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Missouri Supreme Court Upholds New Congressional Map Favorable to GOP
A lawsuit had argued the map’s districts were not compact enough and violated the state’s constitution.
South Carolina Senate Votes Against Extending Session, Putting Redistricting in Jeopardy
If the redistricting effort is ultimately successful, the primary would be delayed from June 9 to Aug. 11.
Pennsylvania Democrats Vie to Face 2 GOP Congressmen Who Barely Won in 2024
The Cook Political Report rates both races as toss-ups in November.
ICE Alleges Widespread Fraud in Major Foreign Student Work Program
More than 10,000 foreign students ‘claim to be working for highly suspect employees,’ according to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons.
Trump–Xi Summit Shifts Focus to Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Insiders
As Trump prepares to visit Beijing, insiders say growing concerns over Iran and global energy security have moved ahead of trade on the summit agenda.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns
Dr. Marty Makary had headed the Food and Drug Administration for more than one year.
San Francisco Falun Dafa Parade Highlights Faith, Freedom, and Compassion
Parade participants shared personal stories of spiritual transformation, perseverance, and hope during World Falun Dafa Day celebrations.
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NYC’s Mamdani Scraps Property Tax Hike, Relies on Second-Home Tax to Close City Budget Gap
The mayor’s $124.7 billion budget proposal avoids a property tax hike after the state pledged support of $8 billion over two fiscal years.
Kevin Warsh Cleared by Senate for 14‑Year Fed Board Seat
The Senate will next vote on Kevin Warsh as head of the Federal Reserve.
Hegseth Announces Department-Wide Review of Military Legal System
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said that U.S. military commanders and servicemembers need ‘a world-class military legal system.’
US Treasury Announces Sanctions on 12 New Targets for Transporting Iranian Oil to China
The U.S. Treasury Department said the effort was a part of ‘Economic Fury,’ which has seen several previous targets sanctioned.
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Revive Congressional Map That Favors Democrats
The Virginia Supreme Court last week invalidated a redrawn U.S. House map that aims to flip four Republican seats to Democrats.
House to Vote on Resolution Urging Trump to Confront Xi on China’s Political Prisoners
Rep. Chris Smith is calling on the president to help free political prisoners ahead of the U.S.–China summit.
Netanyahu Says He Wants to End US Military Support for Israel
Washington currently provides Jerusalem with military aid to the tune of $3.8 billion a year and is slated to continue doing so till at least 2028.
Chinese National Sentenced for US Scheme Targeting 2,000 Elderly Victims
He has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison.
Tax Delinquency Increasing Among Federal, Retired Employees, IRS Watchdog Reveals
These individuals, numbering more than 571,000, collectively owe about $6.3 billion to the IRS.
US Citizen Appeals for Help After Chinese Police Detain Her Mother for Her Faith
The family has been unable to visit her mother, who was targeted by the Chinese regime alongside the sister of another New York resident because of their faith.
Americans Aboard Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Will Quarantine in Nebraska, Says CDC
There are 17 Americans aboard the MV Hondius, which is expected to dock in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10.
Moolenaar Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Land Purchases Near US Sensitive Sites
Under the proposed legislation, any land purchase by a foreign adversary near a sensitive U.S. site is a national security threat.
