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US Labor Market Remains Resilient as Jobless Claims Dip
Continuing unemployment benefits came in below expectations, lifting optimism of renewed hiring momentum.
Supreme Court Dismisses Case on Death Penalty, IQ Without Ruling
The case focused on a convicted murderer’s attempt to argue his intellectual functioning was too low for him to receive the death penalty.
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean as Trump Admin Pressures Cuba
The move was confirmed by the U.S. Southern Command on Wednesday, the same day ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted in the United States.
Trump Admin Announces $2.9 Billion Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
The funding is being allocated based on the location of roughly 4 million lead service lines.
Surgeon General Advisory Warns About Screen Time for Children
‘Harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health concern,’ the advisory states.
Greenlandic Mothers in Denmark Fight to Get Children Back From Foster Care
A controversial test of parenting competency that put many Greenlanders’ kids in foster care was dropped in 2025. But parents and kids remain separated.
Who Is Raul Castro, the Recently Indicted Cuban Politician?
Raul Castro was charged with the 1996 killing of four people on a humanitarian mission.
US Marines Board Iranian Tanker in Latest Blockade Enforcement
According to U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces have diverted 91 vessels since the start of the blockade against Iran on April 13.
Federal Government Launches Operation to Find Missing Foster Children, 13 Recovered
The operation builds on ‘Project Hope,’ a similar initiative launched during President Donald Trump’s first term.
EU Advances US Trade Deal Ahead of Trump’s July Deadline
The agreement covers trade, energy, AI chips, and defense procurement.
Keisha Bottoms Wins Democratic Nomination for Georgia Governor
The former Atlanta mayor will face either Lt. Gov. Burt Jones or billionaire Rick Jackson in the race for the governor’s mansion.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Rick Jackson Head to GOP Runoff for Georgia Governor
Trump-endorsed Jones and healthcare executive Jackson are eyeing the governor’s mansion in the battleground state.
What to Know About Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
A five-person committee will hand out funds from a nearly $1.8 billion settlement to Americans claiming to be victims of weaponization of government agencies.
Vance Says Iran’s Negotiating Position Still Unclear, Warns Military Is ‘Locked and Loaded’
‘The Iranians aren’t themselves quite clear in what direction they want to go,’ the vice president said Tuesday.
NPR Cuts Newsroom Jobs Due to Federal Funding Loss, Expected Drop in Sponsorship Revenue
The job cut announcement comes after Trump ordered a halt to taxpayer subsidies for public broadcasters amid allegations of bias.
US Announces Fresh 30-Day Sanctions Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to ‘Vulnerable Nations’
Following Bessent’s announcement, a pair of Democratic senators criticized the move as an ‘indefensible gift’ to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
