May 07 Federal court rules against Trump's new global tariffs By Associated Press A federal court ruled Wednesday against the new global tariffs President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. Continue reading
May 07 Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press After being asked what he remembered of the assault, Anthony Kazmierczak told U.S. District Judge Joan N. Ericksen: “It's fuzzy.”… Continue reading
May 07 Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with U.S. By Adam Schreck, David McHugh, Russ Bynum, Associated Press Late in the day, Iranian state media said the country’s armed forces exchanged fire with “the enemy” on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
May 07 Tennessee lawmakers pass U.S. House map carving up majority-Black district in Memphis By Associated Press The new voting districts approved Thursday could give Republicans a chance to win all nine of the state’s congressional seats in the November midterm elections. Continue reading
May 07 White House press secretary welcomes baby girl By Associated Press Karoline Leavitt announced on social media Thursday that Viviana, or “Vivi,” joined her family on May 1. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Trump-appointed FEMA review board reveals recommendations for changing the agency By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press A council meant to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed Thursday a series of long-awaited changes to the disaster recovery body that could reduce the number of disasters the federal government supports and the amount of money it doles… Continue reading
May 07 AP report: Americans who owe significant child support will have their U.S. passports revoked By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Under the new policy, HHS will inform the State Department of all past-due payments of more than $2,500 and parents in that group with passports will have their documents revoked, the department said. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map By Travis Loller, Kim Chandler, Jeffrey Collins, David A. Lieb, Associated Press Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a new U.S. House map Thursday that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in… Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Trump's plan to paint Eisenhower building white could cost at least $7.5M, White House says By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A planning commission did not approve the project on Thursday, instead directing the White House to provide additional information to the agency at a future date. Continue reading
May 07 U.S. military says it responded to Iranian attacks on Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz By Adam Schreck, David McHugh, Russ Bynum, Associated Press U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that U.S. forces intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and responded with self-defense strikes. Continue reading