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Tech, Business Leaders Set to Accompany Trump on China Trip
The president will prioritize economic diplomacy while traveling with at least 16 executives representing American industries.
Day in Photos: Hantavirus Evacuees, Protest for Freedom in China, and Maternal Health Care
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Nominates FEMA Lead Fired From Role a Year Ago
Former Navy SEAL Cameron Hamilton served as acting administrator for the agency from January to May 2025.
US Treasury Announces Sanctions on 12 New Targets for Transporting Iranian Oil to China
The U.S. Treasury Department said the effort was a part of ‘Economic Fury,’ which has seen several previous targets sanctioned.
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Trump Admin Unveils Moms.gov Website for Mothers and Young Families
The HHS-run site aims to connect families with maternal health resources, community health centers, and pregnancy support information.
San Francisco Immigration Court to Permanently Close This Year
The Concord Immigration Court, which will take over most of the closing court’s cases, already has a backlog and a shortage of judges.
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Group Sues to Stop Trump From Coloring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The nonprofit said it seeks to prevent the landmark from resembling ‘a large swimming pool rather than the reflective civic landscape it was designed to be.’
Chocolate Bar Recall Expands Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
Spring & Mulberry said the recall now covers 12 chocolate bar lines made with an implicated lot of dates.
Trump Says He'll Bring Up Jimmy Lai and Jailed Pastor in Meeting With China’s Xi
President Donald Trump previously discussed Lai’s case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during their October 2025 meeting in South Korea.
US to Develop Small Modular Nuclear Reactors for Commercial Shipping
The federal government is seeking industry inputs regarding integrating nuclear power across the United States’ fleets and logistical networks.
Trump Says Polish, Moldovan Detainees Released by Belarus, Russia With US Help
President Donald Trump said that Polish President Karol Nawrocki had asked for U.S. help during their talks last year.
US Ambassador Says Admin Pushing for UN Security Council Resolution on Iran
Ambassador Mike Waltz said that the resolution would condemn Iran’s attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Strike Destroys Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 2
The operation marked the latest U.S. military strike targeting suspected narcotics trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.
Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Clear the Way for New Congressional Map
The state argues that the high court’s recent ruling on race and redistricting required it to adjust its electoral map.
Moolenaar Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Land Purchases Near US Sensitive Sites
Under the proposed legislation, any land purchase by a foreign adversary near a sensitive U.S. site is a national security threat.
Trump Announces 3-Day Ceasefire in Russia–Ukraine War
The ceasefire will start May 9 and last until May 11, the president said.
Department of War Begins UFO Files Release
Long-discussed files including footage of unidentified flying objects and flying discs, documented between June 1947 and July 1968, were released on May 8.
Chinese EV Makers Playing Long Game for US Market, Analysts Say
Shut out of the U.S. market, Chinese automakers are investing in Mexico, exploring Canada and designing EVs that match North American consumer preferences.
Rubio’s Italy Visit Will Ease Tensions but Not Necessarily Close the Gap, Analysts Say
They said the Italian leader’s response to disagreements between Trump and the pope reflected mounting domestic pressure ahead of her reelection bid in 2027.
