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Day in Photos: US to Venezuela Direct Flights Resume, Wildfire in Scotland, and Artemis II Astronauts in NYC
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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.
Medicaid Withholds Additional $91 Million in Funding for Minnesota
A total of $350 million in Medicaid dollars that Minnesota expected has now been frozen, administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said.
Financial Literacy Fuels the American Dream, Treasury Secretary Tells Students
Most states now require completion of a financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
Department of Education: New Student Loan Restrictions Take Effect Within 2 Months
Total college loans have increased 345 percent since 2005, and tuition rose faster than any household expense in the last 40 years.
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Trump Scrapping Whiskey Tariffs After Royal Visit
‘People have wanted to do this for a long time,’ President Donald Trump said in a social media post.
Education Department Probes Stanford Over Alleged Racial Discrimination
The university ‘appears to be conditioning access’ to a program based on the skin color of individuals, an Education Department official said.
California Average Gas Price Tops $6 per Gallon: Report
Nationally, gas prices jumped by $0.27 to an average of $4.30 per gallon, AAA reported.
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US Mortgage Debt Hits $13.2 Trillion, Average Household Owes Nearly $109,000
Mortgage debt has been on an upward trend over the past few years, WalletHub said.
Republicans Vie for Chance to Unseat 22-Term Democrat in Ohio
Whoever wins the primary will face off against America’s longest-serving congresswoman, who has amassed a large campaign war chest.
Senate Passes Rule Banning Members From Trading on Prediction Markets
The rule, which received unanimous approval, was designed to stop lawmakers and their staffers from insider trading.
DC Shooting Suspect Cole Allen Drops Bid for Release From Prison
Allen’s attorneys said he will no longer oppose his detention, for now.
US Charges Mexican Governor, Officials for Allegedly Aiding Sinaloa Cartel
They are alleged to have taken part in a conspiracy to export “massive amounts” of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl into the United States.
US Blocks 42 Vessels in Iran Blockade: CENTCOM
President Donald Trump said Tehran’s remaining missile sites could be targeted if negotiations fail.
Trump Suggests Beijing’s Help for Iran Is Limited
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz tests Beijing’s balancing act, analysts say.
Day in Photos: Sailing in Poland, Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire, and Crime Scene in England
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Acting AG Blanche Denies Trump Directed James Comey Prosecution
‘This is something that has been investigated for nearly a year now,’ he said on Wednesday.
Banks Supporting Chinese Refineries to Buy Iranian Oil Risk Sanctions, US Warns
Oil sales to China generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue for the Iranian regime every year.
US, Allies Issue Joint Statement Backing Panama Against China’s Economic Pressure
The countries accused China of attempting to ‘politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of the nations’ in the hemisphere.
US to Issue Limited Passports With Trump’s Image for America’s 250th Anniversary
The White House posted a mockup of the limited-edition passport on social media.
Supreme Court Urged to Allow Human Rights Case Against Cisco to Proceed
A 15-year-long case could carry broad implications for efforts holding companies accountable over international human rights abuses.
