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Trump, First Lady Celebrate Military Mothers at White House
The president and first lady praised the sacrifices of military families while highlighting mothers whose children served or were injured in service.
Man Accused of Running Chinese Police Station in NYC Admits Working for CCP, Prosecutors Say
Lu Jianwang is on trial, accused of acting as an agent of China in operating an overseas Chinese police station in New York City.
US Prepares Visa Sanctions on China as Deportation of Chinese Nationals Stalls
The move comes only days before President Donald Trump’s scheduled trip to Beijing.
Hotel Bookings Fall Below Expectations in US World Cup Host Cities
Hotel operators in several host cities described the soccer tournament as a ‘non-event’ for bookings.
Eli Lilly Announces $4.5 Billion in Indiana Expansion
Since 2020, Lilly has committed more than $21 billion in capital to expand manufacturing capacity at its Indiana manufacturing complex.
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Patel Says FBI ‘Kept Out’ of Initial Days of Nancy Guthrie Investigation
Few details have been released about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother in recent weeks as the sheriff’s office pushed back on the FBI’s claims.
Women’s College Faces Federal Inquiry for Admitting Males Identifying as Transgender
The Education Department launched an investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts, which admits males and gives them access to spaces designed for women.
Taiwanese Diplomat Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at Taiwanese Heritage Night Hosted by Giants
Wu Chih-hsiang, director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, took to the field in a Giants jersey to throw the pitch.
US Private Payrolls Rise by 109,000 in April, Beating Estimates
Private-sector employment gains were concentrated in education and health care services.
OpenAI Cofounder Greg Brockman Defends Company’s For-Profit Pivot—and His Own $30 Billion Payday
On the witness stand, Brockman offered an alternative to plaintiff Musk’s ‘bait and switch’ narrative.
More Than 200 Children Rescued, 350 People Arrested in DOJ Operation
Those arrested were charged for crimes including sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, abuse, kidnapping, and more.
CCP Plans to Bring Up Taiwan and Strait of Hormuz in Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit: Insider
The Chinese regime intends to use increasing imports from the United States as leverage over the important issues in the summit, according to an insider.
Tennessee Begins Special Session to Redraw Congressional Map
President Donald Trump has also called for Tennessee to redraw its congressional map.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Make Final Pre-Primary Pushes to Voters
The state capital of Columbus was a focal point for all three remaining candidates ahead of the May 5 primary election.
Michigan Special Election to Decide Control of State Senate
A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.
DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The governor and other Republicans previously said that the Supreme Court case was one reason why redistricting was brought up in a special session.
Top FDA Vaccine Official Steps Down Again as Deputy Takes Over
The University of California–San Francisco professor became known during the COVID-19 pandemic as a critic of government actions.
DOJ to Enforce Subpoena Against Hospital to Investigate Transgender Treatments for Minors
The department has filed the case after the hospital failed to comply with a subpoena issued in July last year.
