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Today: May 19, 2026

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US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, ABC News reports

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US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, ABC News reports
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump agency's order against ABC's 'The View' talk show is invalid, network says

Disney-owned ABC said on Friday the Trump administration's efforts to declare its daytime talk show "The View" subject to federal equal time rules for

Trump agency's order against ABC's 'The View' talk show is invalid, network says
Health|World

US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting

U.S. immigration officials have quietly lifted a hold on green card and visa applications for doctors from three dozen countries

US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks

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Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks
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Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says

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Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says
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White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash

White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash

White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices

The Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants last year by the Trump administration's so-called Department of

US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory
World

US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures

The Trump administration is conducting a review of the 53 Mexican consulates in the United States

US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures
Arts|Education|Technology

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
Business|Economy|Political|World

US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three U_S_ Navy ships as they transited the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”

US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
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UN experts warn US fuel blockade in Cuba puts human rights at risk

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UN experts warn US fuel blockade in Cuba puts human rights at risk
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totalled $7 billion, reporting shows

A series of well-timed market bets on falling oil prices totalling as much as $7 billion during March and April spread across multiple

Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totalled $7 billion, reporting shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support

A council appointed by President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
Crime|US|World

South Florida man from Cuba being pressured to self-deport after release from "Alligator Alcatraz"

South Florida man from Cuba being pressured to self-deport after release from "Alligator Alcatraz"

South Florida man from Cuba being pressured to self-deport after release from "Alligator Alcatraz"
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Trump administration is trying to divert $2 billion in global health funding to pay for USAID shutdown

The Trump administration is trying to divert $2 billion in global health funding to pay for USAID shutdown

The Trump administration is trying to divert $2 billion in global health funding to pay for USAID shutdown
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‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Once the city of peace, Geneva sees the United Nations' presence fade

When in 1937 the League of Nations vacated the 225-room Palais Wilson in Geneva, the global intergovernmental body created to preserve peace

Once the city of peace, Geneva sees the United Nations' presence fade
Business|Economy|Political|World

US and Iran closing in on agreement aimed at ending war, source says

US and Iran closing in on agreement aimed at ending war, source says

US and Iran closing in on agreement aimed at ending war, source says
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Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz

In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal

Stocks surged to fresh records and oil prices dropped on Wednesday after a report that the United States and Iran are closing in on an

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal
Opinion|Political|US|World

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?
Americas|Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting everyday Americans, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds about 6 in 10 U.S. adults say the country is no longer a great place for immigrants, though they believe it used to be

How Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting everyday Americans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi

China’s diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into sharper focus after talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
Crime|Political|US|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific

The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
Crime|Political|US|World

US to close watchdog office for federal immigration detention abuses

A U.S. watchdog office for federal detention abuses was being closed, President Donald Trump's administration said on Tuesday.

US to close watchdog office for federal immigration detention abuses
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says ‘mass deportations are coming’

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says ‘mass deportations are coming’

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says ‘mass deportations are coming’
Business|Education|World

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity goals

The New York Times was sued on Tuesday by the U.S.

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity goals
Crime|Political|US

Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Denver and its police department seeking to strike down an assault weapons ban that’s been in place for Colorado’s largest city since 1989

Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban
Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Sports

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|World

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone
Americas|Business|Crime|Political|US|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it’s launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says

China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters,

US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease

California energy officials on Monday opened an investigation into the Trump administration's agreement with an offshore wind company to cancel a planned project off the state's

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns

One of Costa Rica’s leading media outlets says that the United States has revoked the tourist visas of several executives on its board

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit

The U.S.

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
Uncategorized

Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan

President Donald Trump's administration supports a proposal to delay rules to protect a vanishing species of whale in favor of commercial fishing interests

Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
Arts|Business|Economy|Health

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins this week attributed a multimillion-person drop in the number of participants receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the tamping down of fraud and an improved economy

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Strait talk

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices spiked by around 5% on Monday after Iran said it

Strait talk
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike
Health|Political|Science

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms
Election

Trump and GOP test precedent with aggressive voter roll purges

Trump and GOP test precedent with aggressive voter roll purges

Trump and GOP test precedent with aggressive voter roll purges
Business|Crime|Economy|Political

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Travel

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration
Arts|US|World

Amid leaks, Justice Gorsuch says US Supreme Court needs room for 'candid conversations'

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Amid leaks, Justice Gorsuch says US Supreme Court needs room for 'candid conversations'
Crime

FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows

FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows

FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows
World

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings

The Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings in an extraordinary number of lawsuits on a broad set of issues

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses

Major airlines and the U.S. government scrambled to help stranded passengers and employees after bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department can use military lawyer to prosecute civilian, judge rules

The Trump administration's assignment of military lawyers to help the Department of Justice

US Justice Department can use military lawyer to prosecute civilian, judge rules
Business|Political|World

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says

An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S.

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders

Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases

Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan
Political|US|World

Cuba rejects Trump's new "coercive" sanctions

Cuba rejects fresh sanctions levied on Friday by U.S.

Cuba rejects Trump's new "coercive" sanctions
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

U.S.

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Cuba's Raul Castro joins May Day march as tensions simmer with US

Ninety-four-year-old former leader Raul Castro joined thousands of Cubans in an International Workers' Day march on Friday that passed through the capital of

Cuba's Raul Castro joins May Day march as tensions simmer with US
Business|Economy|Finance|World

How US equipment ended up in the hands of Iran’s allies in Yemen as USAID was disbanded

How US equipment ended up in the hands of Iran’s allies in Yemen as USAID was disbanded

How US equipment ended up in the hands of Iran’s allies in Yemen as USAID was disbanded
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump’s administration appears to be recalibrating its centerpiece policy of mass deportations after a series of major immigration enforcement operations in American cities soured the public’s mood on it

After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US FEMA reinstates employees it placed on leave after letter of dissent

The U.S.

US FEMA reinstates employees it placed on leave after letter of dissent
Business|Economy|Political|World

FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months

Fourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter criticizing the nation's disaster preparedness have been reinstated after eight months on paid leave

FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities

The Trump administration has deferred an additional $91 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing concerns about fraud in state-run programs

Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities
Economy|Political|World

US hits Congo's former president with sanctions over support for rebels

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for his alleged role in funding and providing political support to rebel groups operating in the east of his country

US hits Congo's former president with sanctions over support for rebels
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US consumer finance watchdog narrows Biden-era anti-discrimination rule on small business lending

The U.S.

US consumer finance watchdog narrows Biden-era anti-discrimination rule on small business lending
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Brent oil prices surge above $125 after setting new wartime high

Brent crude oil prices, the global benchmark, surged above $125 per barrel on Thursday morning, as President Donald Trump mulls an extended blockade of Iranian ports. Kristie Lu Stout reports.

Brent oil prices surge above $125 after setting new wartime high
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order as it tries to cut the number of vaccines recommended for every child in the United States

Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate

The Trump administration fired the entire board that oversees the National Science Foundation, raising an age-old question about the separation of science and state.

How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US banks left guessing over scope of looming order on citizenship data

U.S. banks say they are largely in the dark about an expected White House order requiring them to collect data on

US banks left guessing over scope of looming order on citizenship data
Business|Economy|Technology|World

White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump-Xi summit

Beijing rolled out new trade rules this month that have alarmed U.S. businesses and which analysts say could seriously undercut American efforts to

White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump-Xi summit
Health|Science|World

Trump administration appeals judge's order upending Kennedy's vaccine policies

The Trump administration on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's ruling blocking key elements of Health Secretary Robert F.

Trump administration appeals judge's order upending Kennedy's vaccine policies
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home

US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home

US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home
Crime|Political|US|World

US House votes to reauthorize domestic surveillance but Senate may balk

The U.S. government's effort to renew its warrantless domestic surveillance powers cleared the House of Representatives

US House votes to reauthorize domestic surveillance but Senate may balk
Education|Political|World

Trump administration probes Stanford University over diversity practices

The U.S.

Trump administration probes Stanford University over diversity practices
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US says first refunds from Trump tariffs expected around May 11

The Trump administration is expected to issue the first tariff refunds by around May 11, according to an order filed on Tuesday in the U.S.

US says first refunds from Trump tariffs expected around May 11
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Trump’s DEI purge reaches farm country? Women picked for soybean board all replaced by men

The Trump administration rejected all four women farmers chosen by their peers to represent them in an industry group called the United Soybean Board

Trump’s DEI purge reaches farm country? Women picked for soybean board all replaced by men
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning in his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran

Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
Economy|Finance|World

U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military's price

U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key hurdle toward Senate confirmation vote

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key hurdle toward Senate confirmation vote
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will 'soon run out'

The House has taken a crucial step toward funding the Department of Homeland Security

House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will 'soon run out'
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty

The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called the Trump administration hypocritical

China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster

The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants
Business|Economy|Environment

Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects

The Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects

Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
Economy|Health|Opinion

Trump’s Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long-term care

When a home healthcare aide doesn’t show up, the consequences are immediate and can be dire.

Trump’s Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long-term care
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Political

US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul

A coalition of historic preservation and architecture groups will ask a judge on Wednesday to halt plans by President Donald Trump’s administration

US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Agents armed with search warrants keep focus on Minnesota in public fraud probe

Federal agents have served search warrants in Minnesota in an ongoing fraud investigation of publicly funded social programs for children

Agents armed with search warrants keep focus on Minnesota in public fraud probe
MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1

The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
Crime|US|World

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data

A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state’s voter records

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
World

Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without a chance for a bond hearing, citing “serious constitutional questions.”

Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review
Crime|Health|Political|Science

Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records

The Trump administration has indicted a former National Institutes of Health official over allegations of evading federal records requests related to COVID-19 pandemic

Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'