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Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps
The Transportation Security Administration warned people who don’t have the REAL ID to show up early and be prepared for advanced screening to avoid causing de…
Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people
Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The triumph over the better-equi…
Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
Trump made immigration enforcement and the mass deportation of immigrants in the United States illegally a centerpiece of his campaign, and he is following thr…
Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation
Hopes remain that Trump will roll back some of his tariffs after negotiating trade deals with other countries. China has been a key target, with tariffs of 145%. Its Commerce Ministry said Beijing is evaluating ove…
Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US
North America's three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases; three people have died in the U.S. and one in Mexico. It…
Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April
It was a stunning reversal after the S&P 500 dropped as much as 2.3% and the Dow fell 780 points in early trading. Stocks initially tumbled after a report suggested the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of …
U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses
The January-March drop in gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — reversed a 2.4% gain in the last three months of 2024. Imports grew at a 41% pace, fastest since 2020, and shaved 5 per…
White House focuses on border crackdown as it marks 100 days for Trump's second term
Immigration is Trump's leading issue in public opinion surveys, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a morning briefing the administration …
Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks
Two test satellites were launched in 2023, also by an Atlas V. Project officials said major upgrades were made to the newest version. The latest satellites als…
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him.
Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping a man evade immigration agents and is arrested
Dugan was taken into custody by the FBI on Friday morning on the courthouse grounds, according to U.S. Marshals Service spokesperson Brady McCarron. She appear…
Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft
The New York Republican served in Congress barely a year before his House colleagues ousted him in 2023. He admitted to deceiving donors and stealing the id…
Trade war and leery travelers have airlines trimming flights and withdrawing financial guidance
Major U.S. airlines are reducing their flight schedules and revising or withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year due to less domestic travel demand as se…
Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed
Wall Street’s gains followed strong moves higher for stocks across much of Europe and Asia. They also continued a dizzying, up-and-down run for financial markets as investors struggle with how to react to so much u…