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Border Patrol Seizes Historic Level of Fentanyl
CBP eclipsed 100 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized this fiscal year as the Trump administration delivered a year of zero releases at the border.
Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Tina Peters, Former County Elections Clerk
Peters, who alleged fraud in the 2020 election, was convicted of lying to state officials. Trump said he pardoned Peters, but that power lies with Gov. Polis.
CCP Silences Dissidents, Rights Activists During Trump’s Visit to China: Sources
Chinese rights activists welcome the U.S. president’s visit, hoping he will help improve China’s human rights conditions.
Middletown Smoke Shop Closes After Allegedly Selling Cannabis to Minor
The store was illegally selling unregulated cannabis products, according to the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
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Trump Suggests US or China Could Enter Iran to Remove ‘Nuclear Dust’
The president said that an Iranian official said the U.S. and potentially China has the technology to remove material after 2025 strikes on nuclear facilities.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
Chinese Community Surprised by Eileen Wang’s Guilty Plea
Local officials said Chinese Americans should be careful to avoid being exploited by the CCP.
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Starbucks to Cut 300 Support Roles in US Amid Office Consolidation
The company said that none of its real estate or restructuring changes relate to its coffee houses.
Pentagon Scraps Deployment of 4,000 US Troops to Poland
A Pentagon spokesman said, ‘The decision to withdraw troops follows a comprehensive, multilayered process’ across the chain of command.
Trump Says China Giving ‘Serious Consideration’ to Free Pastor
Trump also confirmed that he raised the case of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy publisher imprisoned in Hong Kong, during his China visit.
US Sells 30-Year Bonds at 5 Percent Yield for First Time Since 2007
Energy-price shocks, inflation fears, and rising deficits are rattling global bond markets from Washington to Tokyo and London.
SEC Reaches Settlement With Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani in Civil Fraud Case
The SEC settlement would resolve civil allegations without admissions of guilt.
CIA Director Visits Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis
A group of U.S. officials led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe were in Cuba on Thursday.
Ohio Suspends Medicaid Payments to Providers That Show ‘Red Flags’ for Fraud
Gov. Mike DeWine also announced a six-month moratorium and other action following media reports raising suspicions over more than $1 billion in payments.
Kansas Officials Say 3 Residents Saw ‘High-Risk Exposure’ to Hantavirus
The outbreak was reported on a cruise ship earlier this month.
Trump, Xi Find Common Ground on Iran, White House Says
Trump invited Xi to visit the United States in September.
In Georgia, No Trump Endorsement as 3 Republicans Vie to Challenge Sen. Ossoff
President Donald Trump has not thrown his weight behind a candidate ahead of Election Day, May 19. The contest will likely head to runoff.
Georgia Governor Candidates Make Final Push Week Before Primary
Peach State voters will elect their party’s candidate on May 19 to face off at the Nov. 3 general election.
Georgia Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw State’s Congressional Maps
Georgia lawmakers will be called into a special session this summer to consider redrawing the Congressional map.
