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Trump Says He’s Not Replacing FDA Chief Makary
President Donald Trump has rejected the notion that he was planning to hire a replacement for FDA commissioner Marty Makary.
Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Clear the Way for New Congressional Map
The state argues the high court’s recent ruling on race and redistricting required it to adjust its electoral map.
Americans Aboard Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Will Quarantine in Nebraska, Says CDC
There are 17 Americans aboard the MV Hondius, which is expected to dock in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10.
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Alabama Passes Bill Authorizing New State Primary If Courts Allow Different 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.
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.
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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.
Whirlpool Plans New Round of Price Hike as Appliance Sales Fall
The company plans a 4 percent list-price increase in July after implementing its largest hike in a decade earlier this year.
US to Revoke Passports of People Who Owe ‘Significant’ Child Support
Parents who have more than $2,500 in child support debt could be impacted by the rule, the State Department said.
America’s Power Grid Is Hostage to One Component That Takes Years to Get
With growing demand from AI, data, and population centers, the U.S. has been losing the trillion-dollar race to rebuild its aging power grid.
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.
South Carolina House Committee Advances Bid for Congressional Redistricting
The GOP-led committee moved to reshape the state’s U.S. House map ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
30 Charged in Alleged Global Insider Trading Ring Targeting Law Firm Secrets
Prosecutors claim that attorneys and traders stole confidential merger information and made tens of millions of dollars over a decade.
Trump Says Talks With Iran Show Progress, Deal to End War ‘Very Possible’
The president says he has had good talks over the last 24 hours with Iran and it’s ‘very possible’ the two countries will make a deal to end the war.
Trump Warns Iran of Renewed Bombing at ‘Much Higher’ Intensity if Deal Fails
The remarks come amid a renewed diplomatic push to settle the Iran war, with markets rallying on hopes for an agreement.
Iran’s Oil Storage Clock Is About to Run Out
As U.S. blockade holds, Iran’s inability to store tens of millions of barrels of oil could alter the course of the war, analysts say.
