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Today: May 06, 2026
Today: May 06, 2026

Trump administration

Crime|Political|US|World

Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction

Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has won a Supreme Court order that’s expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress

Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction
Crime|Political|US

‘They’ve lost the jury pool’: Jeanine Pirro’s office is struggling to win trials this year

‘They’ve lost the jury pool’: Jeanine Pirro’s office is struggling to win trials this year

‘They’ve lost the jury pool’: Jeanine Pirro’s office is struggling to win trials this year
Political|US|World

Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ’s resurrection

The Trump administration has taken a new tack in celebrating Easter

Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ’s resurrection
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
Africa|World

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal

Congo will receive some deportees from the U.S. as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal
Education|Technology|World

Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone

The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free source that many people used to check basic facts about countries

Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone
Education

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions

A federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government

The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported

US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government
Political|World

US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare

Some major events in the history of US-Iran relations highlight differences between the countries’ views, but others have presented real opportunities for reconciliation.

US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare
Business|Economy|Health

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short

A rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California
Business|Economy|World

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds

The Trump administration has scaled back its plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI

Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on

President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?

Does the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful

Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful

Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business

The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.

Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them

Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
Business|World

Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to work

An appeals court panel has suspended a federal judge’s order for the Trump administration to bring hundreds of Voice of America employees back to work from paid leave

Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to work
Business|World

Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seething

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a $400 million ballroom after it demolished the East Wing of the White House

Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seething
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Environment|Political|Science|US|World

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling

One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DOJ whistleblower complains to Congress that internal watchdog isn’t doing its job

DOJ whistleblower complains to Congress that internal watchdog isn’t doing its job

DOJ whistleblower complains to Congress that internal watchdog isn’t doing its job
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached

What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached

What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached
World

New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy

A New York Times attorney claims the Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters

New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
Political|US|World

Immigration advocates appeal to a higher power to sway the high court on birthright citizenship

Immigration advocates appeal to a higher power to sway the high court on birthright citizenship

Immigration advocates appeal to a higher power to sway the high court on birthright citizenship
Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Political|US|Videos|World

Why new and seasoned protesters alike say they came out to ‘No Kings’ rallies across the country

Why new and seasoned protesters alike say they came out to ‘No Kings’ rallies across the country

Why new and seasoned protesters alike say they came out to ‘No Kings’ rallies across the country
US|World

Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship threatens ‘chaos’ in proving newborns’ status

Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship threatens ‘chaos’ in proving newborns’ status

Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship threatens ‘chaos’ in proving newborns’ status
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel

Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping
Political|Sports|World

"No Kings" protest in NYC on Saturday with rally marching down 7th Avenue

"No Kings" protest in NYC on Saturday with rally marching down 7th Avenue

"No Kings" protest in NYC on Saturday with rally marching down 7th Avenue
Economy

Skipped meals, eviction notices and repo’d cars: TSA workers desperately await checks after Trump and Senate push for funding

Skipped meals, eviction notices and repo’d cars: TSA workers desperately await checks after Trump and Senate push for funding

Skipped meals, eviction notices and repo’d cars: TSA workers desperately await checks after Trump and Senate push for funding
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio pushes postwar plan for Strait of Hormuz after meeting G7 allies skeptical about Iran strategy

Deep divisions were apparent over the Iran war as top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries have met in France

Rubio pushes postwar plan for Strait of Hormuz after meeting G7 allies skeptical about Iran strategy
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|US|World

Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act

A judge has ruled that the government can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|US|Videos

Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally

Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally

Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved

A year after federal employees were hit by the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency, it remains unclear what the agency saved

A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works into the night on funding deal

President Donald Trump says he will sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration workers

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works into the night on funding deal
Uncategorized

Trump directs DHS chief to pay TSA agents as talks to end shutdown break down

Trump directs DHS chief to pay TSA agents as talks to end shutdown break down

Trump directs DHS chief to pay TSA agents as talks to end shutdown break down
Business|Science|Technology

Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in temporarily blocking the Pentagon from labeling the company as a supply chain risk

Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk
Education|Health

Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools

The Trump administration has opened investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools, ratcheting up its pressure campaign against colleges and universities

Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools
Crime|Political|World

Appeals court pauses orders restricting federal officers' use of tear gas at Portland ICE building

An appeals court has paused lower court rulings in Oregon that restricted federal officers' use of tear gas during protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland

Appeals court pauses orders restricting federal officers' use of tear gas at Portland ICE building
Crime|Political|US|World

US appeals court sides with Trump administration on detaining immigrants without bond

An appeals court has ruled that the U.S. can continue to detain immigrants without bond

US appeals court sides with Trump administration on detaining immigrants without bond
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

The Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security as it wages war on Iran

Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf