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Rubio Calls India Key US Partner
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India ‘one of our most important strategic partners in the world’ during his visit to the country.
EPA Head Says Southern California Chemical Tank Likely ‘Will Fail’
Tens of thousands of people are under evacuation in Garden Grove, in Orange County.
Retail Giants Post Higher Sales but Consumers Show Signs of Strain
Both Target and Walmart reported strong quarterly results but offered a cloudy outlook.
Senate Passes Legislation to Create Whistleblower Program to Stop Smuggling of US Semiconductors to China
‘I look forward to working with our colleagues in the House to get this important legislation through Congress,’ Sen. Mike Rounds said.
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12 Alleged Gang Members Indicted on Federal RICO Charges
The defendants have been accused of drug trafficking, murder, assault, and arson.
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.
San Diego Empty Homes Tax Nears Vote; Opponent Urges Different Approach
Similar taxes have been proposed in a number of U.S. cities and have faced legal challenges in some cases.
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Chinese National Charged With Smuggling Drugs Through Georgia’s Port of Savannah
The defendant owns a China-based chemical company and promoted Shenzhen, China, as a ‘source city for his drug supply,’ prosecutors say.
USTR Greer Says No Immediate Semiconductor Tariffs Planned, Emphasizes Sector Protection
The trade representative highlighted careful timing for any duties to support U.S. chip manufacturing resurgence.
Cuban Regime Faces Mounting Pressure as Calls for Change Grow
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the likelihood of reaching a diplomatic solution with the island’s leaders is low.
Trump Touts Tax Relief at Campaign Event in Swing New York District
The president promoted a tax deduction that he said would benefit residents of high-tax states at an event in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Kevin Warsh Sworn in as Fed Chair, Commits to Leading a ‘Reform-Oriented’ Federal Reserve
‘Today marks a return to an institution that I do, in fact, cherish,’ Warsh said.
NATO Has to Be Good for All Allies: Rubio
Marco Rubio had said in March that the United States must reexamine its relationship with NATO because members did not help in the Iran conflict.
US Blacklists 9 Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Officials
The sanctions marks the first time Washington has sanctioned sitting Lebanese government security officials.
Day in Photos: Memorial Day Preparations, Starship V3 Launch, and Allied Forces Exercise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says US Should Take Control of Iran’s Uranium, Will ‘Probably Destroy It’
Iran is believed to possess about 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, officials say.
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.
