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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.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs
The court found the tariffs were not allowed under a 1974 trade law.
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.
Trump Helps Alabama Teen Get Experimental Cancer Treatment in California
Will Roberts asked for help in a video posted last month to his mother’s Facebook account.
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.
DOJ Alleges UCLA Illegally Used Race in Medical School Admissions
An investigation revealed the school allegedly used different academic metrics for different races when making admission decisions.
California Insurance Regulators Say State Farm Mishandled Wildfire Claims
State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.
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Fetterman Rejects Party-Switch Talk: ‘I’d Be a Terrible Republican’
The Pennsylvania senator defended his cross-aisle record on Israel, the border, and government funding while ruling out leaving the Democratic Party.
Democrats Still Favored to Win House After Florida Map Changes—GOP Redistricting Could Tilt Odds
Sabato’s Crystal Ball updates leave Democrats with a 213-207 House edge after Florida’s map changes, but further GOP pickups could tilt the odds.
Rubio Meets With Pope Leo at the Vatican
The U.S. secretary of state, who is himself a Catholic, is on a two day visit to Rome, which will also see him meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
What to Know About Trump’s Presidential Fitness Test Award Revival
A new CDC report says only five states have mandated federal recommendations for 150 minutes of weekly physical education for students in grades K–5.
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Fairfax Attorney Over Plea Bargains, Sentencing
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dillon said the prosecutor may be offering illegal immigrants ‘sweetheart deals.’
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.
State Treasurer Wins GOP Nomination for Ohio’s Secretary of State
Sprague, the current state treasurer and a former state representative, held off a bid from combat veteran and former Air Force intelligence officer Strbich.
DOJ Adds Assault Charge in Case Against DC Gala Shooting Suspect
The suspected shooter was indicted on four counts after being formally accused of an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
Trump to Move Forward With 25 Percent Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks, Greer Says
The European Commission rejects the U.S. president’s claim that the bloc has failed to comply with its trade deal with Washington.
Stocks Mixed as Wall Street Rebounds, Oil Stays Elevated Amid Iran War Risks
Wall Street gains offered some relief Tuesday, but ongoing tensions in the Gulf kept supply concerns and volatility elevated.
Analysts Weigh Impact on Oil Supply as UAE Leaves OPEC
Abu Dhabi’s move could loosen quota discipline, accelerate direct oil deals, and put pressure on prices once Hormuz risks ease, experts say.
