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US Congressman From Georgia, David Scott, Dies at Age 80
Scott was the first black person to serve as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.
Canadian Red Carpet Premiere of ‘UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun’
This special premiere showcases “UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun,” directed by Fiona Young.
8 Iranian Women Escape Execution After Trump Urges Clemency
Four women will be released and four will receive a one-month prison sentence.
Feds Uncover DC-Area International Car Theft Ring
Six people were charged in connection to the alleged scheme connected to Africa, authorities reported.
37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS to Refuse Trump’s Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
Under the order, the Postal Service would be prohibited from transmitting mail-in or absentee ballots to any voter not enrolled on a state’s eligibility list.
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Possible Link Between RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy and Health Problems: Study
The vaccine is made by Pfizer.
Los Angeles Schools Move to Limit Classroom Screen Time
The new policy follows an earlier cellphone ban as the district seeks balance between technology use and student well-being.
Man Allegedly Attacks Elderly Falun Gong Practitioner in Southern California
Witnesses say the man attempted to destroy Falun Gong-related materials and then assaulted May Zhang multiple times.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Halt Wind, Solar Approvals
The ruling halts five federal measures that tightened permitting and slowed wind and solar projects, with the court saying the plaintiffs will likely succeed.
Trump Order Fast-Tracks Review of Psychedelic Therapies: What to Know
Trump’s order directed federal agencies to provide paths for greater access and faster research.
Pentagon Lays Out Record $1.5 Trillion Budget Request: 6 Takeaways
The $1.5 trillion request seeks to boost shipbuilding, drone technology, and other key defense priorities.
Florida Launches Criminal Investigation Into OpenAI Over Campus Shooting
The company said that its ChatGPT chatbot is not responsible for the mass shooting a year ago at Florida State University.
US Retail Sales Jump in March as Higher Gas Prices Lift Spending
Consumers kept buying as fuel costs surged, with goods and services also posting a solid monthly gain.
US, Chile Sign Agreements to Boost Critical Minerals Investment, Security Cooperation
The agreements follow talks with Chilean officials on regional security threats and expanded bilateral cooperation.
House Ethics Panel Requests Victims Come Forward After 2 Lawmakers Resign
The House Ethics Committee revealed 20 misconduct investigations since 2017, with five cases left unnamed.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Steps Down
Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.
Supreme Court Rejects Massachusetts Case Over Hiding Student’s Gender Identity
The case involves an 11-year-old girl.
Oil Prices Jump as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Escalates
Trump has threatened strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal.
Gas Prices May Not Drop Under $3 Until 2027, Energy Secretary Says
The average price for a gallon of regular gas is $4.04, according to data by the American Automobile Association.
