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Trump Says Iran Agrees to Curb Nuclear Ambitions
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons, "among other things," amid reports the parties are close to an agreement that would end more than two months of conflict.
Wed, 06 May 2026 19:36:34 EDTJudge Lets DOJ Keep Seized 2020 Fulton Co. Ballots
A judge on Wednesday ruled that the U.S. Justice Department can keep possession of 2020 election ballots seized during an FBI search in January, a victory for President Donald Trump's administration.
Wed, 06 May 2026 19:16:02 EDTFeds: Do Not Use Inside Military Info in Prediction Bets
The State Department has warned U.S. diplomats worldwide against using confidential government information to profit from online prediction markets, according to an internal directive reviewed Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal.
Wed, 06 May 2026 18:53:44 EDTBlanche: DOJ Will Prosecute All Assaults on Agents
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday that the Department of Justice will prosecute people accused of assaulting federal immigration agents “every single time,” regardless of how difficult the cases may be.
Wed, 06 May 2026 18:49:59 EDTAbbott Threatens Grants Over Muslim-Only Event
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull more than $530,000 in state public safety grants from the city of Grand Prairie unless officials cancel a planned "Muslims only" event at a city-owned water park.
Wed, 06 May 2026 18:34:06 EDTMAGA Critics Mock Newsom's Wife as 2028 Looms
With her husband seen as one of the front-runners for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, Jennifer Siebel Newsom has been the subject of frequent attacks from MAGA Republicans.
Wed, 06 May 2026 18:10:24 EDTMacron Wants US, Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called on the U.S. and Iran to coordinate reopening the Strait of Hormuz as they negotiate an end to the conflict.
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:48:03 EDTPoll: Most Americans Fear Losing Influence to Immigration
A majority of Americans say they are concerned that native-born citizens are losing economic, political, and cultural influence because of immigration, according to a new AP-NORC poll that underscores a deep divide over immigration policy and national identity.
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:57:40 EDTN.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Doxing Justice
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal "doxing" charge after prosecutors said he posted the home address of a Supreme Court justice online alongside violent rhetoric aimed at members of the nation's highest court.
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:36:13 EDTKy. Governor to Cut Gas Tax as War-Driven Price Surge Continues
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has moved to reduce the state's gasoline tax by 10 cents as residents continue to grapple with rising prices at the pump as a result of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.The Democrat governor also said he would postpone a 0.6 cent per gallon...
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:23:14 EDTCanadian Sues DHS Over Google Subpoena
A Canadian citizen has filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court accusing the Department of Homeland Security of attempting to obtain extensive personal information about him through a subpoena issued to Google after he posted criticism of President Donald Trump online.
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:14:48 EDTComer: Lutnick 'Wasn't 100% Truthful' on Epstein Ties
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Wednesday that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick "wasn't 100% truthful" about his past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as Comer defended the House Oversight Committee's decision to interview Lutnick over his relationship with the late financier.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:32:21 EDTLutnick Questioned About Epstein Island Visit
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told members of a congressional committee in private testimony on Wednesday that he couldn't recall why he and his family had lunch on Jeffrey Epstein's private island, members said.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:54:32 EDTQatar-Gifted Air Force One Set to Deploy on Fourth of July
The U.S. Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that would join the Air Force One fleet in time for the nation's 250th anniversary, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the program said.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:23:20 EDTMamdani Examines NYPD Deal With ICE-Linked Firm
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is examining a contract the New York Police Department has with a surveillance technology company that has worked with federal immigration authorities, Politico reported.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:36:51 EDTRutgers Drops Graduation Speaker Over Israel Remarks
Rutgers University has canceled a planned graduation speech by business leader Rami Elghandour after some students raised concerns about his criticism of Israel on social media.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:36:05 EDTGOP Senators Clash Over Third Trump Budget Bill
Senate Republicans are battling behind closed doors over whether to jam through a third budget reconciliation package before the midterm elections, as GOP lawmakers race to lock in more of President Donald Trump's second-term agenda, according to reporting from The Hill.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:08:34 EDTDOJ Backs Trump in Carroll Appeal Fight
President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice are seeking to stay the $83.3 million defamation judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:28:17 EDTBill Backs Concealed Carry for Select Veterans
Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., introduced a bill that would allow qualified active-duty and honorably discharged special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:16:58 EDTS&P 500, Nasdaq Notch Records; AMD Sparks AI Rally
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surged to record high closes Wednesday, buoyed by signs of a resolution in the Middle East conflict, while strong earnings from Advanced Micro Devices sparked a rally in chipmakers and other AI-related stocks.
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