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Border Czar Says Federal Government Working to Increase Deportations
Tom Homan said in a new interview that more than 800,000 people have been deported since the start of the second Trump administration.
US Marines Board Iranian Tanker in Latest Blockade Enforcement
According to the U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces have diverted 91 vessels since the start of the blockade against Iran on April 13.
Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump Settlement Fund
The officers allege the money will ‘finance the violent operations of rioters, paramilitaries, and their supporters.’
Trump Delivers Commencement Address at Coast Guard Academy
The president celebrated the 145th graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut.
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Interior Department Approves Funding to Conserve 190,000 Acres of Critical Wetland
Certain species of migratory birds are critically dependent on wetlands.
Texas Attorney General Claims Muslim School Misrepresented Itself as University
Paxton is suing the Texas American Muslim University in Dallas, alleging the school was not authorized to offer degrees.
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UN Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Lead to Global Food Price Crisis
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization urged governments and international organizations to take action before conditions worsen.
Bloomberg Gauge Shows Global Long-Term Bond Yields at Highest Since 2008
Oil-driven inflation fears and fiscal pressure continue to drive investors to demand higher returns on longer-dated government debt.
Trump Administration Taps Stephanie Haridopolos as Temporary Surgeon General
The Senate has not confirmed any of the president’s nominees for surgeon general during his second term.
Man Charged After 42 Illegal Immigrants Found Hidden Inside Truck at US-Mexico Border
Thirteen of those found in the truck face immigration charges, while the remainder are expected to be immediately deported from the United States.
Senate Advances Measure to Withdraw US Involvement in Iran Conflict
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) joined three GOP colleagues in backing the resolution, casting the decisive vote.
Washington State Under Federal Investigation for Housing Men in Women’s Prisons
The Justice Department alleges the state’s policy has resulted in sexual assault and other crimes against female inmates.
Trump-Backed Andy Barr Wins GOP Nomination in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
The election marks the first open primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) since 1972.
DIY Homeowners Spur Springtime Sales at Home Depot
The company’s net earnings fell by 4.2 percent year over year.
Trump Says He’s Given Iran ‘Two or Three Days’
The president had earlier announced he was holding off on pre-planned military strikes.
LA County’s Mental Health, Addiction Programs Could Provide a National Model, Says Kennedy
County leaders met with the health secretary in hopes of galvanizing federal support for tackling addiction and homelessness.
Primaries Held in 6 States: What to Watch
Georgia voters will cast ballots in high-profile primaries for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and several statewide offices.
DC Cracking Down on ‘Teen Takeovers,’ Will Begin Prosecuting Parents
‘These are not kids being kids. This is criminal conduct,’ U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said.
EPA Proposes Giving Water Systems More Time to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’
The change would give some systems two more years to take out two forms of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Maryland to Resend Thousands of Mail-In Primary Ballots After Error, Official Says
The Maryland Board of Elections announced on May 15 that some voters got the wrong party’s ballot for the primary.
