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Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Congressional Map That Boosts Republicans
The state court said Gov. Mike Kehoe had legal authority to call the special legislative session that adopted the redistricting plan.
2nd Worker Dies, 9 More Presumed Dead After Chemical Vat Rupture at Washington State Paper Mill
Authorities abandoned all hope of finding survivors among the 9 workers still missing, turning their efforts to recovery instead of rescue.
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US Carries Out Defensive Strikes in Iran, Strait of Hormuz: Official
A U.S. official said the strikes were ‘measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire.’
5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, Trump-Backed Winner in GOP Senate Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff.
Department of the Interior Proposing to Open Select Public Lands to Hunting, Fishing
The rule would open millions of acres of National Park and Wildlife Refuge lands. The public comment period on the proposed rule closes on June 26.
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Senator Cotton Calls for Federal Investigations Into China-Made Medical Devices
Sen. Tom Cotton says it is important to protect Americans’ privacy and their health information.
Teachers Union President Calls for Restrictions on AI Use, Screen Time in Classroom
Randi Weingarten also advocates a tech tax to combat the adverse consequences of artificial intelligence, such as job loss.
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.
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Sens. Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell Reach Deal on College Sports Legislation
The proposed law would overhaul collegiate athletics but does not take a position on whether student athletes are considered employees.
Tony Blair Calls for UK to Get Closer to Trump and Ease Climate Change Targets
Britain’s former leader said it was a mistake for Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to back the U.S. in the Iran War, but that Labour should not seek to oust him.
US Consumer Confidence Falls in May
A majority of consumers are scaling down their spending due to rising prices.
The Ongoing Legal Battles in Teen Transgender Cases
Parents who say they were separated from children for refusing to affirm transgender identity are still fighting states, and each other, in court.
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.
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.
271 Immigration Cases Filed as Part of Operation Take Back America
One of the arrested individuals is a truck driver who allegedly tried to smuggle 42 illegal immigrants into the United States.
Supreme Court Rules Against Employers in Dispute Over Pension Plans
The new ruling clarifies the rules for companies withdrawing from underfunded union pension plans.
Rubio Calls India Key US Partner
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India ‘one of our most important strategic partners in the world’ during his visit to the country.
