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Day in Photos: Military Drills, 2026 Met Gala, and Meat Industry Investigation
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
US Supreme Court Allows Louisiana Redistricting Ruling to Take Effect Immediately
The ruling came after Louisiana delayed May 16 primary elections to give it time to replace the unconstitutional map the court struck down last week.
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.
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.
Texas Doctor Found Guilty for Illegally Distributing Over 1 Million Pills of Opioids
A federal jury has convicted the physician of conspiracy and distribution charges after running a cash-only clinic that supplied dangerous drug cocktails.
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One Person Shot Following Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington: Secret Service
Residents are urged to avoid the area of the shooting, which occurred at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington.
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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What to Know About the Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center
The SPLC has been charged with fraud tied to an alleged scheme to pay informants in white supremacist and other extremist groups.
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.
Virginia Redistricting Spurs Move to ‘Make DC Square Again’
As a GOP congressman tries to restore the District of Columbia’s original borders, activists leading the long-shot campaign hope the president will act.
