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FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers Citing National Security Risks
The majority of American homes have foreign-made routers, but the order does not affect already-purchased devices.
National Guard Troops Deployed to Cities Will Receive Active Duty Benefits, Trump Says
The president makes the announcement while in Memphis, Tenn., to hail the success of a safe-city task force.
Day in Photos: Plane Collides With Fire Truck, ICE Deployed at Some Airports, and Dog at Tidal Basin in Washington
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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EU Risks Losing Favorable Access to US LNG If Trade Deal Is Altered, Envoy Says
Ambassador of the United States to the EU Andrew Puzder said that the ‘Europeans should have committed to a trillion dollars’ worth of energy.’
In the Name of Civics, These Teens Took On the Impossible
The semifinal round of the Presidential 1776 Award national competition is scheduled for May 2 at five American presidential libraries and museums.
California Sheriff Seizes Ballots in Election Probe
The ballot count had begun, been paused, and will now continue under court supervision, according to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
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Groups Sue to Stop Proposed Changes to Trump–Kennedy Center
The controversy comes amid broader changes at the cultural center during the president’s second term.
Judge Halts Development Meeting for Muslim City in Texas
The development would include 1,000 homes and a mosque. It would also have a K–12 faith-based school.
Senate Confirms Mullin as Next DHS Secretary
The vote comes as Trump orders ICE to assist Transportation Security Administration agents amid a standoff with Democrats over funding.
‘Betting the Farm’ on Regenerative Agriculture Pays Off for White Oak Pastures
Regenerative farming pioneer Will Harris is one of the “good ole boys” who produced food industrially for years, took a risk, and embraced a shift in mindset.
State Department Renews Worldwide Caution Alert, Warns Iranian Groups May Target Americans
Groups that back Iran ‘may target other U.S. interests overseas’ or Americans around the world, the alert states.
‘Unapologetically American’: Memorial Services Held for 2 Soldiers Killed in Iran War
People in Florida and Kentucky showed their respects for casualties of Operation Epic Fury.
This Obscure Program Feeds the H-1B Visa—Meet Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration could soon propose changes to OPT, which has grown significantly in recent decades.
US Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil Stranded at Sea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will ‘use the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep the price down’ as the war continues.
Dovish or Hawkish? Fed’s Waller, Bowman Debate Next Steps for Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve’s Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman thought rate cuts were possible this year—the markets disagreed.
US Military Not Preparing to Invade Cuba, Senior General Says
The head of U.S. Southern Command says no drills to seize the island are underway, after President Donald Trump said he anticipated taking it.
Judge Says He’s Ruling Against RFK Jr. Move to Block Gender Dysphoria Procedures for Kids
The health secretary had declared that ‘sex-rejecting procedures for children and adolescents are neither safe nor effective.’
America’s Aging Oil Refinery Infrastructure Sees Renewal Under Trump: Industry Experts
‘We have a recognition that we haven’t built anything in a long time, and we’ve lost the muscle capacity,’ energy economist Trisha Curtis says.
‘No Plan’ to Contain Gas Prices by Restricting US Energy Exports, 2 Cabinet Secretaries Say
Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issue identical statements denying rumors the president plans to ban foreign fuel sales.
