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Vance Enlists Help From States in Fraud Crackdown
Vice President JD Vance and other federal leaders met with 15 state attorneys general on May 26 in Washington to better coordinate fraud-fighting efforts.
Former Oil Executive Mealer Wins GOP Nomination for New Texas House Seat
Trump-endorsed Alex Mealer defeated Texas state Rep. Briscoe Cain to win the GOP primary in the new Congressional district.
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Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
President Donald Trump shook up the race a week before the runoff by endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn.
Medicaid Changes Emerge as Top Election Issue in California’s Central Valley
Republican-held congressional seat seen as ’toss up' district after partisan redistricting favoring Democrats.
US Expects USMCA Trade Talks With Mexico to Include Tariffs
Negotiations with Canada could present challenges, the U.S. trade ambassador said.
FAA Proposes Fine Against Alaska Airlines for Allegedly Allowing Drunk Passengers on Flights
The agency said the carrier allegedly permitted visibly intoxicated travelers to board flights on nearly a dozen occasions over a 12-month period.
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Journalist, Son of Texas Politician Accused of Selling Intelligence to Beijing
The man has worked for multiple Chinese state outlets and allegedly taken at least $100,000 from a Chinese intelligence official, according to court filings.
DOJ Sues UCLA for Allegedly Maintaining Hostile, Anti-Semitic Environment
The university is accused of breaching its federal funding contracts by allowing discrimination against Jewish students.
Trump Approves Emergency Funding for California Chemical Tank Incident
The governor’s office said the state had requested the funding and had mobilized HAZMAT personnel.
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Maryland Senate President Reverses on Mid-Decade Redistricting
Bill Ferguson, who had blocked Democrats’ redistricting push for months, now says the chamber will pursue a constitutional amendment.
South Carolina Senate Rejects Redistricting Map Targeting Lone Democratic District
The proposal would have pushed the state’s primary elections for the U.S. House from June 9 to Aug. 18.
Trump Postpones Cabinet Trip to Camp David Due to Weather
The White House had initially stated that the president would travel to Camp David on May 27 to convene his Cabinet.
Trump Gives Iran 3 Options to Deal With Uranium Stockpile as Peace Talks Advance
The president has said that the key aim of the U.S. military operation against Iran is to prevent Tehran from ever obtaining nuclear weapons.
Drinks Recalled in 25 States Over Salmonella Risk, FDA Notice Says
No reports of illnesses were linked to the milk powder-based products, officials say.
China Moves to Shut Down Offshore Stock-Trading Channels Used by Mainland Investors
The clampdown hits a route that Chinese investors use to trade U.S. and Hong Kong stocks, raising capital-control and other concerns.
At Phoenix Cemetery, a Sea of Flags Marks Memorial Day Tribute
Volunteers place thousands of flags at Phoenix’s veterans cemetery ahead of the national holiday, honoring those buried there.
Retail Giants Post Higher Sales but Consumers Show Signs of Strain
Both Target and Walmart reported strong quarterly results but offered a cloudy outlook.
12 Alleged Gang Members Indicted on Federal RICO Charges
The defendants have been accused of drug trafficking, murder, assault, and arson.
Rubio Arrives in India for First Official Visit Ahead of Quad Talks
State Secretary Marco Rubio aims to discuss energy security, trade, and defense cooperation with senior Indian officials.
40,000 Evacuated in Southern California as Chemical Tank Threatens Leak or Explosion
Firefighters in Garden Grove are working to stabilize the failing tank holding methyl methacrylate while seeking solutions to avert disaster.
Most Green Card Applicants Will Need to Apply From Home Country Under New Policy
A federal official said the policy is intended to close a loophole that allowed foreign nationals to stay in the United States after their visas expired.
US Central Command Says More Than 100 Ships Redirected, Disabled in Iran Blockade
As of Friday, 97 commercial ships heading to or from Iran were redirected and four were disabled, the United States said.
