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DOJ Seeks Nationwide Enforcement of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court on April 29 struck down a map creating a second black-majority congressional district in Louisiana.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
Federal Judge Rejects USCIS Pause on Immigration Applications
The U.S. District Court in Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction, requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to lift adjudicative holds.
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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.
Financial Literacy Fuels the American Dream, Treasury Secretary Tells Students
Most states now require completion of a financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.
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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Medicaid Withholds Additional $91 Million in Funding for Minnesota
A total of $350 million in Medicaid dollars that Minnesota expected has now been frozen, administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said.
Key Takeaways From Pentagon Leaders’ Testimony Before Congress
Military leaders faced questions on the Iran conflict, personnel decisions, and a $1.5 trillion military budget request during two days of testimony.
Trump Creates Clearinghouse Site for Individual Retirement Accounts
TrumpIRA will enable low- and middle-income Americans to shop for retirement plans eligible for a federal matching contribution.
Top US General Signals Russia Is Helping Iran in War
Gen. Dan Caine, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said ’there’s some action there' with regard to Moscow supporting Tehran.
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.
