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Trump, South Korea’s Lee Discuss US–China Summit After Beijing Talks
The call followed Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping.
Senate Parliamentarian Rejects White House Ballroom Funding in Reconciliation Bill
Republicans had pursued including the funding alongside a $73 billion funding package for immigration enforcement operations through 2029.
Kentucky’s Thomas Massie Fights for Political Survival as May 19 Primary Approaches
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is facing a stern challenge from Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in the most expensive House race in U.S. history.
Teenagers Arrested in Random Shootings Across Austin That Left 4 Injured
Two teenagers were in custody and a potential third suspect was being sought following at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas.
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US Issues Travel Advisories Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization declared the virus a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’
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Trump Warns Iran It Needs to Move Fast on Deal or Attacks Will Ensue
‘There won’t be anything left,’ the president warned in a social media post on Sunday.
FDA Leadership Shakeup Continues as Hoeg Replaced
Tracy Beth Hoeg, acting director of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug research center, said she was fired from her position.
US Allows Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil to Expire
The temporary sanctions waiver had allowed India to purchase discounted Russian oil without penalty.
A Scholar Escaped China Two Decades Ago. Now He’s Warning About Beijing’s Infiltration in America.
Having walked out of Chinese communist indoctrination, a scholar and historian hopes to offer America an antidote.
Taiwan Presses for US Arms Support After Trump Says Decision Pending
The U.S. president said he must speak with Taiwan’s leader before deciding whether to proceed with the record arms sales package for Taipei.
How AI Is Polluting the Publishing Industry
AI-generated writing has upended the natural mechanism that rewarded the best books with sales and popularity.
Customs and Border Protection Seizes Historic Level of Fentanyl
CBP eclipsed 100 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized this fiscal year as the Trump administration delivered a year of zero releases at the border.
CDC Director: No Hantavirus Cases in United States
The risk to the general public remains extremely low, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said.
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.
US Pledges $1.8 Billion in Additional Funding for UN Humanitarian Aid
‘This isn’t the end to our efforts, in fact, it’s just the latest step,’ said Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Federal Judge Blocks Certain Provisions of Texas Immigration Law
The judge said the Texas law ‘could open the door to each state passing its own version of immigration laws.’
New ATF Director Vows to Refocus From Lawful Gun Owners to Violent Criminals
Cekada testified on how the agency would handle gun owner-related sensitive data, why it has proposed 34 new rules, and if it has an illegal firearms registry.
Trump Departs China After 2-Day Talks With Xi
The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues during the Beijing summit, including economic cooperation, fentanyl, Taiwan, and Iran.
US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the chief’s exit on May 14.
