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Today: May 06, 2026

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy|Education|Political

Millions are protesting – but boycotts might be key to changing government policies

History suggests that boycotts are uniquely suited to expand public participation enough to spur political change.

Millions are protesting – but boycotts might be key to changing government policies
Business|Economy|World

Supreme Court’s tariff decision still leaves a ‘mess’ for companies trying to grab refunds

Companies that had sued for tariff refunds are taking different approaches to getting their money back – or quitting the effort.

Supreme Court’s tariff decision still leaves a ‘mess’ for companies trying to grab refunds
Crime|US|World

Trump administration admits error in lawsuit over immigration court arrests it justified with ICE memo

Trump administration admits error in lawsuit over immigration court arrests it justified with ICE memo

Trump administration admits error in lawsuit over immigration court arrests it justified with ICE memo
Political|World

The Latest: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal

Iran has dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries

The Latest: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|Travel

ICE is at airports during the travel chaos: What agents are and aren’t doing

ICE is at airports during the travel chaos: What agents are and aren’t doing

ICE is at airports during the travel chaos: What agents are and aren’t doing
Political|US|World

GOP lawmakers vent frustration over Trump administration’s lack of info on Iran war

GOP lawmakers vent frustration over Trump administration’s lack of info on Iran war

GOP lawmakers vent frustration over Trump administration’s lack of info on Iran war
Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Top Trump housing official issues new criminal referral for New York AG Letitia James

Top Trump housing official issues new criminal referral for New York AG Letitia James

Top Trump housing official issues new criminal referral for New York AG Letitia James
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department agrees to pay ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn in settlement over wrongful prosecution lawsuit

Justice Department agrees to pay ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn in settlement over wrongful prosecution lawsuit

Justice Department agrees to pay ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn in settlement over wrongful prosecution lawsuit
Political|World

Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands

Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands

Obstacles to ending war come into focus as US and Iran outline starkly different demands
Health|Political|Science|World

White House isn’t ready to nominate a new CDC director

White House isn’t ready to nominate a new CDC director

White House isn’t ready to nominate a new CDC director
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

What to know on Day 26 of the Iran war: Tehran taunts Trump, US troop deployment

What to know on Day 26 of the Iran war: Tehran taunts Trump, US troop deployment

What to know on Day 26 of the Iran war: Tehran taunts Trump, US troop deployment
Health|Political|Science

Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing

Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: US offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

The Trump administration offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not authorized to speak publicly about it, even as it’s sending more troops to the Middle East

The Latest: US offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
Crime|Political|World

At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say

The U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days

At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say
Business|Science|Technology

Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI

A federal judge weighing the merits of the Pentagon’s designation of rising Silicon Valley star Anthropic as a security threat repeatedly questioned the government’s reasons for vilifying the company following a dispute over how its artificial intelligence technology can be used in war

Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI
Crime|Political|US

Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good

Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for access to evidence they say they need to independently probe three shootings by federal officers, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows

Newly released court records indicate the Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve didn’t find any evidence of a crime before a judge quashed government subpoenas, dealing a severe blow to the probe

Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

A new explosion — in Texas, this time — could be sending your gas prices higher

A new explosion — in Texas, this time — could be sending your gas prices higher

A new explosion — in Texas, this time — could be sending your gas prices higher
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance

Bob Woodward to 'lift the lid' on decades of reporting in new memoir 'Secrets'

Award-winning journalist Bob Woodward has a new book that will explain how he came to write so many inside accounts from Washington

Bob Woodward to 'lift the lid' on decades of reporting in new memoir 'Secrets'
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is talking with an Iranian leader and claims the Islamic Republic is eager for a deal to end the war

Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy
Crime|Political|Travel|US|World

ICE officers go to TSA checkpoints at Trump's direction, while long wait times at airports persist

Armed federal immigration officers in tactical gear moved through terminals at some of the busiest U.S. airports Monday, standing near security lines and checkpoints after President Donald Trump ordered their deployment during a partial government shutdown that has disrupted air travel nationwide

ICE officers go to TSA checkpoints at Trump's direction, while long wait times at airports persist
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Department of Interior says a French energy company has agreed to give up two U.S. offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuel projects instead

Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump administration will pay a French company $1 billion in taxpayer funds to not build wind farms

Trump administration will pay a French company $1 billion in taxpayer funds to not build wind farms

Trump administration will pay a French company $1 billion in taxpayer funds to not build wind farms
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Technology

A media-rating company says a Trump agency is threatening its livelihood

A company that evaluates news outlets and websites to see which produce reliable journalism says it's under attack by the Trump administration

A media-rating company says a Trump agency is threatening its livelihood
Political|World

Voice of America journalists allege Trump wants to make outlet a propaganda source

Some journalists at Voice of America charged in a lawsuit Monday that the Trump administration — while largely shutting down the government-run outlet that provides news around the world — wants the operation to be more of a voice for propaganda

Voice of America journalists allege Trump wants to make outlet a propaganda source
Environment|Health|Science

When the EPA rolled back toxic air rules, it left this community in the path of pollution

When the EPA rolled back toxic air rules, it left this community in the path of pollution

When the EPA rolled back toxic air rules, it left this community in the path of pollution
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles

Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles

Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles
Environment|Science|World

Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn

Conservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks

Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn
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The Latest: Israel intensifying attacks, Iran shows defiance as its nuclear site hit

Iran has struck two communities near Israel’s main nuclear research center, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured, hours after Tehran’s main nuclear enrichment site was hit as the war spun into a dangerous new direction

The Latest: Israel intensifying attacks, Iran shows defiance as its nuclear site hit
Crime|Health|Political|World

Detained immigrant children still face concerning conditions at Texas facility, lawyers say

Nearly 600 immigrant children were held in a Texas family detention center in recent months beyond court-mandated limits and without enough food, medical care or mental health services, with dozens languishing inside for more than three months, according to court documents filed Friday

Detained immigrant children still face concerning conditions at Texas facility, lawyers say
Business|Economy|Political|World

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war

High level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan’s 1941 sneak attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor

Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?

A judge this week ruled that Voice of America's employees — and the news organization itself — get back to work

Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators

The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators
Political|US|World

Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions of the new rules are unlawful

Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
Business|Economy|Political|World

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|Political|World

Departed counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war denies leaking classified documents

The former counterterrorism director who resigned this week in protest of the Iran war is denying allegations that he improperly shared classified information

Departed counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war denies leaking classified documents
Business|Economy|Political|World

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it
Americas|Crime|World

US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead, 1 survivor in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it attacked an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers

US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead, 1 survivor in eastern Pacific
Economy|Political|Science|Technology

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI
Education|US|World

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students as settlement talks go nowhere

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students as settlement talks go nowhere

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students as settlement talks go nowhere
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department

The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Environment|Political|Science|World

Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight

Two dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of a scientific finding that had been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight
Political|World

Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress

Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress

Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress
Americas|Crime|Education|US

ICE releases NYC student Dylan Lopez Contreras 10 months after his arrest sparked protests

ICE releases NYC student Dylan Lopez Contreras 10 months after his arrest sparked protests

ICE releases NYC student Dylan Lopez Contreras 10 months after his arrest sparked protests
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families

The Trump administration’s new child care subsidy rules are the latest measure to challenge the struggling industry.

Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families
Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Opinion|World

Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview

Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview

Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says

The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a top counterterrorism official this week in protest of the Iran war, improperly shared classified information

FBI investigating whether departed counterterrorism official leaked classified info, AP source says