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2 Lawmakers Absent for Weeks: What to Know
This comes as Congress has been busy ahead of the midterm elections.
Long Island Rail Road Workers Launch Strike, Shutting Down Nation’s Busiest Commuter Rail Line
The shutdown of the Long Island Rail Road, which hasn’t had a full stoppage since the 1990s, affects nearly 300,000 commuters.
Louisiana Holds Limited Primaries After US House Primaries Moved to Fall
The marquee contest is the Republican Senate primary, where incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a difficult reelection fight.
South Carolina Lawmakers Begin Special Session to Discuss Redistricting
Gov. Henry McMaster ordered state lawmakers to convene for a special session starting May 15.
Toyota Files for $2 Billion Expansion of Texas Production Facility
The proposed manufacturing facility, dubbed ‘Project Orca,’ would create 2,000 new jobs, Toyota said.
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Customs and Border Protection Seizes Historic Level of Fentanyl
CBP eclipsed 100 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized this fiscal year as the Trump administration delivered a year of zero releases at the border.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
Chinese Community Surprised by Eileen Wang’s Guilty Plea
Local officials said Chinese Americans should be careful to avoid being exploited by the CCP.
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CCP Silences Dissidents, Rights Activists During Trump’s Visit to China: Sources
Chinese rights activists welcome the U.S. president’s visit, hoping he will help improve China’s human rights conditions.
Middletown Smoke Shop Closes After Allegedly Selling Cannabis to Minor
The store was illegally selling unregulated cannabis products, according to the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
Comcast Offering up to $10,000 Payouts in Settlement: 4 Things to Know
Not every Comcast customer is eligible as part of the $117.5 million settlement.
Trump Calls for Gas Tax Suspension—Here’s What to Know
The national average for a gallon of gas is $4.53.
Competing Narratives Emerge From Trump–Xi Beijing Summit
A high-level meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders produced different messaging and competing priorities.
Closing Arguments in High-Stakes OpenAI Trial Focus on Reputation, Character
Final statements focused on the credibility of rival tech moguls Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with the future of an $852 billion company at stake.
Boeing Ordered to Pay $49.5 Million to Family of American Killed in 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Wednesday’s ruling is the second jury verdict stemming from the fatal crash.
Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz
Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.
CCP’s Preparations for Trump’s Visit Are Chaotic and Over-the-Top, Local Residents Say
A Chinese cultural scholar said that in recent years, whenever the CCP hosts major diplomatic events, it addresses city repairs in a last-minute fashion.
Behind the Arcadia Case: Community Media, WeChat, Beijing’s Influence Networks
Federal prosecutors say a California news site tied to Eileen Wang operated inside a wider ecosystem of chat groups, repost networks, and community influencers.
Home Prices Register Biggest Annual Increase in More Than a Year: Report
More sellers are entering the market, with active sales listings hitting the highest level since March 2020.
Everyone in the Democratic Party Has Money—Except the Democratic Party
Democratic candidates and Hill committees are flush with cash and no debt. The DNC is also pulling in money—though not as much—and it’s $4.5 million in debt.
Denise Powell Will Face Republican Brinker Harding in Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ District
The 2nd District is known as the ‘Blue Dot’ because Omaha has historically leaned Democratic in a Republican state.
