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Stocks Struggle, Oil Holds Above $100 as Iran War Escalation Clouds Outlook
Investors appeared cautious Tuesday as tensions in the Gulf continued, reinforcing expectations of prolonged supply disruptions.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Make Final Pre-Primary Pushes to Voters
The state capital of Columbus was a focal point for all three remaining candidates ahead of the May 5 primary election.
New Mexico Attorney General Urges Judge to Force Meta to Pay Billions, Implement Platform Redesigns
The request comes after a jury found Meta misled families and put children at risk on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
California Launches Probe Into Trump Admin’s Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease
State energy officials called the deal bad for renewables while federal officials considered the cancellations a boon for taxpayers and energy dependability.
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DOJ Sues Minnesota to Block Climate Lawsuit Targeting Energy Companies
Federal lawyers said Minnesota is using consumer-protection laws to regulate greenhouse gas emissions beyond its borders.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
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Denver Leaders Reject Justice Department’s Demand That City Repeal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
The DOJ sent a letter threatening to sue the city if it does not repeal the ban and declare it unconstitutional.
Gap Cofounder Doris Fisher Dies at 94; Helped Grow Jeans Store Into Fashion Powerhouse
She drew on the idea of the ‘generation gap’ to name the brand, which began with one San Francisco store in 1969 and grew to revolutionize fashion retail.
Trump Says US Economy Is Booming Despite Iran War
The president hosted more than 130 small-business owners representing manufacturing, food production, defense, energy, and retail.
Iranian Strikes on UAE, Ships Amid US Operation to Open Hormuz Strait Test Ceasefire
President Donald Trump stopped short of saying that the ceasefire has been violated.
California Man Sentenced for Stealing $59 Million in Public Benefits, Transferring Funds to China
The individual, together with other people, fraudulently obtained state unemployment compensation benefits using stolen identities.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition: Spokesman
The spokesperson provided no other information about the nature of Giuliani’s condition or the reason for his hospitalization.
Appeals Court Approves Ten Commandments in Texas Schools: What to Know
The case could end up in the Supreme Court and lead to new rules about how governments deal with religion.
4 Noncitizens Charged With Illegally Voting in Federal Elections
The individuals allegedly voted in the 2020, 2022, and 2024 general elections.
Mexico’s Sinaloa Governor Steps Down as He Faces US Drug Trafficking Charges
Mexico is seeking additional information before it agrees to arrest and extradite the Sinaloa governor and nine other indicted Mexican nationals.
Carmakers Draw on Pickups, Tariff Refunds, and Service Revenue Amid EV Losses
GM and Ford included expected tariff refunds in their first-quarter earnings results.
Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuban Regime
The president’s order imposes new restrictions and targets anyone complicit in human rights violations.
US Treasury Warns Ships Not to Pay Strait of Hormuz Tolls to Iran
The U.S. government warned on Friday that even charities are not exempt.
Experts Sound Alarm as National Debt Tops GDP for First Time Since WWII
Debt held by the public has topped 100 percent of GDP as economists warn of rising fiscal risks despite a resilient growth backdrop.
