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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.
Louisiana Democrats Protest House Primary Election Suspensions After Supreme Court Ruling
State Democrats say the process was not handled lawfully by the governor after ballots had already been cast.
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.
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Trump Says He May Consider Withdrawing Troops From Italy, Spain
‘Why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help, and Spain has been horrible, absolutely horrible,’ Trump said.
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.
House Passes Funding Bill for DHS, Sending to Trump’s Desk
The bill goes to Trump’s desk and will end a shutdown that began on Feb. 14.
A Look at Trump’s Renovation Projects in Washington
From real estate to the presidency, he has built hotels, casinos, golf courses, and other places.
ATF Unveils Proposed Rule Changes Meant to Help Law Enforcement, Gun Owners
The 34 changes will be more amendments than the ATF has issued in the last 15 years combined.
Supreme Court Could Upend Lawsuits Over Monsanto’s Weedkiller
Herbicide, a controversial ingredient called glyphosate, cancer, and a major chemical company, are before the Supreme Court this week.
Former FBI Director Comey Released After Court Appearance on Trump Threat Charges
Former FBI Director James Comey was released on April 29 after his court appearance over an alleged threat he made against President Donald Trump.
DOJ Seeks Pretrial Detention of DC Shooting Suspect Cole Allen, Releases Hotel Photos
Before the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Cole Allen took the photos of himself, according to a Justice Department memorandum.
Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Termination of Deportation Protections for Syrians, Haitians
The court’s decision could impact hundreds of thousands of people who have received temporary protected status.
Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Insider Trading Scandals
Research shows an increase in popularity in prediction markets alongside a corresponding surge in sports betting since it became legal in 2018.
DC Shooting Puts Focus on Security Gaps
The latest assassination attempt will likely force Secret Service to revamp operations, experts said.
