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Trump Signs Order Targeting ‘Bloated Overhead’ in Federal Contracts
The president signed an executive order that seeks to address longstanding problems in the government’s contracting system.
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.
$313 Million Detention Center Project in Arizona Halted Amid Lawsuit, Local Opposition
A federal database listed two notices about the stop-work order for the processing facility.
Financial Literacy Fuels the American Dream, Treasury Secretary Tells Students
Most states now require completion of a financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
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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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Texas Attorney General Expands H-1B Fraud Investigation
The state is investigating whether businesses operated ‘ghost offices’ and falsely represented themselves as sponsors of foreign workers.
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.
Trump Signs 45-Day Extension of FISA Section 702 Hours Before Deadline
The emergency extension was passed under suspension of the rules after the Senate rejected an earlier proposal from the House.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Mask Ban for Law Enforcement
In February, a federal judge preliminarily blocked a similar law in California that barred federal agents from concealing their faces while working.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills Suspends Senate Campaign
Mills announced her intentions to campaign for Sen. Susan Collins’s (R-Maine) seat in October 2025.
Blockade of a Blockade: As Tehran Menaces Strait of Hormuz, US Tightens Vise on Iranian Shipping
Iran’s hold on the waterway causes international pain while U.S. Navy’s worldwide hunt for ’shadow fleet' tankers is aimed only at Iran.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Tour New York City During US Visit
The royal couple visited the waterfall pools located where the World Trade Center’s twin towers once stood.
German Chancellor Says Relationship With Trump Is Good, Despite Comments About Iran
Friedrich Merz had earlier said that the United States had been ‘humiliated’ by Tehran after U.S. officials agreed to travel to Pakistan for peace talks.
FDA Says Most Infant Formula Has Low or Undetectable Levels of Contaminants
‘The results of this study are encouraging,’ the commissioner of the agency said.
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Requesting Arizona Voter Data
‘The Court will dismiss the Attorney General’s claim with prejudice because amendment would be legally futile,’ the judge wrote.
US Special Forces Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Betting on Maduro’s Capture
Gannon Ken Van Dyke could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Rampant Fraud Corrupts the Health Care System, Dr. Oz Says
Beyond the estimated $100 billion annual cost, the lure of easy money has a corrosive effect on health care and society, Oz said.
FCC Orders Early Review of Disney’s ABC Station Licenses
Disney is facing an early review of multiple station licenses in markets across the nation.
