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Elon Musk Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement With SEC Over Twitter Stake
The settlement remains subject to court approval.
California Launches Probe Into Trump Admin’s Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease
State energy officials called the deal bad for renewables while federal officials considered the cancellations a boon for taxpayers and energy dependability.
Day in Photos: Military Drills, 2026 Met Gala, and Meat Industry Investigation
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Texas Doctor Found Guilty for Illegally Distributing Over 1 Million Pills of Opioids
A federal jury has convicted the physician of conspiracy and distribution charges after running a cash-only clinic that supplied dangerous drug cocktails.
Denver Leaders Reject Justice Department’s Demand That City Repeal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
The DOJ sent a letter threatening to sue the city if it does not repeal the ban and declare it unconstitutional.
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Trump Admin Releases New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking, Addiction
‘In the land of the free, every American deserves to live a drug-free life,’ the president said.
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.
DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The governor and other Republicans previously said that the Supreme Court case was one reason why redistricting was brought up in a special session.
Top FDA Vaccine Official Steps Down Again as Deputy Takes Over
The University of California–San Francisco professor became known during the COVID-19 pandemic as a critic of government actions.
DOJ to Enforce Subpoena Against Hospital to Investigate Transgender Treatments for Minors
The department has filed the case after the hospital failed to comply with a subpoena issued in July last year.
US Attorney Pirro Says Evidence Shows Agent Was Shot by Suspect’s Gun During DC Dinner
A preliminary hearing for the suspected gunman is scheduled for May 8.
250 Years: Old North Church Is the Living Story of America
Best known for its role in the American Revolution, the Christ Church in the City of Boston is still home to a thriving Episcopal congregation.
Supreme Court Considers Trump’s TPS Policies
Immigration has been at the center of President Donald Trump' s second term. Now, it’s in the hands of the Supreme Court to render their decision.
Readers Weigh In on How DC Lawmakers Managed DHS Shutdown: Epoch Survey
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was shut down for 11 weeks.
US Sanctions China-Based Oil Terminal, Ship Managers Amid Iran Sanctions Regime
The move is directed at a Chinese terminal operator responsible for importing tens of millions of barrels of Iranian crude.
Day in Photos: Astronauts at NYSE, Strikes in Lebanon, and Nepal Demolitions
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says US Naval Blockade Causing Iran Economy to Collapse
A statement from Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei indicated the country is developing ‘new rules’ to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
