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Trump marks Cinco de Mayo with ‘NICE’ post, echoing past viral taco bowl moment

President Trump marks Cinco de Mayo with a "NICE" graphic on Truth Social, playing on ICE branding and continuing his history of viral holiday messaging.

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals

Candidates for California governor tangle in testy debate with mail voting already underway

Seven candidates who want to be California's next governor have engaged in sharp attacks on each other on issues from gas prices to taxes to immigration

South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts

Republicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts

EU admits it ‘didn’t have control’ on migration as bloc rushes crackdown ahead of new rules

The European Union is tightening migration controls with a new asylum pact set for June, aiming to accelerate deportations and screen arrivals at external borders.

AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost?

A proposal to more than triple the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour sparks debate over inflation risks, job losses and small business impacts.

Trump-backed crypto firm accuses billionaire investor of smear campaign, vows to 'correct the record' in court

World Liberty Financial, started by the Trump family, is accusing Justin Sun of waging a smear campaign to tank a crypto product he was betting against.

Senate candidate running as 'independent' continues to be bankrolled by left-wing donors

Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn has promised not to caucus with either party if elected, but his campaign is being bankrolled by left-wing money.

Michigan Senate race: El-Sayed’s ties to extremist fuel antisemitism concerns among Jewish voters

Some Michigan Jewish residents say Abdul El-Sayed's U.S. Senate candidacy is amplifying concerns over antisemitism amid rising state tensions.

Howard Lutnick forced to face Jeffrey Epstein ties during House Oversight hearing

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will face questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a voluntary House Oversight Committee interview Wednesday.

GOP senator in brutal primary praised Islamic charity after feds cut terror-scrutinized parent, review finds

Sen. John Cornyn praised Islamic Relief USA multiple times, even as its parent group faced terror links and antisemitism allegations worldwide.

Former ICE official loses GOP primary in key battleground district Republicans are hoping to flip

Former state Rep. Derek Merrin defeats ex-ICE deputy director Madison Sheahan in Ohio's competitive 9th District Republican congressional primary.

Iowa Dem’s Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments resurface in tight House race: 'Downright shameful'

Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott is facing scrutiny over a 2021 Muslim prayer and diversity remarks as she seeks to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa's 3rd District.

Trump fires back at claims of ballroom 'cost overruns': Price is 'something less than $400M'

Trump fires back at reports of rising White House ballroom costs, saying the $400 million project is ahead of schedule and under budget after expansion.

Republican lawmaker welcomes House Ethics probe into sexual misconduct allegations against him

Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., acknowledged a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and says he welcomes the opportunity to correct the record.