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US Fighter Jet Fires On, Disables Tanker Approaching Iranian Port: CENTCOM
The Iranian-flagged crude oil tanker M/T Hasna was en route to an Iranian port despite a U.S. blockade that has been in place since April 13.
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.
3 US Nonprofits Under Scrutiny Over Suspected CCP Funding Links
A House committee is investigating these entities as part of its efforts to expose foreign influence in the United States’ tax-exempt sector.
Taiwanese Diplomat Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at Taiwanese Heritage Night Hosted by Giants
Wu Chih-hsiang, director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, took to the field in a Giants jersey to throw the pitch.
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Trump Paused Hormuz Naval Mission Amid Progress in Iran Talks: Israeli Officials
Despite diplomatic momentum, divisions within Tehran’s leadership continue to threaten prospects for a lasting agreement, the officials said.
Women’s College Faces Federal Inquiry for Admitting Males Identifying as Transgender
The Education Department launched an investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts, which admits males and gives them access to spaces designed for women.
Dell Technologies to Ditch Delaware, Change Legal Home to Texas
The tech company joins about a dozen other high-profile firms to reincorporate away from Delaware after a state court canceled Elon Musk’s pay package.
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Interior Department Disputes Claim That East Wing Debris Has Toxic Metals
A report commissioned by the National Park Service and prepared by Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. says White House debris removal began in October 2025.
Anti-Semitic Physical Assaults in US Reach Record High, According to ADL
While overall incidents declined, violence intensified, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League.
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.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Make Final Pre-Primary Pushes to Voters
The state capital of Columbus was a focal point for all three remaining candidates ahead of the May 5 primary election.
Michigan Special Election to Decide Control of State Senate
A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.
DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The governor and other Republicans previously said that the Supreme Court case was one reason why redistricting was brought up in a special session.
Top FDA Vaccine Official Steps Down Again as Deputy Takes Over
The University of California–San Francisco professor became known during the COVID-19 pandemic as a critic of government actions.
DOJ to Enforce Subpoena Against Hospital to Investigate Transgender Treatments for Minors
The department has filed the case after the hospital failed to comply with a subpoena issued in July last year.
US Attorney Pirro Says Evidence Shows Agent Was Shot by Suspect’s Gun During DC Dinner
A preliminary hearing for the suspected gunman is scheduled for May 8.
