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Permanent Daylight Saving Bill Advances to House Floor
President Donald Trump said he would ‘work very hard’ to have the Sunshine Protection Act signed into law.
US Blacklists 9 Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Officials
The sanctions marks the first time Washington has sanctioned sitting Lebanese government security officials.
Apple Asks Supreme Court to Review Contempt Order in Epic Games Lawsuit
A federal judge previously found the company flouted her injunction against anticompetitive business practices.
3 Dead in New Mexico and First Responders Decontaminated After Exposure to Unknown Substance
Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders had to be quarantined and assessed Wednesday.
If You Bring a Drone to a World Cup Event, NYPD Might Take It Out
Congress passed legislation in December to give local police authority to disable drones. NYPD teamed up with the FBI to train officers ahead of a busy summer.
Cotton Used in Labubu Dolls Traced to Forced-Labor Region in China, Sparking Call for US Action
Cotton from Xinjiang, where Uyghur labor is exploited, has been identified in the clothing of many Labubu dolls sold in the U.S., advocacy groups say.
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US to Send 5,000 More Troops to Poland, Trump Announces
The announcement comes two days after Vice President J.D. Vance announced plans to rotate about 4,000 U.S. troops through Poland had been delayed.
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.
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Teachers’ Wages ‘Essentially Flat’ for 50 Years, Analysis Says
The largest teachers’ union spent $220.5 million on political activities last year, compared to $45.4 million on local collective bargaining-related matters.
Senate Leaves for Memorial Day Recess Without Passing ICE, Border Patrol Funding Bill
Republicans couldn’t secure passage before recess amid divisions over $1 billion in ballroom security funding and an ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund.
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.
Minnesota Daycare Owner Charged Over Alleged Daycare Fraud Scheme
The charges come months after video featuring empty and closed daycare centers receiving large sums of tax dollars went viral.
Treasury Issues New Sanctions Targeting Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Network
The Treasury Department said the designated individuals and entities helped launder proceeds from fentanyl and other narcotics.
Former DOJ Attorney Who Helped Investigate Trump Charged With Stealing Confidential Documents: Patel
The former U.S. attorney under Jack Smith was indicted on charges that carry up to 25 years in prison if she’s convicted on all counts.
Rubio Calls on Cubans to Reject Communist Leadership
In a video message, the US secretary of state said that the Cuban people should create a ‘new Cuba.’
Former DNC Vice Chair Likens Democratic Party to ‘Headless Chicken,’ Calls ‘Big Tent’ Rhetoric Hollow
David Hogg said Democrats focus too much on what they oppose and reject candidates further left such as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Electric Bills Could Be 2026 Election Shocker
Americans are paying more for power while financing long overdue expansions and upgrades to the nation’s grid—and they aren’t happy about it.
Democrats Lock In Candidates to Challenge GOP in 2 Swing Pennsylvania House Districts
Election analysts with the Cook Political Report rated both races in November as toss-ups.
Scott Bessent Urges G7 Allies to Target Iran’s Finances as US Applies Fresh Sanctions
‘Now is the time to join the United States in moving aggressively,’ the Treasury secretary said.
IRS to Drop Tax Claims Against Trump as Part of Settlement
The new legal release came after the president settled his lawsuit against the IRS the day before.
