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David Venturella to Be Acting ICE Director: DHS Spokesperson
Venturella will succeed acting director Todd Lyons, who will leave the agency at the end of May.
Trump Says Cuba is Seeking Help: ‘We Are Going to Talk’
As he departed Washington, the president reiterated that he believes Cuba is a ‘failed nation.’
Day in Photos: Annual Sea Trials, Student Protest, and Epstein Survivor Hearing
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Postal Service Wants to Raise Rates on PO Boxes, Hazardous Shipments
If its request is approved, the cost of renting post office boxes will rise by 3 percent in July. The agency lost $9 billion in 2025.
Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,800 Vehicles After Robotaxi Enters Flooded Roadway
Waymo autonomous vehicles may slow but not stop after detecting a potentially untraversable flooded lane, a report shows.
Pennsylvania Democrats Vie to Face 2 GOP Congressmen Who Barely Won in 2024
The Cook Political Report rates both races as toss-ups in November.
42 Arrested in California Child Exploitation Operation: Officials
The arrests were made during a yearlong investigation dubbed ‘Operation Volcano’ in California’s Riverside County.
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Trump–Xi Summit Shifts Focus to Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Insiders
As Trump prepares to visit Beijing, insiders say growing concerns over Iran and global energy security have moved ahead of trade on the summit agenda.
Netflix Sued by Texas for Allegedly Spying on Children
The lawsuit also accuses the streaming giant of using addictive design features to keep children engaged on the platform.
South Carolina Senate Votes Against Extending Session, Putting Redistricting in Jeopardy
If the redistricting effort is ultimately successful, the primary would be delayed from June 9 to Aug. 11.
Trump Heading to China for High-Stakes Summit With Xi
The Iran war, trade, human rights, and Taiwan are likely to take center stage at the Beijing summit.
Hegseth Announces Department-Wide Review of Military Legal System
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said that U.S. military commanders and servicemembers need ‘a world-class military legal system.’
US Treasury Announces Sanctions on 12 New Targets for Transporting Iranian Oil to China
The U.S. Treasury Department said the effort was a part of ‘Economic Fury,’ which has seen several previous targets sanctioned.
FSU Shooting Victim’s Family Sues OpenAI, Claims Suspect Used ChatGPT to Plan Attack
‘If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder,’ Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said.
Trump Says US–Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’
The Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and natural gas, has effectively remained closed, sending oil prices surging.
US to Develop Small Modular Nuclear Reactors for Commercial Shipping
The federal government is seeking industry inputs regarding integrating nuclear power across the United States’ fleets and logistical networks.
Trump Says Polish, Moldovan Detainees Released by Belarus, Russia With US Help
President Donald Trump said that Polish President Karol Nawrocki had asked for U.S. help during their talks last year.
US Ambassador Says Admin Pushing for UN Security Council Resolution on Iran
Ambassador Mike Waltz said that the resolution would condemn Iran’s attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Strike Destroys Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 2
The operation marked the latest U.S. military strike targeting suspected narcotics trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.
Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Clear the Way for New Congressional Map
The state argues that the high court’s recent ruling on race and redistricting required it to adjust its electoral map.
