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Chicago Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Conspiring With ISIS
An organization led by the individual encouraged people to carry out ‘lone wolf’ attacks on Western countries.
2 US Embassy Employees, 2 Mexican Officials Killed in Car Crash
The four officials were on their way back from an operation targeting clandestine laboratories when the incident happened.
Oil Prices Jump as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Escalates
Trump has threatened strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal.
Virginia Voters to Vote on High-Stakes Redistricting Referendum—What to Know
Under the proposal put forward by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the state’s Democratic trifecta, the map would be shifted to drastically favor Democrats.
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Trump Says US Seized an Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, Blew Hole in Engine
The ship, called the Touska, attempted to get past a U.S. military blockade that has been in effect since April 13, the president said.
Following Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Ride
People along Paul Revere’s famous route from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts, said the 250th anniversary of America will be ‘extra special.’
California Natural Resources Secretary Discusses ‘30 by 30’ Conservation Plan
Wade Crowfoot addressed how the plan affects farmland, housing development, and water infrastructure construction.
Mamdani, Obama Meet for First Time Publicly at Bronx Child Care Center
Mamdani campaigned on a promise of free childcare as a way to reduce costs for families living in the city, a program that has an estimated cost of $6 billion.
Abbott Threatens $200 Million in Funding Cuts Across Texas’s Largest Cities Over ICE Policies
Houston, Dallas, and Austin could lose state public safety grants if they don’t change their policies.
Amid Sky-High Concert Tickets, Tribute Bands See Boom
Tribute bands say they love making a living as musicians while meeting demand for music by artists whose ticket prices put them out of reach for many fans.
Wall Street Review: S&P 500 Surpasses 7,100 for First Time
Markets ended the week on a strong note after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about energy supply disruptions.
Trump Says Iran Agreed to Hand Over ‘Nuclear Dust’
Trump stated, ‘The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear ‘Dust,’ created by our great B-2 bombers — no money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form.’
The Latest on the Redistricting Battles
State lawmakers in both parties from Florida to California have pushed for partisan redistricting in their states since August 2025.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Leave Agency at End of May
Lyons’s last day is May 31, and he will move to the private sector, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
Trump Says Administration Investigating Deaths, Disappearances of US Scientists
‘Some of them were very important people, and we’re going to look at it over the next short period,’ the president says.
Judge Limits Construction of White House Ballroom to ‘Below-Ground’
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon wrote that construction for national security facilities and to protect the president and the White House may continue.
Nevada Reaches $10 Million Settlement With Roblox Over Children’s Safety
Several lawsuits have been filed against the company related to child exploitation.
