Louisiana Suspends Congressional Primaries After Supreme Court Ruling
Louisiana delays its U.S. House primaries set for May 16 following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated the state’s congressional map
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Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means, Names Nicole Saphier
President Trump replaces stalled surgeon general nominee Casey Means with radiologist Nicole Saphier, citing Senate opposition and highlighting Saphier's medical and communication credentials
Trump Addresses Foreign Investments and Iran Conflict Questions in Oval Office
President Trump responded to reporter questions on U.S. foreign investments and Iran war talks after signing a retirement planning executive order
Trump Signs Bill Funding DHS, Ending 76-Day Shutdown
President Trump approved a bill restoring funding to most of the Department of Homeland Security after a historic 76-day shutdown disrupted key agency operations
Oil Prices Surge to Four-Year High Amid Iran War and Congressional Deadline
Oil prices climbed as U.S.-Iran tensions continue and the 60-day war authorization deadline looms in Congress, with costs rising significantly
Pentagon Official Pete Hegseth Testifies on Defense Budget and Iran Conflict
Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request and the $25 billion cost of the Iran…
Supreme Court Invalidates Louisiana Congressional Map, Limits Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, ruling race-based redistricting violated the Constitution and narrowing protections under the Voting Rights Act
President Trump Faces 60-Day Deadline on Iran War Without Congressional Approval
Under the War Powers Resolution, President Trump must decide by Friday whether to end U.S. military action in Iran or seek congressional authorization to…
Ford to Receive $1.3 Billion Refund for Trump-Era IEEPA Tariffs
Ford expects a $1.3 billion government refund after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the Trump administration’s IEEPA authority
Trump Administration Expands Background Checks for Immigration Applicants
The Trump administration is requiring enhanced FBI background checks for many immigration applications, temporarily pausing some cases as new security measures take effect