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DOJ Sues Connecticut Over State’s Mask Ban on Federal Officers
Connecticut enacted the law with a goal of increased oversight of federal agents. The DOJ said it endangers officers.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Pull Back as Bond Yields Jump
The 30-year Treasury bond yield rose above the key 5 percent level on May 15.
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Attempt to Revive Congressional Map
The new ruling leaves intact a Virginia Supreme Court decision that found that the process leading up to the recent referendum suffered from legal defects.
Toyota Files for $2 Billion Expansion of Texas Production Facility
The proposed manufacturing facility, dubbed ‘Project Orca,’ would create 2,000 new jobs, Toyota said.
Texas Joins DOJ in Antitrust Probe of Large Meatpacking Companies
Attorney General Ken Paxton claims major companies could be manipulating the beef market to underpay ranchers.
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Texas Children’s Hospital to Open First-Ever Detransition Clinic Under Deal With DOJ
The Justice Department said the hospital has taken ‘significant steps’ in cooperation with the agency.
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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Middletown Smoke Shop Closes After Allegedly Selling Cannabis to Minor
The store was illegally selling unregulated cannabis products, according to the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Removing Democrats Who Left State to Block Redistricting Vote
The court opinion stated that the issue was already addressed when Republicans issued fines against the missing lawmakers.
Trump Says He’s Losing Patience With Iran Over Lack of Progress on Deal
A senior U.S. admiral told a U.S. Senate committee that Iran’s capabilities to threaten U.S. forces and regional interests had been ’substantially degraded.’
Solar Power Generation to Exceed Coal for First Time in Texas Grids
Total U.S. energy production hit a new record in 2025, with natural gas, crude oil, and coal being the top three energy sources.
House Ties 212–212 on Iran War Powers Resolution
A tied vote constitutes a defeat under House rules, blocking the latest Democratic-led resolution.
US Completes Secret Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium From Venezuela
About 30 pounds of the material was removed from a shuttered reactor.
Supreme Court Extends Order Allowing Abortion Pill Access by Mail
A federal judge previously ruled that a state lawsuit against mifepristone may not move forward until federal regulators complete their review of the drug.
Social Security Recipients Could See Larger Payment Adjustment in 2027 Amid Higher Inflation
A senior citizens group said that Social Security payments could rise by nearly 4 percent next year.
Bessent Says US, China to Launch AI Safety Talks After Trump–Xi Meeting in Beijing
The Treasury secretary said Washington aims to shape global AI standards with U.S. values while maintaining its lead over China.
US Doctor From Hantavirus-Linked Cruise Ship Cleared to Leave Nebraska Isolation Unit
‘I want to emphasize that the risk to the general public is low,’ an official from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told reporters.
Day in Photos: Falun Dafa Day, Mayor Acting as Agent for China, and National Police Week
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Jury Convicts Chinese American Who Operated China’s NYC Police Station
The Fujian hometown association leader’s close association with China’s security apparatus stretches back to at least 2015.
