandments, Prayer Time
Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to ensure that donated copies of the commandments are being displayed, and that boards have voted on prayer time.
At LA Mayoral Debate, Bass Defends Her Response to Catastrophic Wildfires
The incumbent faces two challengers on an array of issues including crime, housing, illegal immigration, and reviving Hollywood.
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Hiker May Be First to Be Killed by Bear in Nearly 30 Years at Glacier National Park
The announcement comes days after a Florida man was reported missing from a trail in the same area.
Mercedes-Benz Recalls 144,000 Vehicles for Blank Instrument Panel Displays
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that the infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion.
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Map That Favors Democrats
The decision could strengthen Republican efforts to maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the midterm elections.
Redistricting Battles Heat Up After Supreme Court Ruling
States, particularly in the South, are redrawing or considering redrawing their maps following a big Supreme Court decision.
Southern Poverty Law Center Head Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
The group is alleged to have funneled more than $3 million to leaders and organizers of various white supremacist and other extremist groups.
Interior Department Transfers 1.4 Million Acres to Alaska, Expands State Control Over Resources
The decision is in line with Trump’s executive order to release Alaska’s natural resources.
Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political
The justices sometimes make decisions that are unpopular, but they are based on the law, Roberts said.
Rudy Giuliani Is Out of Intensive Care and Recovering, Spokesman Says
The former mayor was admitted in the hospital following respiratory complications.
Chinese National Tied to Suspected Las Vegas Biolab Found Guilty of COVID Test Fraud
The verdict came after a years-long investigation into the man’s California-based scheme, but his involvement in a suspected biolab remains unresolved.
US Approves Sale of $373 Million in Extended Range Glide Bomb Tail Kits to Ukraine
‘The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats,’ the State Department said.
SEC Proposes Allowing Companies to Submit Semiannual Reports
President Donald Trump supports semiannual reporting since it would ‘allow managers to focus on properly running their companies.’
HUD Updates Environmental Regulations to Lower Costs for Multifamily Housing Developers
Almost 40 percent of the cost of new multifamily home construction can be attributed to regulations, according to the HUD Secretary.
Ramaswamy Wins Ohio’s Republican Nomination for Governor
Taxes and health care policies were prominent issues for voters who spoke to The Epoch Times at three Columbus-area locations on May 4 and May 5.
