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Consumers Sue Amazon for Not Refunding Trump Tariff Costs
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon has refused to seek tariff refunds due to political and commercial interests.
CDC Monitoring Ebola Developments in Congo and Uganda
Officials said the agency is deploying expertise through local offices as African officials report dozens of deaths from suspected infections.
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over State’s Mask Ban on Federal Officers
Connecticut enacted the law with a goal of increased oversight of federal agents. The DOJ said it endangers officers.
South Carolina Lawmakers Begin Special Session to Discuss Redistricting
Gov. Henry McMaster ordered state lawmakers to convene for a special session starting May 15.
Toyota Files for $2 Billion Expansion of Texas Production Facility
The proposed manufacturing facility, dubbed ‘Project Orca,’ would create 2,000 new jobs, Toyota said.
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Senators Warn CIA Director Not to Retaliate Against Whistleblower
The warning came after operations officer James Erdman testified during a public hearing.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
Chinese Community Surprised by Eileen Wang’s Guilty Plea
Local officials said Chinese Americans should be careful to avoid being exploited by the CCP.
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Middletown Smoke Shop Closes After Allegedly Selling Cannabis to Minor
The store was illegally selling unregulated cannabis products, according to the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
US Factory Output Grows at Fastest Pace in a Year
Price pressures persist for U.S. firms due to soaring global energy costs.
Trump Announces Washington Site for National Garden of American Heroes
The planned monument park would feature 250 life-sized statues honoring figures from U.S. history as part of events tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Trump Says Taiwan Was Major Topic in Xi Talks, Does Not Predict War
The president said he has not yet decided whether to move ahead with a major U.S. arms package for Taiwan.
EPA Proposes Rolling Back Restrictions on Wastewater From Coal-Fired Power Plants
The EPA cited growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers and manufacturing as key reasons for the move.
High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited to US
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores will make his first federal court appearance on May 15.
Louisiana Senate Passes New Congressional Map That Removes Majority-Black District
Redistricting efforts started after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limited the use of race when drawing boundaries for Louisiana’s electoral districts.
Pill Prevents COVID-19 After Exposure to Infected People: Study
Ensitrelvir is approved in Japan.
Congressional-Executive Commission on China Holds Hearing on Illegal Organ Trafficking in China
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China holds a hearing titled ‘A Market Built on Victims: Stopping Illegal Organ Trafficking in China and Beyond.’
Vance Says US Making Progress in Iran Talks, as Trump Holds Firm on Nuclear Issue
Vance warned that an Iranian nuclear weapon could trigger a wider arms race in the Middle East.
Congress Passes Resolutions Urging Trump to Press Xi on Political Prisoners
Both chambers approved resolutions calling for the release of faith leaders and others currently imprisoned by Beijing.
Alabama Governor Announces Special Elections for 4 Districts After Supreme Court Decision
The unaffected districts would still hold their primary elections on May 19, according to the governor’s office.
