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House GOP Letter Targets Private UFO Contractors
A House Republican has opened a new front in the congressional push for UFO transparency, directing his investigation at the private research labs that hold much of the government's most closely guarded defense work.
Sat, 16 May 2026 14:51:26 EDTClaire Lai Praises Trump for Raising Father's Case With Xi
Claire Lai praised President Trump this week after he raised the case of her imprisoned father during a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the president has shown a sustained commitment to securing the release of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai.
Sat, 16 May 2026 14:32:15 EDTFormula One's Liberty Media Leaves Delaware, $3.2 Trillion Exits State
Major corporations are continuing a historic exodus from Delaware, abandoning the state long considered America’s corporate capital in favor of business-friendly states such as Texas and Nevada.
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:06:54 EDTPolitico Poll Shows Growing GOP Divide Over Israel
A new poll released Saturday, highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party over support for Israel, with self-identified MAGA voters remaining significantly more supportive of the longtime U.S. ally than other Trump voters.The survey found that nearly...
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:05:45 EDTGOP Pushes Vance Midwest Tour Ahead of Midterms
Republican leaders throughout the Midwest are pressing Vice President JD Vance to visit their states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections to encourage voter turnout, according to a new report.
Sat, 16 May 2026 12:23:48 EDTMusk-OpenAI Trial Nears High-Stakes Verdict
A nine-person federal jury in Oakland, California, is set to begin deliberating Monday in Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its leaders of betraying the artificial intelligence company's nonprofit roots, a case whose outcome could force out CEO Sam Altman, unwind...
Sat, 16 May 2026 11:52:49 EDTGOP Leans on Gridlock Amid Iran, Price Woes
GOP is bracing for a brutal 2026 midterm fight as rising inflation, voter frustration over the Iran war, and slipping approval ratings for President Trump threaten to erode the GOP’s narrow grip on Congress — even as Trump allies prepare a cash-fueled campaign offensive.
Sat, 16 May 2026 11:50:39 EDTUSS Ford Returns After Record 11-Month Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the U.S. war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro when he was Venezuela's...
Sat, 16 May 2026 11:05:06 EDTGene Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Enters Human Trial
Dutch regulators have cleared the first human trial of an experimental gene therapy for type 2 diabetes, allowing Fractyl Health to test whether a one-time treatment could reduce reliance on drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
Sat, 16 May 2026 10:19:44 EDTCBP Highlights One Year of Zero Catch-and-Release
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Friday that the U.S. Border Patrol recorded its 12th consecutive month of zero migrant releases at the southern border, as illegal crossings remained at historically low levels.
Sat, 16 May 2026 10:12:44 EDTTrump Pushes SAVE America Act in Housing, FISA Bills
President Trump on Saturday renewed his push for the SAVE America Act, urging Congress to attach the election-security measure to pending housing and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation while alleging widespread problems with mail-in voting.
Sat, 16 May 2026 09:56:16 EDTTrump Backs Letlow, Blasts 'Disloyal' Cassidy
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is fighting for his political life in Louisiana's Republican primary on Saturday as he faces a challenge backed by President Donald Trump, the latest attempt by the president to purge the party of politicians he views as disloyal.
Sat, 16 May 2026 09:37:21 EDTIran Says US Distrust Blocking Peace Talks
Iran 's foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said...
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:55:13 EDTNorth America's Largest Commuter Rail System Hit by Strike
North America’s largest commuter rail system was shut down Saturday after unionized workers in the New York City area went on strike.
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:53:15 EDTIsrael Says It Killed Hamas Military Wing Leader
Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of the Oct, 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the war in Gaza. Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a strike in Gaza City on Friday, Israel’s army said.
Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:50 EDTEnergy Secretary: Hormuz Will Reopen by Summer's End
Energy Secretary Chris Wright projected Friday the Strait of Hormuz will reopen "sometime this summer at the latest," predicting a deal with Iran could come within days while warning the U.S. military stands ready to force the waterway open if Tehran refuses.
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:19:48 EDTColo. Dem Gov Commutes Tina Peters' Sentence
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of Tina Peters following pressure from President Donald Trump.Trump has championed the case of Peters, a 70-year-old former county clerk who was sentenced to nine years behind bars after being convicted in a scheme...
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:59:55 EDTTrump: Tariffs Were Never Discussed in Xi Summit
President Donald Trump said Friday that tariffs were not discussed in his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:16:20 EDTAmerican Bar Assoc Nixes DEI Rule for Law Schools
The American Bar Association voted to eliminate a rule that required law schools to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment, admissions, and student programming.
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:05:50 EDTHigh Court Rejects Va. Bid to Restore Voting Map Favoring Dems
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia's bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives.The court's order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the...
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