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Trump Says US–Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’
The Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and natural gas, has effectively remained closed, sending oil prices surging.
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House to Vote on Resolution Urging Trump to Confront Xi on China’s Political Prisoners
Rep. Chris Smith is calling on the president to help free political prisoners ahead of the U.S.–China summit.
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.
Department of the Interior Reaches Deal With DC Golf Courses
Under the agreement, a nonprofit trust will continue operating the three public golf links in Washington.
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Bessent to Meet Chinese Vice Premier Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
‘Economic security is national security,’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said as he announced plans to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on May 13.
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.
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.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs
The court found that the tariffs were not allowed under a 1974 trade law.
Trump Says Talks With Lula ‘Went Very Well,’ Tariffs Discussed
Cameras and reporters were not allowed in the Oval Office during the meeting between the two leaders.
US Authorities Seize More Than 3,400 Pounds of Cocaine in Marine Operations
The seizures come as U.S. forces intensify strikes against narco-trafficking vessels linked to designated terrorist organizations overseas.
