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Trump Hints at Intervention in Cuba as Pressure Rises
The United States moved an aircraft carrier into the Caribbean this week after announcing an indictment against the former communist leader Raúl Castro.
Tennessee Supreme Court Weighs New Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new U.S. congressional map into law on May 7.
House Republicans Pull Scheduled Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution
The bill was withdrawn after a previous vote had been open for nearly an hour.
If You Bring a Drone to a World Cup Event, NYPD Might Take It Out
Congress passed legislation in December to give local police authority to disable drones. NYPD teamed up with the FBI to train officers ahead of a busy summer.
Cotton Used in Labubu Dolls Traced to Forced-Labor Region in China, Sparking Call for US Action
Cotton from Xinjiang, where Uyghur labor is exploited, has been identified in the clothing of many Labubu dolls sold in the U.S., advocacy groups say.
Oil Market Could Hit ‘Red Zone’ in July and August, IEA Says
Summer travel could trigger a global energy crisis, according to the International Energy Agency.
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CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.
Surgeon General Advisory Warns About Screen Time for Children
‘Harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health concern,’ the advisory states.
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Teachers’ Wages ‘Essentially Flat’ for 50 Years, Analysis Says
The largest teachers’ union spent $220.5 million on political activities last year, compared to $45.4 million on local collective bargaining-related matters.
Home Purchase Cancellations Fall in April as Contract Signings Hit 4-Year High
Redfin attributes the dip to buyers and sellers gaining a better sense of current market conditions.
Bill Aims to Keep US Investors Away From Blacklisted CCP Officials
‘Communist China is our enemy and we need to wake up and start acting like it,’ Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) says.
Supreme Court Allows US Company to Sue Over Seized Assets in Cuba
The justices considered the scope of the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, which allows U.S. companies to sue over property confiscated by Cuba.
Trump Admin Targets States’ Medicaid Fraud Units—What to Know
State attorneys general receive a letter saying their fraud units ‘have been happy to rake in taxpayer dollars without fighting fraud.’
Federal Judge Orders White House to Comply With Presidential Records Act
The judge rejected a Justice Department legal opinion that deemed the act unconstitutional.
Border Czar Says Federal Government Working to Increase Deportations
Tom Homan said in a new interview that more than 800,000 people have been deported since the start of the second Trump administration.
US Charges Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro With Murder Over 1996 Killing of Americans
Castro was charged with the murder of three U.S. citizens and one green card holder in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue incident.
Former Rep. Barney Frank Dies at Age 86, Family Says
The former Democratic congressman was credited with helping author one of the most significant finance bills, the Dodd-Frank Act.
Senate Advances Measure to Withdraw US Involvement in Iran Conflict
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) joined three GOP colleagues in backing the resolution, casting the decisive vote.
Washington State Under Federal Investigation for Housing Men in Women’s Prisons
The Justice Department alleges the state’s policy has resulted in sexual assault and other crimes against female inmates.
Trump-Backed Andy Barr Wins GOP Nomination in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
The election marks the first open primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) since 1972.
DIY Homeowners Spur Springtime Sales at Home Depot
The company’s net earnings fell by 4.2 percent year over year.
