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Warren, Shaheen Demand Trump End Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver
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Finance
Fidelity Settles Data Breach Class Action for $2.5 Million; Payouts Up to $5,000
Fidelity Investments has agreed to a $2.5 million class action settlement over a 2024 data breach that exposed personal data of 77,000 customers, with payouts up to $5,000.
Energy
Wright Predicts Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen by Summer's End Amid Iran Standoff
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted the Strait of Hormuz will reopen by summer 2025, warning that the U.S. military could force the issue if Iran doesn't relent. He also addressed confusion over Iran's leadership and rising gas prices.
Politics
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Revive Congressional Map
The Supreme Court refused Virginia Democrats' emergency plea to restore their congressional map, effectively ending the legal fight for this cycle.
Politics
Polis Commutes Sentence of Election Clerk Tina Peters, Sparking New Debate
Former Colorado election clerk Tina Peters will be released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence, cutting her nine-year term nearly in half.
Politics
Comer Announces 2027 Kentucky Governor Bid, Eyes Beshear's Open Seat
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) confirmed he intends to run for Kentucky governor in 2027, aiming to succeed term-limited Democrat Andy Beshear. Comer highlighted his statewide outreach and criticized Beshear's relationship with Republican legislators.
International
Rubio: Iran's Attempts to Use US Politics for Leverage Won't Force a 'Bad' Deal on Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the idea that Iran could leverage U.S. domestic politics or energy costs to force President Trump into a bad nuclear deal.
Politics
Sen. Duckworth Secures Release of Army Wife from ICE Custody
Deisy Rivera Ortega, married to a U.S. Army sergeant, was freed from ICE detention after a month, following Sen. Tammy Duckworth's direct appeal to DHS Secretary Mullin.
Politics
Trump Admin Seeks 1,500 More National Guard Troops for DC 'Summer Surge' Ahead of July 4th
The Trump administration wants 1,500 more National Guard troops deployed to D.C., part of a summer surge before July 4th celebrations, despite local opposition and a $1.65M daily cost.
Politics
Kean Sr. Says Son's Health Issue Won't Linger, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Still Absent
Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr. said Friday his son, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., will recover fully from an undisclosed medical issue, but the lawmaker remains absent from Congress and the campaign trail.
Veterans Group Sues Trump Administration Over VA Abortion Ban Affecting 5.8 Million
Minority Veterans of America sues the Trump administration over its VA abortion ban, arguing the policy violates federal
Texas High Court Rejects Abbott's Bid to Penalize Democratic Lawmakers Who Fled Over Redistricting
The Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott's effort to penalize Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to bl
Hispanic Business Owners Seek Tax Certainty, Not Political Slogans
Hispanic business owners want concrete policies, not political rhetoric, as Republicans highlight permanent small busine
Texas Children's Hospital Settles Paxton Suit, Launches First Detransition Clinic
Texas Children's Hospital agreed to create the first U.S. detransition clinic, pay $10 million, and fire five physicians
DOJ Formally Seeks Death Penalty for Israeli Embassy Killings Suspect
The Justice Department formally notified a federal judge Friday it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, accu
Mamdani Closes $12B NYC Deficit, Boosts School Funding by $122M
Mayor Mamdani closes $12 billion deficit while investing $122 million in public schools, adding 1,000 teachers, and expa
U.S. Mining Paralysis Puts National Security at Risk, New Report Warns
A new report warns that U.S. mining permitting delays—averaging 29 years—are driving dependence on foreign minerals from
House Passes $2B VA Funding Bill as 2027 Budget Battle Begins
The House passed its first fiscal 2027 appropriations bill, a military construction and VA funding measure, by a 400-15
EPA Proposes Scrapping Clean Water Safeguards for Coal Plant Toxic Waste
The EPA proposed rolling back 2024 limits on toxic heavy metals from coal plants, arguing the rule is too costly amid ri
Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Shield Gene Therapies from Medicare Price Talks
Bipartisan House legislation seeks to protect genetically targeted heart disease technologies from early Medicare price
House Bipartisan Duo Pushes Bill to Shield Gene Therapies from Medicare Price Talks
Reps. Don Davis (D-N.C.) and Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) are pushing the MINI Act to shield genetically targeted technologie
Senate Panel Advances Crypto Bill as Two Democrats Cross Aisle
The Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 to advance the Clarity Act, with two Democrats joining Republicans, but the path
Powell Steps Down as Fed Chair but Stays on Board, Defying Trump
Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair ended Friday, but he stays on the board, vowing to fight Trump's attacks on the centra
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
FBI Offers $200K Reward for Ex-Air Force Spy Who Fled to Iran
The FBI has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force c
Trump and Xi Discuss AI Guardrails, but Details Remain Vague
President Trump said he and Xi Jinping discussed potential AI guardrails during their summit, but offered no specifics o
Trump Claims Massive Boeing, GE Deals in Beijing; Details Scarce
President Trump touted new business deals with China, including a large order for Boeing jets and GE engines, but provid
Russian Propaganda Tactics Turned Against Kremlin in West Africa
A network of covert social media accounts is using Russian propaganda tactics to undermine Kremlin-backed juntas in West
Cuba's Envoy to US Sets Firm Red Lines as Invasion Fears Mount
Cuba's top diplomat in Washington warns the island will defend itself against any US invasion, as fuel shortages spark p
Stanton Skeptical China Will Press Iran on Strait as Trump Seeks Xi's Help
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton questioned whether China would help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the U.S. has lost