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International
Trump and Xi Strike Cooperative Tone at Beijing Summit, but Avoid Substance
Trump and Xi opened their Beijing summit with warm words and pledges of cooperation, but neither leader detailed concrete agreements on trade or strategic issues.
International
Trump and Xi Open Beijing Talks with Pomp, Set to Tackle Trade and Iran
Trump landed in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, with a grand military welcome. The talks are expected to cover trade, Iran, and AI.
Policy
Senate GOP Blocks Democratic Effort to Halt Trump's CFPB Rollback
Senate Republicans voted down more than a dozen Democratic-backed measures on Wednesday that sought to undo the Trump administration's dismantling of the CFPB, including rules on medical debt and overdraft fees.
International
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Sanctions on UN Rights Investigator, Citing Free Speech Violation
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing sanctions against UN human rights investigator Francesca Albanese, finding the measures likely violated her First Amendment rights.
Politics
Rubio Surpasses Vance in 2028 GOP Primary Poll, Gains Trump's Eye
A new AtlasIntel poll shows Marco Rubio leading JD Vance 45.4% to 29.6% in a 2028 GOP primary matchup, as Trump signals interest in Rubio and donors lean his way.
International
House Unanimously Passes Resolution Demanding Trump Act on China Detainees
The House unanimously passed a resolution urging President Trump to push China for the release of five detainees, including pastors and a Hong Kong activist, during his state visit.
Politics
House Passes Year-Round E15 Sales, Splitting GOP Along Regional Lines
The House approved year-round E15 sales on a 218-203 vote, deepening Republican divisions between corn-state and oil-state lawmakers.
Defense
Hegseth's Reassurances Fail to Quell Hill Doubts on Iran War Stockpiles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's testimony didn't convince Democrats that U.S. stockpiles are sufficient, as new intel reveals Iran's firepower remains substantial.
Politics
Georgia GOP Targets 2028 Maps After Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session starting June 17 to redraw the state’s congressional maps for 2028, following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened key Voting Rights Act provisions.
Rand Paul's Son Apologizes After Antisemitic Tirade at DC Bar Targeting GOP Rep. Lawler
William Paul, son of Sen. Rand Paul, apologized Wednesday after allegedly spewing antisemitic slurs at Rep. Mike Lawler
Bipartisan Senate Coalition Warns Trump Against Unilateral Taiwan Policy Shifts
A dozen bipartisan senators warned the Trump administration not to alter U.S. Taiwan policy unilaterally, as President T
McMaster Reverses Course, Calls South Carolina Special Session for GOP-Biased Redistricting
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster plans to call a special session next week for a new congressional map favoring Republ
Kennedy's Top HHS Spokesperson Quits Over Push for Youth-Friendly Vape Flavors
Rich Danker, top HHS spokesperson under RFK Jr., resigned Wednesday over an effort to approve e-cigarette flavors he say
Neguse Clashes with Burgum Over No-Bid $13M Lincoln Memorial Pool Contract
Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on a $13.1M no-bid contract for the Lincoln Memorial Re
White House Threatens to Cut Medicaid Funds Over State Fraud Compliance
The Trump administration is threatening to cut Medicaid funding to all 50 states unless they demonstrate aggressive pros
Senate Crypto Bill Faces Make-or-Break Committee Vote Amid Partisan Rifts
Senators are scrambling to finalize a cryptocurrency regulation bill ahead of a key committee vote, with partisan divisi
U.S. Overdose Deaths Hit Third Year of Decline, CDC Data Shows
New CDC provisional data shows U.S. overdose deaths dropped 14% in 2025, continuing a three-year downward trend. Opioids
Trump's Gas Tax Holiday Plan: How Much Drivers Would Actually Save
President Trump supports suspending the 18.4-cent federal gas tax to ease pain at the pump, but savings may be modest an
Zeldin Defends EPA Budget Slash Before Senate Panel
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday as the White House pushes
North Dakota High Court Blocks Greenpeace's Dutch End-Run Around US Verdict
The state's highest court blocked Greenpeace International from leveraging EU anti-SLAPP laws to undermine a unanimous A
Social Security COLA Forecast Hits 3.9% for 2027 as Inflation Pressures Mount
The Senior Citizens League now predicts a 3.9% COLA for Social Security in 2027, a sharp increase from earlier forecasts
Young Borrowers Turn to Personal Loans for Daily Expenses as Inflation Bites
A new report reveals that over 10% of personal loan borrowers are Gen Z, using the funds for routine expenses like bills
Raising Cane's Opens 8 New Locations in May, Eyes National Expansion
Raising Cane's opens 8 new locations in May, including first stores in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and a drive-thru in Queens,
Virginia Contestant Smashes 'Price Is Right' Record with $240K Mother's Day Win
Vanessa from Virginia shattered the single-game record on 'The Price Is Right,' winning more than $240,000 in a BetMGM-b
2026's Top Job Markets for New Graduates Revealed in New ADP Study
ADP Research's new study ranks the best US metros for new graduates in 2026, highlighting major shifts from last year's
Hassett Forecasts Robust Job Market Despite Iran War-Driven Gas Spike
Kevin Hassett, a top Trump economic adviser, projected a very strong US job market despite Iran conflict-driven price hi
Redfin Reveals 2026's Hottest Housing Markets: Florida and Midwest Lead
Redfin's 2026 ranking of hottest U.S. neighborhoods spotlights affordable areas in Florida and the Midwest, with Land O'
USO Digitizes WWII Soldier's Letters, Reveals D-Day Details and Military Life
The USO released a digital archive of more than 300 letters from WWII soldier Louis 'Speedy' Weber, detailing D-Day and
Middle Powers Urged to Use Legal Tools to Defend Migrant Rights Against Trump
Middle powers should leverage human rights courts and diplomatic protection to counter Trump's assault on migrant rights
Trump Must Confront Xi on China's Crackdown on Religious Believers
Former US religious freedom ambassador Sam Brownback says Trump must press Xi Jinping on China's escalating repression o
State-by-State Tracking of Hantavirus Exposures After Cruise Ship Evacuation
Several states are tracking residents for hantavirus exposure after 17 Americans were repatriated from a cruise ship to
Trump Adds Nvidia CEO to China Trip After Denying Snub Reports
President Trump invited Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to join his China summit after CNBC reported he was snubbed, leading to
Chang: US AI Rules on China 'Impossible to Enforce' as Trump Heads to Beijing
Lawyer and China hawk Gordon Chang said US AI regulations on Chinese firms would be impossible to enforce, urging Americ