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Rubio Announces New Sanctions on Cuba
One of the sanctioned businesses, the military-linked GAESA, is estimated to account for about 40 percent of the Cuba’s economy.
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Redistricting Bill to Carve Up State’s Lone Blue District
Republican Gov. Bill Lee ordered the Tennessee General Assembly to reconvene and review the state’s congressional map.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Birth of Baby
Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, a real estate developer, also have a 1-year-old son, Nicolas, who turns 2 in July.
New York Budget Framework Includes Tax on Luxury Second Homes in NYC
The governor announced the plan after a five-week deadlock, but lawmakers say it is not fully settled yet.
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South Carolina House Committee Advances Bid for Congressional Redistricting
The GOP-led committee moved to reshape the state’s U.S. House map ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
DOJ Alleges UCLA Illegally Used Race in Medical School Admissions
An investigation revealed the school allegedly used different academic metrics for different races when making admission decisions.
California Insurance Regulators Say State Farm Mishandled Wildfire Claims
State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.
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German Foreign Minister Says Relationship Between Trump, Merz Remains ‘Solid’
Wadephul said there had been a ‘big misunderstanding’ about what Chancellor Friedrich Merz had said about the U.S.–Iran talks.
AI Adoption Pushed April Planned Layoffs to 3-Month High: Challenger
‘Technology companies continue to announce large-scale cuts,’ says a top workplace expert.
Musk Companion, Former OpenAI Board Member Shivon Zilis Testifies in OpenAI Trial
Zilis addressed her role as a liaison between the cofounders during a power struggle that led to Musk’s exit.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Detention of Illegal Immigrants Living in US Without Bond
The 11th Circuit’s decision deepens a divide among multiple federal appeals courts that have ruled on the issue.
US Prepares Visa Sanctions on China as Deportation of Chinese Nationals Stalls
The move comes only days before President Donald Trump’s scheduled trip to Beijing.
Millions of iPhone Owners Could Get Up to $95 in Settlement: 5 Things to Know
A proposed order affects some iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 customers who bought the devices between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Urges State Department to Release Funds to Vaccine Group
The government must release allocated money to Gavi, the senators said.
Most Trump-Backed Challengers Defeat Indiana Republicans Who Rejected Redistricting
Trump endorsed GOP challengers in seven state Senate races where incumbents had opposed a congressional redistricting bid backed by the president.
US Proposes UN Security Council Resolution to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Rubio said he is unsure whether the resolution can survive a permanent veto from Russia or China.
Republicans Claim Fundraising Advantage Over Democrats 6 Months From Midterms
It comes as Democrats say they are targeting eight more House seats.
Trump Says Iran War Could Stretch 2 to 3 More Weeks
‘We either make the right deal, or we win very easily,’ the president said.
The Complicated Reality Behind High Gas Prices
U.S. gas prices have jumped as the Iran war disrupts global supply, exposing America’s ties to world markets despite its energy independence.
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.
