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The DHS proposed a rule using classified information earlier in the asylum process to expedite the removal of migrants posing security risks.

DHS proposes new rule to use classified info early in asylum process

Could the California health care minimum wage increase be delayed? Budget deficit and financial challenges raise concerns.

California considers delaying health care workers’ pay raise due to budget deficit

Closing arguments are set to begin as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial winds down and moves to the hands of the jury.

Closing arguments to begin in Donald Trump’s criminal trial

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., is known for voting to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, trying to get the government to release what it knows about UFOs or UAPs, and being a first baseman on the Republican congressional baseball team.

Tim Burchett has a catch with SAN, says DC is a ‘crooked deal’

A New York Times report ignited controversy about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s display of an upside-down American flag at his home.

Justice Alito’s controversial flags, mixed reaction from lawmakers

The FCC is pressing for heightened transparency in how AI is being used in both Trump and Biden's campaign materials.

FCC pushes for transparency in AI-driven ads ahead of 2024 elections

Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is politically divisive, with some biased outlets portraying the issue differently in their headlines.

A ‘handout’ or ‘relief’? News coverage of Biden’s $7.7B student loan forgiveness

Ireland, Norway and Spain make a historic announcement: They will be recognizing a Palestinian state amid Israel's war with Hamas.

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognizing a Palestinian state; Israel responds

Former President Donald Trump's fundraising numbers topped President Joe Biden's, but Trump is on damage control after a controversial ad.

Trump fundraising tops Biden’s for first time, campaign video causes controversy

Republicans in West Virginia are reaching out to Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, encouraging him to run for governor.

Republicans want Manchin to run for WV gov. He says: ‘Anything can happen’

Port-au-Prince airport reopens after three-month closure due to escalating gang violence in Haiti, with ongoing efforts for stabilization.

Haiti reopens airport after months of gang violence. Where are the gangs now?

President Biden criticized the ICC's request for arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, rejecting claims of genocide by Israel.

Biden rejects International Criminal Court’s claims of Israel committing genocide

Funeral services for Iran's president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump's trial.

Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash

Rep. Mark Green expects federal border authorities to have encountered 10 million migrants by the end of summer, an unprecedented figure.

Rep. Green raises alarm over record 10 million migrant encounters under Biden

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a disturbing video Sunday, May 19, showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim and her 15-year-old sister, Dafna, being coerced by Hamas terrorists into recording a message. The girls were held captive for 51 days before their release on November 26 during a temporary truce.

IDF releases Hamas video of Israeli child hostages forced to film propaganda

An 80-year-old water treaty has Texas lawmakers demanding Mexico fulfill its water obligations, urging Congress to withhold funds to Mexico.

Water war heats up as US officials seek to block funds to Mexico over treaty fight

Trump made unprecedented use of a law to overturn Obama-era rules. Biden has just weeks to secure his own policies from a similar fate.

Biden has only weeks to safeguard policies from potential Trump victory

The House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday, May 16, turned into a shouting match filled with insults.

‘Fake eyelashes,’ ‘butch body’: Insults fly in congressional hearing

In the wake of violent brawls between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counter protesters, U.S. Congress is launching a probe of UCLA, looking into alleged antisemitic incidents in the past. However, another investigation is underway into pro-Israeli protesters as well, alleging violent acts against pro-Palestinian protesters by some offenders who have largely gone unidentified.

Gaza protest fallout: Congress launches probe of UCLA after violence on campus

Closing arguments for Donald Trump's criminal trial could rest its case as soon as May 21 after a pivotal testimony from Michael Cohen.

Trump trial recap: Legal analysts call Cohen cross-examination ‘damning’

A pair of bipartisan congressional members have introduced legislation that could halt regulators from mandating finger detection technology in table saws.

Saw stop: Reps. introduce bill to derail rule that aims to prevent amputations

The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory.

Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier

A group of congressional staff members protested on the Capitol steps as lawmakers voted on the Israel Security Assistance Support Act.

Congressional staffers protest Israel vote, Republican calls for them to be fired

A bipartisan working group released a policy roadmap it hopes Congress will follow as members regulate artificial intelligence.

Schumer hopes to pass AI legislation ahead of elections

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