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DOJ Reaches Settlement With Data Firm Over Meat Industry Competition Concerns
The proposed settlement would force Agri Stats to halt detailed pricing and production reports shared exclusively with major meat processing companies.
Trump Remains Confident Hantavirus Situation Under Control
The president has been briefed on the outbreak on a cruise ship with American travelers aboard.
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America’s Power Grid Is Hostage to One Component That Takes Years to Get
With growing demand from AI, data, and population centers, the U.S. has been losing the trillion-dollar race to rebuild its aging power grid.
Ohio Attorney General Resigns to Take Job With Conservative Nonprofit
Dave Yost, who dropped out of the Ohio Republican gubernatorial primary last year, will join Alliance Defending Freedom.
Clarence Thomas Achieves Milestone as Second-Longest Serving Supreme Court Justice
Thomas’s tenure has surpassed that of the previous second-place record holder, Justice Stephen J. Field, who served from 1863 to 1897.
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USDA Tightens SNAP Retailer Rules to Expand Healthy Food Options
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said retailers participating in SNAP will face tougher stocking requirements.
Texas Governor Moves to Shut Down Unauthorized ‘American Muslim University’ in Dallas
The school website advertises bachelor’s and master’s degrees in STEM fields but does not list any academic accreditations or credentials.
Trump Helps Alabama Teen Get Experimental Cancer Treatment in California
Will Roberts asked for help in a video posted last month to his mother’s Facebook account.
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Used Car Prices Fall in April for 1st Time Since November Amid High Fuel Costs
Year over year, prices were still up by 1.8 percent.
Arizona Investigators Probe High-Tech Cargo Theft Ring Tied to Organized Crime
Investigators in Yavapai County say that in one incident, thieves took just 11 minutes to steal pallets of high-value merchandise from a semi-truck.
Rubio’s Italy Visit Will Ease Tensions but Not Necessarily Close the Gap, Analysts Say
They said the Italian leader’s response to disagreements between Trump and the pope reflected mounting domestic pressure ahead of her reelection bid in 2027.
Appeals Court Appears Likely to Reject Hegseth’s Claim Against Sen. Kelly
A lower court has blocked War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to lower the veteran senator’s retirement pay and military rank.
Federal Judge Releases Purported Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note
The note was allegedly found by Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate. A judge has now unsealed it, years later.
Musk Companion, Former OpenAI Board Member Shivon Zilis Testifies in OpenAI Trial
Zilis addressed her role as a liaison between the cofounders during a power struggle that led to Musk’s exit.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Detention of Illegal Immigrants Living in US Without Bond
The 11th Circuit’s decision deepens a divide among multiple federal appeals courts that have ruled on the issue.
US Prepares Visa Sanctions on China as Deportation of Chinese Nationals Stalls
The move comes only days before President Donald Trump’s scheduled trip to Beijing.
Millions of iPhone Owners Could Get Up to $95 in Settlement: 5 Things to Know
A proposed order affects some iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 customers who bought the devices between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Urges State Department to Release Funds to Vaccine Group
The government must release allocated money to Gavi, the senators said.
Most Trump-Backed Challengers Defeat Indiana Republicans Who Rejected Redistricting
Trump endorsed GOP challengers in seven state Senate races where incumbents had opposed a congressional redistricting bid backed by the president.
US Proposes UN Security Council Resolution to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Rubio said he is unsure whether the resolution can survive a permanent veto from Russia or China.
Republicans Claim Fundraising Advantage Over Democrats 6 Months From Midterms
It comes as Democrats say they are targeting eight more House seats.
Trump Says Iran War Could Stretch 2 to 3 More Weeks
‘We either make the right deal, or we win very easily,’ the president said.
