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NAACP Petitions to Block Tennessee GOP Map That Dismantles Only Black-Majority District
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Trump Administration Proposes Lifting USPS Ban on Handgun Shipments
A proposed rule from the Trump administration would let Americans mail handguns through USPS, drawing praise from gun rights groups and fierce opposition from state attorneys general.
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Tennessee Democrat Demands Memphis Secession After GOP Redistricting Splits Black District
State Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D) urged Memphis to secede from Tennessee after Republicans passed a redistricting map that splits the state's only majority-Black district, threatening the lone Democrat in the delegation.
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Beshear Open to 2028 Run, Says Democrats Must 'Absolutely Win' Next Presidential Race
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear acknowledges 2028 speculation, says Democrats 'have to win' next election, and pledges to beat JD Vance.
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DC Crime Stats Probe: 13 Officers Suspended as Pirro Alleges Systematic Downgrading
Thirteen Washington, D.C., police officers, including two high-ranking commanders, were placed on leave amid an internal probe into manipulated crime statistics. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the findings confirm her office's earlier suspicions.
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Nonfiction Book Bans in US Schools Double Amid Federal Crackdown on Activism
A new report reveals that nonfiction book bans in U.S. schools doubled last academic year, with over 1,100 titles removed, largely focused on activism and social justice themes.
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Clyburn Fights Trump-Backed Effort to Redraw South Carolina's Only Democratic District
Rep. Jim Clyburn slammed South Carolina Republicans for extending their legislative session to redraw his district, accusing them of bowing to Trump's demand to eliminate the state's only Democratic House seat.
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UK Local Elections: Starmer Faces Rout as Farage’s Reform Surges
British voters head to polls Thursday in local elections that could deal a heavy blow to PM Keir Starmer's Labour Party while boosting Nigel Farage's Reform UK and the left-wing Greens.
Healthcare
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three; WHO Says Risk Low
Three passengers died and five others fell ill from hantavirus on the MV Hondius. The WHO says the public health risk remains low, but the outbreak raises questions about federal response.
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Democrats Demand Answers on Trump Pardons, Cite Pay-to-Play Concerns
Democratic lawmakers launched an investigation into Trump's pardons, questioning recipients like Trevor Milton and Changpeng Zhao about potential pay-to-play deals.
SPLC Pleads Not Guilty as DOJ Fraud Case Tests Anti-Hate Group’s Tactics
The SPLC pleaded not guilty Thursday to fraud charges from the Trump administration, arguing its informant program helpe
Jeffries Dismisses Trump's 'Inciting Violence' Call as 'Deranged Rant'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dismissed President Trump's call for him to be charged with inciting violence as a
House Democrats Mock FBI Director Patel's Personalized Bourbon, Cite Security Risks
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee mocked FBI Director Kash Patel for traveling with a personalized bourbon, cal
GOP Rep. Barrett Pushes Bill to Curb Iran War, Set July End Date
Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI) introduced a bill Thursday to require President Trump to wind down the Iran war by July 30 and l
Tennessee GOP Splits Memphis District to Oust Lone Democrat Cohen
Tennessee lawmakers approved a GOP-friendly congressional map that carves up the state's only majority-Black district, t
Trump's FEMA Review Council Proposes Overhaul, Including Flood Insurance Privatization
The FEMA Review Council approved a final report Thursday urging sweeping reforms, including shifting disaster response t
Ethanol Mandate Expansion: A Hidden Tax on Consumers and a Win for Lobbyists
Congressmen Perry and Roy warn that year-round E15 sales, without reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard, impose a hidden
Meta and YouTube Challenge Landmark $6M Verdict in Social Media Addiction Case
Meta and YouTube have asked a judge to toss a jury verdict that found them liable for a woman's depression, arguing lega
Meta Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over AI Training on Pirated Books
Five major publishers and novelist Scott Turow filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta, accusing it of using millions
White House Eyes FDA-Style Safety Checks for AI Models Amid Mythos Concerns
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the White House is weighing an executive order to mandate FDA-styl
Workforce Crisis Threatens Home Care for Aging Americans: Congress Urged to Act
Congress faces pressure to pass two bills that would guarantee home care under Medicaid and invest in the direct care wo
Bipartisan Bill Seeks Federal Bereavement Leave for Parents Who Lose a Child
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to include bereavement leave for p
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'
Delta Ends Complimentary Snacks and Drinks on Select Routes Starting May 19
Delta Air Lines is eliminating complimentary food and drink service on a number of flights as of May 19, a move the carr
Dollar's Steep Drop Since Trump's Return Quietly Squeezes American Households
The U.S. dollar has fallen about 10% since Trump returned to the White House, quietly driving up costs on imports, trave
First 'Jeopardy!' Winner's Prize: Then vs. Now
The first Jeopardy! winner earned $2,680 in 1964, worth about $26,000 today—a fraction of what today's contestants can w
Two Paycheck Months in 2023: How Your Pay Schedule Creates a 'Bonus' Payday in May
If you get paid biweekly, May brings a third paycheck—not a bonus from your boss, but a quirk of the calendar. Here's wh
Trump Sets July 4 Tariff Ultimatum for EU, Threatens Major Hikes
President Trump has given the EU until July 4 to comply with a trade agreement or face significantly higher tariffs, esc
Trump and Lula Skip Press as White House Meeting Yields Sparse Details
President Trump and Brazilian President Lula held a high-stakes White House meeting without press access. Trump's brief
Trump's Shadow Diplomacy: How Real Estate Moguls Replaced State Department Pros
The Trump administration has systematically sidelined the State Department, replacing professional diplomats with person
Trump Hosts Brazil's Lula at White House for Trade and Security Talks
President Trump hosts Brazilian President Lula at the White House for talks on trade and security, with both leaders see
Rubio Meets Pope Leo at Vatican as Trump Escalates Feud Over Iran War
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday, days after President Trump intensified his f
Biden's Chip Curbs Backfired: Huawei Now Rivals US in AI Race
Biden's export controls on advanced chips were meant to hobble Huawei. Instead, they concentrated its market, fueled sta