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Havana regime in suspense after Castro indictment with Trump pressure on, says Cuban-born GOP Rep.

Rep. Gimenez says Castro's indictment sparks regime paranoia, adding that Trump is letting pressure percolate while drawing up contingency plans.

Gas prices threaten Memorial Day road trips as pump costs hit historic highs

Americans face near-record gas prices this Memorial Day weekend as Iran tensions disrupt oil supplies and squeeze families dealing with inflation.

Fraudsters abused Biden's lax policies to steal billions, financial watchdog claims

OJ Oleka says fraud became a feature in government programs under Biden, with state treasurers now fighting to reclaim billions for American taxpayers.

Inside the rise of hardship politics as wealthy Democrats eye 2028

Governors Newsom and Pritzker lean into family trauma narratives to connect with voters as they build national profiles ahead of a possible 2028 run.

‘Moderate’ Dem's unearthed ‘deconstruct’ law enforcement comments draw fire from GOP critics

New Mexico Democrat Gabe Vasquez is accused of hypocrisy after 2020 defund the police posts resurface amid his new pro-law enforcement messaging.

DOJ, Treasury investigate nonprofits and leaders allegedly coordinating with Cuba in influence campaign

Murder charges against Raúl Castro trigger a rapid activist response that federal officials investigate for ties to an alleged Cuban influence operation.

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia

Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions

U.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year's Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and uncertainty in the Iran war

Which states have had highest mortgage delinquency growth?

PATRICK DJORDJEVIC

Vermont experienced an increase in mortgage delinquency by 12.32%, the most in the nation, from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026.

Military families want DOJ to distribute nearly $800M from French cement company found guilty of bribing ISIS

Military families sue Lafarge after French court convicted the cement company of funding ISIS, as DOJ holds $777 million in unreleased victim funds.

Sanders-backed gubernatorial hopeful's past pro-life views clash with current abortion stance

Troy Jackson's abortion stance shifted dramatically from a perfect pro-life voting record to championing expanded access in his Maine governor bid, records indicate.

Castro indictment fuels speculation Trump may be reviving Maduro playbook against Cuba

The Trump administration's indictment of Raúl Castro fuels comparisons to the Venezuela pressure campaign involving sanctions and the military.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’

Texas congressional primary race sparks veteran outrage after a PAC-funded ad mocks candidate Carlos De La Cruz's 100% military disability rating.

US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement

The U.S. Army hit its 2026 recruiting goals four months early, marking a second record year in a row, Pete Hegseth revealed at West Point graduation.

RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment

DOJ indicts two in alleged $46.6 million Minnesota Medicaid autism fraud scheme that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls the largest autism fraud bust in U.S. history.