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Acting AG Blanche: DOJ Taking Aim at Food Prices

The ‌Department of Justice will use every law enforcement tool available to address rising food prices, acting ‌Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Monday.

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:13:23 EDT

Texas Lawmakers Move to Address AI Data Centers

Texas lawmakers are working to address the impact of artificial intelligence growth and data center expansion on rural communities, with a focus on water and electricity use. Republican state legislators say Texas offers space for new data centers...

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:17:43 EDT

Rudy Giuliani Recovering From Pneumonia, Spokesman Says

Former New York City ⁠Mayor Rudy Giuliani was ⁠recovering from pneumonia, his spokesperson said ⁠in an X ⁠post ⁠on ⁠Monday. "Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering from pneumonia and is being monitored as a precautionary measure. On September 11th, Mayor Giuliani ran toward ...

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:58:59 EDT

Rep. Donalds Surges Ahead in Fla. GOP Governor Race

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., holds a commanding lead in the GOP primary for Florida's governor, leading all other candidates by more than 45 percentage points in a recent poll from Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, according to a Florida Politics report.

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:58:10 EDT

Trump's 'Project Freedom' Aims to Pressure Iran

President Donald Trump decided to implement "Project Freedom" because he reportedly was fed up with the stalemate in Iran. Trump grew increasingly frustrated with what officials described as a 'no deal, no war' deadlock, prompting him to take action...

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:39:52 EDT

Astronomers Believe They've Detected an Atmosphere Around a Tiny, Icy World Beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike. Just 300 miles (500 kilometers) or so across, this mini Pluto...

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:33:11 EDT

State Dept: Rubio to Visit Italy Amid Pope Tensions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war. The State Department said Monday that Rubio, a Catholic who has ...

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:56:46 EDT

Nebraska Democrats Back Candidate Planning to Exit Race

Nebraska Democratic Party leaders reportedly are encouraging voters to back a U.S. Senate primary candidate who plans to drop out of the general election to support an independent candidate backed by progressives, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:42:12 EDT

Supreme Court Restores Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone Through Telehealth, Mail, Pharmacies

The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation.

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:02:54 EDT

China's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against 5 Refineries

China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday it had issued an injunction to block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, according to state news agency Xinhua. The ministry named the five as Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery,...

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:15:34 EDT

Trump Rips CNN's Van Jones Over Criminal Justice Reform

Donald Trump on Monday slammed CNN commentator Van Jones, accusing him of hypocrisy for attacking him despite his role in advancing criminal justice reform.

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:51:06 EDT

GOP Leaders, Trump Rally Behind Rep. Barr in Ky.

Republican leaders are coalescing behind Rep. Andy Barr in the high-stakes Kentucky Senate race, with top GOP figures joining President Donald Trump in throwing their support behind the conservative lawmaker as the party looks to strengthen its majority.

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:23:45 EDT

Alabama, Tennessee Redraw Districts After Supreme Court Ruling

Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee have summoned lawmakers into special sessions this week seeking new congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has called legislators...

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:24:37 EDT

NATO's Rutte: Europeans Have 'Gotten Message' From Trump

European nations have "gotten the message" from President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary ‌General Mark Rutte said on Monday.

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:57:43 EDT

Russian Missile Attack Kills 5 in Ukraine's Kharkiv

A Russian missile attack on the town of Merefa, in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, killed five people and wounded several others, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:57:24 EDT

Shooting at Lake Near Oklahoma City Sends at Least 12 People to Hospitals

A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m. at a gathering of young ...

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:08:12 EDT