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Trump Signs Order Targeting ‘Bloated Overhead’ in Federal Contracts
The president signed an executive order that seeks to address longstanding problems in the government’s contracting system.
Day in Photos: US to Venezuela Direct Flights Resume, Wildfire in Scotland, and Artemis II Astronauts in NYC
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says Agent Shot at Correspondents’ Dinner Was Not Hit by Friendly Fire
The federal agent was injured during an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington.
Tariffs on Chinese Display Technology Could Cut US Military Dependence: Policy Group
A new report urges the Pentagon to examine supply chains more deeply, focusing on Chinese-made display cells used in phones, computers, and military systems.
$313 Million Detention Center Project in Arizona Halted Amid Lawsuit, Local Opposition
A federal database listed two notices about the stop-work order for the processing facility.
Financial Literacy Fuels the American Dream, Treasury Secretary Tells Students
Most states now require completion of a financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
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Trump Scrapping Whiskey Tariffs After Royal Visit
‘People have wanted to do this for a long time,’ President Donald Trump said in a social media post.
Education Department Probes Stanford Over Alleged Racial Discrimination
The university ‘appears to be conditioning access’ to a program based on the skin color of individuals, an Education Department official said.
California Average Gas Price Tops $6 per Gallon: Report
Nationally, gas prices jumped by $0.27 to an average of $4.30 per gallon, AAA reported.
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Texas Attorney General Expands H-1B Fraud Investigation
The state is investigating whether businesses operated ‘ghost offices’ and falsely represented themselves as sponsors of foreign workers.
Trump Signs DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown
The department had been partially shuttered for 76 days, resulting in long Transportation Security Administration lines at airports nationwide.
Louisiana Postpones House Primaries After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
‘Yesterday’s historic Supreme Court victory for Louisiana has an immediate consequence for the State,’ the governor said a joint statement.
3 Family Members Charged Over Alleged Assault on Turning Point USA Journalist in Minnesota
The three were accused of attacking reporter Savanah Hernandez during an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota.
Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin
The leaders discussed a temporary truce to mark the May 9 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
Texas Attorney General Sues Houston-Area Center Accused of ‘Birth Tourism’ Scheme
Texas has sued a China-linked operation the Attorney General’s office said has claimed responsibility for ‘1,000+ American-born babies.’
Jerome Powell to Remain on Fed Board After His Term as Chair Ends
Despite planning to retire, Powell believes he has ‘no choice’ but stay in his seat on the Board of Governors.
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
After eight years at the helm of the Federal Reserve, a change of guard is set for May.
Iran’s Currency Hits Record Low as US Blockade Deepens Economic Strain
The Iranian rial has dropped nearly 15 percent in the past two days as shipping disruptions, falling output, and an oil storage crunch strain Tehran’s finances.
FDA Announces Pilot Program Featuring Real-Time Clinical Trial Monitoring
The program will cut the time it takes to bring a drug to market, officials said.
Elon Musk Takes the Stand at OpenAI Trial
The co-founder accuses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of defrauding him and betraying the company’s founding mission: to operate as an open-source nonprofit.
Day in Photos: King Charles III in US, Train Accident, and Elon Musk’s Trial
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
