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The Supreme Court's conservative majority has bolstered religious rights and now could change America's public schools. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Robert's may be the tie breaker.
Mexico's attorney general said a forensic investigation found 'not a shred of proof' that corpses were burned at a ranch that was used as a training camp by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. LA Times
Failed former Democrat vice presidential candidate Tim Walz revealed what he believes is the two main reasons why he was chosen as former Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate during a “listening tour” at a Harvard forum on Monday. OANN
Over recent weeks, Hegseth has faced controversy over two leaked Signal group chats and high-profile departures at the Pentagon. New York Post
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday said his department is developing a state-of-the-art air traffic control system to replace the current program, which hasn't been updated since the 1980s. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It's about time.
These well-heeled shoppers' dogs are anything but. New York Post
The fires interrupted memorial day ceremonies, and Israel’s top firefighter called the blazes “one of the toughest events” he has faced. New York Times
The storm system brought destructive winds to the state, knocking down trees and power lines. New York Times
Tens of thousands of New Jersey commuters are being told that they may need to work from home if train engineers go on strike. New York Times
Two Ukrainian women in South Florida on temporary visas were hit with federal charges after being accused of illegally voting in the last 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). OANN
VOA VIEW: They should be prosecuted.
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Elon Musk is now preparing for his smooth transition out of his position as a Special Government Employee (SGE), working closely with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the second Trump administration. OANN
VOA VIEW: He will be missed.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has stated that her department has a "massive plan" for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reforms, and will be working closely with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. OANN
Imports of Chinese goods into the United States have declined sharply due to President Trump’s tariffs, prompting concerns among analysts about potential supply shortages for certain products. OANN
VOA VIEW: It will be a lesson learned.
A Republican state lawmaker from Maine appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday after she was censured by the state House for a social media post about a transgender athlete, a move that comes amid sparring over the issue between the Democratically controlled state and the Trump administration. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The SC should rule in her favor.
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More U.S. women died around the time of childbirth last year, reversing two years of decline, according to provisional data posted Wednesday. Washington Times
Elon Musk has for years made Texas a business home and playground, launching rockets, building cars, and dreaming about creating a utopian enclave for his workers on the rural outskirts of the state capital. Washington Times
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A federal judge ordered the release Wednesday of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student the Trump administration has been trying to deport for anti-Israel activism. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Another liberal judge that will cause Congress to make some changes.
The truck driver is cutting his lawn on a windy afternoon, in a town so quiet you can take afternoon walks down the middle of Main Street. Washington Times
President Trump rallied supporters in Michigan on Tuesday as he marked 100 days in office for his second administration. In his speech, Mr. Trump attacked his opponents and touted his actions in office. CBS
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS
Southwest will introduce a new cabin that offers extra leg room. For now, the seat will be free, but early in 2026, the airline will switch to assigned seating. Plus, starting in May, most passengers will have to pay to check a bag. CBS
VOA VIEW: The bag check price will cost them the edge.
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The owner of the kangaroo used a dart to tranquilize her after Alabama state troopers shut down both sides of an interstate for the safety of motorists. CBS
The recall follows a January investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators into reports of engine failure in certain GM vehicles. CBS
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through October. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good interest rate.
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Mortgage rates didn't move much last week, and neither did homebuyers who are less concerned with rates and more worried about their finances and their jobs. CNBC
Trump's comments come after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. was "very close on India." CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security provides the biggest checks in retirement. CNBC
A federal judge in Florida said local police must follow her order not to enforce a new state immigration law despite the state’s attorney general stating otherwise. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Judges don't legislate laws.
Texas hospitals were billed nearly $122 million in health care costs racked up by illegal immigrants for one month last year, according to a new report. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Thank Biden - the mess that keeps giving.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin says President Trump's crackdown on MS-13 crime has the gang getting "desperate," and more crackdowns are expected. FOX News
Iraq officials have arrested an ISIS member in connection with the Bourbon Street terrorist attack that left 15 people dead on New Year's in New Orleans. FOX News
The Trump administration has revoked the visas for 4,000 foreign students, 90% of whom have criminal backgrounds including records of assault and robbery. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They have to be found and deported.
U.S. economic gross domestic product contracted 0.3% for the first three months of 2025 as imports surged amid Trump administration tariffs. UPI
VOA VIEW: Definitely a Biden hold over problem.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily removed a state judge who was arrested last week on allegations of helping an undocumented migrant evade capture. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The United States has sanctioned a network of firms accused of procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients for Iran. UPI
A global trade war and inflation concerns have caused U.S. consumer confidence to reach its lowest level since May 2020, according to The Confidence Board. UPI
VOA VIEW: Liberal false propaganda.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday it seized a shipment of fake brand cigarettes worth more than $729,000 in Laredo, Texas. UPI
Defense officials testified before Congress on Tuesday about the increase in drone activity over military sites. UPI
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New York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, despite the administration’s threats to terminate federal education funding. They should suffer the consequences.
Daniel Morton-Bentley, counsel and deputy commissioner of the state Department of Education, said in a letter dated Friday to the federal Education Department that state officials do not believe the federal agency has authority to make such demands. “We understand that the current administration seeks to censor anything it deems ‘diversity, equity & inclusion,’” he wrote. “But there are no federal or State laws prohibiting the principles of DEI.”
Morton-Bentley also wrote state officials were “unaware” of any authority the federal Department of Education has to demand that states agree with its interpretation of court decisions or to terminate funding without a formal administrative process. The U.S. Department of Education did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment.
The Trump administration ordered K-12 schools nationwide to certify within 10 days that they are following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory DEI practices, as a condition for receiving federal money. “Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right,” Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights, said in a statement when the demand was made. He said many schools have flouted their legal obligations, “including by using DEI programs to discriminate against one group of Americans to favor another.”
