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DOJ Sues Minnesota to Block Climate Lawsuit Targeting Energy Companies
Federal lawyers said Minnesota is using consumer-protection laws to regulate greenhouse gas emissions beyond its borders.
Michigan Special Election to Decide Control of State Senate
A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.
Trump Says US Economy Is Booming Despite Iran War
The president hosted more than 130 small-business owners representing manufacturing, food production, defense, energy, and retail.
Denver Leaders Reject Justice Department’s Demand That City Repeal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
The DOJ sent a letter threatening to sue the city if it does not repeal the ban and declare it unconstitutional.
Judge Apologizes to DC Shooting Suspect Over His Jail Treatment
‘Right now, it’s not working. It’s insufficient. I think it’s legally deficient,’ the judge said about the alleged assassin’s confinement.
NOAA OKs First Deep-Sea Mining Plan for Critical Minerals in Pacific Ocean
The permit still needs to meet environmental approvals before The Metals Company can start work.
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Iranian Strikes on UAE, Ships Amid US Operation to Open Hormuz Strait Test Ceasefire
President Donald Trump stopped short of saying that the ceasefire has been violated.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
NATO Members Have Gotten Trump’s Message on Military Base Usage: Rutte
The Trump administration has been critical of its European NATO allies for failing to adequately support the United States during Operation Epic Fury.
A Property Tax Rebellion Is Emerging in America
Public K–12 school spending now exceeds $1 trillion annually, and citizen groups say they’ve had enough.
Acting AG Blanche Says It Was ‘Not Just’ Comey’s Seashell Post That Led to Indictment
‘Rest assured that it’s not just the Instagram post that leads somebody to get indicted,’ the acting attorney general said.
US to Cut Troops in Germany a ‘Lot Further’ Than 5,000: Trump
Nearly 36,500 active-duty American troops are currently stationed in Germany.
Abortion Pill Maker Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail-Order Deliveries
Mifepristone, part of a two-drug regimen commonly called ’the abortion pill,' is used to end a pregnancy up to 70 days into gestation.
Trump Admin Uses Emergency Powers to Clear $8.6 Billion Mideast Arms Sales
Qatar is to receive $4 billion Patriot systems, while Israel, the UAE, and Kuwait have secured guided rockets and new battle command capabilities.
Alabama, Tennessee Move to Review Congressional Maps After Supreme Court Ruling
The two state’s governors have called lawmakers into special legislative sessions beginning next week.
Trump Tells Congress Iran Hostilities ‘Terminated’ on War Powers Deadline
The 1973 War Powers Resolution states a president must end hostile U.S. military action within 60 days, unless Congress authorizes further action.
Senators Warn of China’s Expanding Role in Undersea Sabotage
‘The Chinese military has conducted research into cable‑cutting technologies,’ said Sen. Jim Risch.
DOJ Seeks Nationwide Enforcement of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court on April 29 struck down a map creating a second black-majority congressional district in Louisiana.
Trump Says Agent Shot at Correspondents’ Dinner Was Not Hit by Friendly Fire
The federal agent was injured during an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington.