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Trump Calls for Gas Tax Suspension—Here’s What to Know
The national average for a gallon of gas is $4.53.
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Longtime Tennessee Democratic US Rep. Cohen Drops Reelection Bid After State Redistricting
Cohen represents the sole Democratic U.S. House seat from the state of Tennessee.
Key Takeaways From Trump’s China Visit
Trump welcomed China’s new purchase commitments but noted there has been no breakthrough on the release of Jimmy Lai.
Long Island Rail Road Strike Looms After No Deal on Pay Raise
A strike could shut down the nation’s busiest commuter railroad and disrupt more than 250,000 weekday riders.
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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.
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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Closing Arguments in High-Stakes OpenAI Trial Focus on Reputation, Character
Final statements focused on the credibility of rival tech moguls Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with the future of an $852 billion company at stake.
SEC Reaches Settlement With Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani in Civil Fraud Case
The SEC settlement would resolve civil allegations without admissions of guilt.
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.
Federal Government Withholds $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Reimbursements to California, Citing Fraud
The action was part of a nationwide crackdown on fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid systems.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions
The former lawyer’s murder charges were dismissed, but financial convictions will remain.
Nvidia CEO Joins Trump on China Trip as President Urges China to ‘Open Up’ to US Businesses
Jensen Huang joined Trump and top U.S. business leaders on Air Force One as the president pushed China to open up to American firms.
