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US Officials: Kenya Approves US Ebola Quarantine Facility
Kenya has provided written approval for the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two U.S. officials briefed on the response told Reuters. The authorization...
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:22:31 EDTTexas Reviews Citizenship Proof for 2,700 Voters
Texas election officials are now reviewing whether 2,724 registered voters flagged as potential noncitizens had already submitted proof of citizenship to the Texas Department of Public Safety before being referred to counties for investigation, according to state Elections...
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:19:03 EDTFEMA Says It's Ready for Hurricane Season Despite Concerns
As hurricane season approaches, FEMA is trying to reassure Americans it is prepared - despite major staffing losses, funding problems, and growing criticism over federal disaster bureaucracy.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:20 EDTD.C. Democrat Backs Safe Drug Injection Sites
A Washington, D.C., Democrat mayoral candidate reportedly has suggested opening safe injection sites in the district to help relieve its opioid overdose crisis. D.C. Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George, a self-described socialist and leading contender in next year's mayoral...
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:48:09 EDTMich. Gov. Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Presidential Bid
Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year. Whitmer has long been viewed by...
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:28:57 EDTEmerson Poll: Rubio, Vance Deadlocked in 2028 GOP Race
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are now effectively tied for the lead among 2028 Republican presidential primary contenders, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday, signaling a dramatic shift in GOP voter preferences...
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:04:44 EDTWest Virginia Trans Athlete's State Title Draws Supreme Court Case Attention
Transgender athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson's first-place finish in the girls' shot put at West Virginia's state track championships last weekend has drawn new attention to a U.S. Supreme Court case over whether biological males can compete in female scholastic...
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:33:34 EDTUS, Mexico, Canada Announce Ebola-Related Travel Measures Ahead of World Cup
The United States, Mexico, and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola, they said in a joint statement, as they aim to protect citizens and visitors during the World Cup.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:28:06 EDTGen. LaNeve Poised to Be Army's Next Top Officer
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher LaNeve, a commander known for enforcing strict discipline and later winning praise from President Donald Trump, is expected to become the Army's next top officer, according to U.S. officials.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:30 EDTReport: US, Iran Reach Deal but Need Trump's Final Approval
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and begin negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, though President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval, according to two U.S. officials and a...
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:36:29 EDTPentagon Moves to Boost American Drone Makers
The Trump administration is moving to strengthen America's drone industry through funding-deal talks with several U.S. drone companies as part of an effort to boost domestic production of the next generation of battlefield technology, according to The Wall Street...
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:55:34 EDTTrump $250 Bill Push Faces Legal Questions
The Treasury Department office responsible for printing the nation's money "is conducting appropriate planning and due diligence" in response to proposed legislation that would allow President Donald Trump to appear on a $250 bill.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:46:01 EDTTrump Administration Accelerating Plans for Cuba's Collapse: Report
The Trump administration is preparing for the possible collapse of Cuba's communist government as early as this summer, developing military contingency plans in case unrest on the island spirals into chaos, according to senior U.S. officials.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:59:14 EDTPricey Gas Pushes Inflation to 3.8%, Highest in 3 Years
U.S. inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices amid the war with Iran, and cementing economists' views that the Federal Reserve could hold interest rates unchanged well into next year.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:39:11 EDTTrump Refiles Defamation Lawsuit Against WSJ
President Donald Trump renewed his legal fight against The Wall Street Journal, filing a revised defamation lawsuit accusing the newspaper and its parent companies of knowingly publishing false claims tying him to a birthday letter sent to Jeffrey Epstein.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:20:38 EDTTrump Abraham Accords Push Baffles Mideast
President Donald Trump's suggestion that certain Middle Eastern nations join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader agreement with Iran has baffled some officials and analysts across the region.
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:53:16 EDTUS-China Tensions Over Taiwan Raise Nuclear Concerns
A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping operations targeting rival command and communications hubs, a leading defense research center said on Thursday. In a strategic assessment ahead of...
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:52:56 EDTAustralia Launches Record $1.4 Billion Lawsuit Against 3M Over 'Forever Chemicals' at Defense Bases
Australia is suing U.S. conglomerate 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government said on Thursday.
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:47:45 EDTAbout 8% in US Uninsured, Could Rise Next Year
The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The national survey results, released Thursday, show the all-ages uninsured rate has...
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:41:47 EDTPentagon: Troops Targeted Using Location Data
U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield. In a letter shared with Reuters by U.S....
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