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Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz
Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.
CIA Director Visits Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis
A group of U.S. officials led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe were in Cuba on Thursday.
Trump, Xi to Meet for 2nd Day of Talks, With Discussion Expected on Taiwan, Iran, Purchases
Artificial intelligence and trade relations are also on the agenda between Trump and Xi.
NIH Announces Discovery That Could Help Develop Measles Treatments
Scientists funded by the government carried out the work.
Fetterman Says Democratic AI Moratorium Push Is ‘Lunacy,’ ‘China-First’
The Pennsylvania Democrat criticized a Sanders-Ocasio-Cortez bill that would pause AI data center construction until federal safeguards are in place.
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US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the chief’s exit on May 14.
Newsom Says Revised California Budget Eliminates State Deficit Through 2028
The proposed budget would cut $1.8 billion in spending and deposit $9.7 billion in reserves.
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Big Three Wireless Carriers Join Forces to Improve Access to Satellite Cell Service
A planned joint venture will use satellite-based technologies to fill in wireless coverage gaps, especially in rural areas.
Summer Travel Season Looks Resilient Despite Cost Pressures, Reports Say
Higher energy costs are pushing some travelers to take fewer trips, stay closer to home, or cut spending on accommodations.
Senators Unanimously Pass Resolution to Withhold Their Own Pay During Shutdowns
Members of Congress continue to receive salaries during shutdowns because the Constitution guarantees lawmakers’ compensation.
Nearly 2,500 Pounds of Cocaine, 105 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Joint Operation by US Forces
The narcotics were being shipped via sea, where 80 percent of interdictions of U.S- bound drugs typically occur.
House Passes Bill to Permit Year-Round Sales of E15 Fuel
Under the measure, the Clean Air Act would be amended to extend to E15 the same RVP waiver currently granted to standard E10 gasoline.
US Military Recovers Remains of 2nd Soldier Who Went Missing in Morocco
The recovery ends the search for two soldiers lost during an annual training in Africa.
US Cruise Ship Passengers Not Being Forced to Quarantine: CDC
Passengers are being encouraged to remain in quarantine.
Trump Promises to Get All Political Prisoners Released From Venezuelan Jails
The president also posted on Truth Social a map of Venezuela with the stars and stripes on it, under the words ‘51st state.’
American Who Tested Positive for Hantavirus Discloses Prior Symptoms
Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, an oncologist, says he is the American who tested positive for hantavirus.
How Will the Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Affect Upcoming Elections?
Experts disagree on how much the Callais ruling will help the GOP in the approaching midterm elections.
Trump Says Cuba is Seeking Help: ‘We Are Going to Talk’
As he departed Washington, the president reiterated that he believes Cuba is a ‘failed nation.’
ICE Alleges Widespread Fraud in Major Foreign Student Work Program
More than 10,000 foreign students ‘claim to be working for highly suspect employees,’ according to Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons.
American Who Showed Hantavirus Symptoms Tests Negative: US Agency
The person is in quarantine in Atlanta.
