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Senator Focuses on Data Safety of TikTok-Oracle Venture
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., on Friday formally asked TikTok's newly formed U.S. joint venture and cloud computing giant Oracle to explain how they are protecting the personal data of American users and preventing foreign entities from influencing which videos American users are shown on the app.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:45:01 EDTAmericans Rack Up $1.25 Trillion in Debt, 13% Delinquent
Americans' total credit-card balance reached a record $1.25 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, up nearly 6% (5.9%) from $1.18 trillion in the same quarter a year earlier, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:28:46 EDTBus Hits Vehicles in Virginia, Kills 5, Injures 34
A bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and sending 34 to hospitals, state police said Friday.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:02:28 EDTDallas Apartment Blast Kills 3, Search Continues
Authorities on Friday were searching for more potential victims of an explosion and massive fire that destroyed a Dallas apartment building and killed at least three people as firefighters rushed to the site of a reported gas leak.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:11:19 EDTTrump Team Eyes 50% US-Made Auto Parts Rule for USMCA
The Trump administration is preparing to seek a major overhaul of auto manufacturing rules under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, proposing that vehicles contain at least 50% U.S.-made parts and materials to qualify for lower tariffs...
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:54:25 EDTBondi Refuses Questions on Trump, Epstein Files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on President Donald Trump's involvement in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files as she defended the Trump administration's actions before House lawmakers.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:53:08 EDTUS Postal Service Seeks to Require States to Submit Lists of Voters
The U.S. Postal Service would require states to provide a list of voters who received mailed ballots as part of new rules proposed on Friday, one day after a federal judge declined to immediately block President Donald Trump's related executive order.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:45:49 EDTLa. Approves GOP-Favored House Redistricting
Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map Friday designed to pick up a Republican seat while leaving the state with just one of its two majority-Black House districts represented by Democrats.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:43:28 EDTUS Donates Military Equipment Worth $2.3 Million to Niger
The United States said on Friday it had donated nine containers of military equipment worth around $2.3 million to Niger's armed forces to aid the fight against criminal networks and what it called terrorism.
Fri, 29 May 2026 13:40:44 EDTICE Agent Charged in Minn. Shooting Arrested in Texas
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan migrant in Minnesota and then allegedly lying about the incident has been arrested in Texas. Christian Castro, 52, was taken into custody Friday...
Fri, 29 May 2026 12:56:45 EDTDHS Tells Agents to Ignore State Mask Bans During Operations
The Department of Homeland Security has instructed federal immigration officers that they are not required to comply with state and local laws restricting the use of face masks while carrying out their official duties...
Fri, 29 May 2026 12:32:13 EDTTrump Meets Aides on Iran Deal Decision
President Donald Trump said Friday he's holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisors as he looks to make a "final determination" on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire. Trump confirmed the high-level White House talks the day after The...
Fri, 29 May 2026 11:16:34 EDTNY Times Poll: Most Voters Frustrated With Both Parties
A sizable 43% of voters say they are dissatisfied with both major political parties, according to a New York Times/Siena survey.
Fri, 29 May 2026 10:28:14 EDTWhitmer Walks Back Remarks Ruling Out White House Bid
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared Thursday to walk back earlier comments ruling out a 2028 presidential bid, telling reporters "Never say never" just hours after saying she would not run for the White House.
Fri, 29 May 2026 10:11:26 EDTPam Bondi Faces House Questioning on Epstein Files
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi began closed-door testimony before lawmakers Friday on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation in a downgraded appearance that frustrated Democrats and survivors who accuse the Trump administration of withholding details in the sex offender's case.
Fri, 29 May 2026 07:55:14 EDTIran: Tehran Has No Trust in Words, Judges by Actions
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday in a post on X that Tehran does not trust guarantees and words and would judge by actions, adding that Iran would not act unless the other side did first.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:47:22 EDTPakistan FM Dar, Rubio to Discuss Iran in Washington
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that are expected to include the latest developments in negotiations on ending the Iran war.A first round of peace talks in Pakistan concluded without a...
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:46:05 EDTJudge Temporarily Blocks Payouts From Trump's $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Settlement Fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:56:19 EDTChina Leaders Skip Asia Defense Summit Headlined by US
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defense summit, which began on Friday with top Chinese officials notably absent despite weighty questions over Taiwan and the war in Iran.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:49:38 EDTRep. Baumgartner: US to Sell Military Planes to Vietnam
The United States will soon make its first foreign military sale of three Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules military transport planes to Vietnam, Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., said.
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