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King Charles Visit With Trump Will Include Digital Tax, Iran Talks
The president plans to press NATO shortfalls and Iran as King Charles visits the United States.
Mississippi Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
State lawmakers are waiting for the Supreme Court to decide a landmark voting rights case before they meet to redraw districts.
DOJ Approves Firing Squads for Federal Death Penalty Cases
The department readopts the lethal injection protocol used during the first Trump administration and expands it to include additional measures.
Mamdani Vetoes Protest ‘Buffer Zone’ Bill Passed by City Council
The vetoed bill would have applied to protests at schools; he signed a similar bill that applies to houses of worship only.
New Listings Tick Up 3 Percent as Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped to 6.23 percent, according to Freddie Mac.
Justice Department Joins xAI Lawsuit Against Colorado Law
The lawsuit was first filed by xAI on April 9.
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Suicides Among Young People Dropped After Creation of National Hotline: Study
‘The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline appears to be working,’ one of the researchers said.
Court Sides With Mother Against School District’s Transgender Policy
The school district allegedly refused a request to notify the mother regarding her child’s gender dysphoria or gender identity issues.
Taiwan Is Key to Democratic Supply Chain, Says Taiwanese Diplomat
Diplomat Wu Chih-hsiang pointed out that a large portion of the world’s container ships pass through the Taiwan Strait each year.
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Iranian National Charged in Alleged Human Smuggling Scheme to US
Prosecutors say the defendant, arrested in Colombia at U.S. request, ran an 18-month operation moving individuals through Latin America.
First Lady Melania Trump Unveils Miniature White House Shaped Beehive
Visitors to the nation’s capital can see the bees in action pollinating flowers across the city, while White House guests can taste the honey in desserts.
US, EU Sign Preliminary Partnership Deal on Critical Minerals
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that a concentrated mineral supply posed an ‘unacceptable risk’ to the West.
Department of War Gives Update on Progress of Golden Dome for America
The recently unveiled $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027 confirms continued investment in Golden Dome.
More Action Needed on Hospital Price Transparency, Experts Say
State and federal laws provide some patient protections regarding hospital prices and billing, but experts say more is needed.
Regeneron Strikes Drug Pricing Deal With Trump, Will Offer New Hearing-Loss Therapy for Free
The company became the 17th drug manufacture to enter a Most Favored Nation prescription pricing agreement.
DOJ Inspector General Announces Audit of Department’s Epstein Files Release
The audit will focus on the Justice Department’s ‘processes for identifying, redacting, and releasing records in its possession as required by the Act.’
United Airlines Says Ticket Prices May Rise by up to 20 Percent to Offset Jet Fuel Surge
The announcement from the US company comes as airlines around the world take steps to mitigate the spike in aviation fuel.
Felon Charged With Arming Man Who Killed 8 Children in Shreveport
Federal prosecutors alleged that the suspect lied about his possession of the firearm later used in Louisiana attack that killed eight children.
Day in Photos: Teotihuacan Reopens, Illegal Sand Quarry, and Youth Detention Center
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
A Look Back at Artemis II’s Historic Lunar Flyby
‘I hope people all over the world can be inspired by this push away from our planet,’ NASA lunar science lead Kelsey Young said.
8 Iranian Women Escape Execution, Trump Says
Four women will be released and four will receive a one-month prison sentence.
