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Florida Governor Calls for Special Session to Eliminate Property Tax for Homeowners
The proclamation will order state lawmakers to convene in Tallahassee starting June 1.
US Setting Up Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya
Kenya’s health secretary says the country is engaged in ongoing discussions with the U.S. government.
NY and NJ Top Prosecutors Investigating FIFA Over Alleged Dishonest World Cup Ticket Pricing
Fans complained they did not get the seats they thought they paid for.
Fremont, California Named Best US City to Raise a Family; Irvine Ranked 3rd
The ranking compared more than 182 cities, including the 150 most populated U.S. cities and at least two of the most populous cities in each state.
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White House: Draft Memo on War Posted by Iranian State Media Is False
The White House offered a reaction to Iranian state-run media claiming that the United States would withdraw forces from Iran’s vicinity, among other items.
Teachers Union President Calls for Restrictions on AI Use, Screen Time in Classroom
Randi Weingarten also advocates a tech tax to combat the adverse consequences of artificial intelligence, such as job loss.
Medicaid Changes Emerge as Top Election Issue in California’s Central Valley
Republican-held congressional seat seen as ’toss up' district after partisan redistricting favoring Democrats.
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Tony Blair Calls for UK to Get Closer to Trump and Ease Climate Change Targets
Britain’s former leader said it was a mistake for Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to back the U.S. in the Iran War, but that Labour should not seek to oust him.
Nearly 40 Percent of Apartment Rentals Offer Concessions This Spring: Report
“Renters are in a position to push for a better deal, and property managers are ready to give them one,” Zillow senior economist Kara Ng said.
EU Defense Chief Echoes Trump’s ‘Peace Through Strength’ in Push to Rearm Europe
The senior official urged Europe to expand arms production and strengthen Kyiv as momentum grows for negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Pentagon Denies Restarting US Naval Escorts Through Strait of Hormuz
The denial came amid speculation that the U.S. military was reviving ‘Project Freedom’ to unblock shipping through the maritime choke point.
Former Rep. Allred Defeats Rep. Johnson to Win Texas Democratic House Primary
Given that the district, which is located in Fort Worth, is overwhelmingly Democratic, Allred is poised to win in November.
Senator Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Chinese Digital Yuan in US Transactions
‘The dollar is the reserve currency of the world and the CCP wants to undermine our leadership with a digital currency,’ Sen. Rick Scott said.
South Carolina Senate Rejects Redistricting Map Targeting Lone Democratic District
The proposal would have pushed the state’s primary elections for the U.S. House from June 9 to Aug. 18.
DOJ Asks Court to Lift Block on White House Ballroom Project After Recent Shooting
The department said the May 23 shooting underscored the ‘critical need for top level, state of the art security at the White House,’ including the ballroom.
Day in Photos: Memorial Day, Teachers Protest, and Pilgrimage in Spain
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says Critics of Possible Iran Peace Deal ‘Know Nothing’ About Its Details
The president didn’t name names, but some Republican senators have opined that it would be a mistake to leave Iran’s current regime in power.
Rubio Says Trump Will Secure Strong Agreement With Iran or Deal With It ‘Another Way’
Iranian officials have said that progress in talks has been made but that a deal is not ‘imminent.’
Bystander Hit in Shooting at White House in Stable Condition
‘Our thoughts are also with the innocent bystander who was wounded during this incident,’ Secret Service Director Sean Curran said.
Cuban Americans ‘Absolutely Delighted’ After Raúl Castro Indictment
‘This administration has shown a willingness to take steps that other administrations would not,’ a Cuban American source said.
