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Chicago Schools, Teachers Clash Over May Day Protest
A large-scale May Day protest took place in Chicago on Friday, but not without some back and forth involving the city and teacher's union.
Fri, 01 May 2026 19:40:21 EDTCourt Restricts Abortion Access by Blocking Mifepristone by Mail
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of prescriptions of mifepristone. The ruling sets the stage for a Supreme Court showdown on the hot-button issue.A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th...
Fri, 01 May 2026 19:19:47 EDTJudge Blocks Bid to End Yemeni Refugee Status, Slams Noem
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from forcing about 3,000 Yemeni refugees to leave the U.S., ruling that Temporary Protected Status repeatedly granted to them and due to expire Monday should be extended again.
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:40:46 EDTTrump Praises DeSantis, Eyes Future Cabinet Role
President Donald Trump said Friday he could consider Ron DeSantis for a Cabinet position once the term-limited Florida governor leaves office next year.
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:48:15 EDTTrump Expands Cuba Sanctions, Targets Banking Ties
President Donald Trump signed an executive order broadening U.S. sanctions on the Cuban government.
Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:42 EDTTrump Task Force Alleges Anti-Christian Bias Under Biden
A Trump administration task force has alleged wide-ranging discrimination against Christians during the tenure of former President Joe Biden, claiming in a new report they were targeted in areas such as education, tax law, and prosecution of anti-abortion protesters.
Fri, 01 May 2026 17:35:56 EDTLawmakers Aim to Ban Prediction Market Trades
A bipartisan bill would prohibit federal lawmakers from placing trades on prediction markets.
Fri, 01 May 2026 17:44:19 EDTRedistricting Fight Grows After Voting Rights Ruling
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.
Fri, 01 May 2026 17:08:13 EDTTelekom Serbia Expands to US, Across Europe With Major Rollouts
Telekom Serbia, also Telecom Srbija, the leading telecommunications and broadband provider in the Balkans, is accelerating its international expansion, leveraging strong financial performance, strategic partnerships, and growing media ventures to establish a presence across...
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:49:11 EDTKemp: No Georgia Map Changes for 2026, Redistricting in '28
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that the state's electoral maps will remain unchanged for the 2026 elections despite a recent Supreme Court ruling on redistricting, citing the advanced stage of the election cycle.
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:35:23 EDTReport: Trump Says UFC Cage Work Starts Next Week at WH
President Donald Trump announced Friday that work will soon begin on a UFC venue at the White House, setting the stage for a fight tied to the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:20:40 EDTSpirit Nears Shutdown After Rescue Deal Fails
Spirit Airlines is on the brink of shutting down after a last-ditch effort to secure funding collapsed, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Fri, 01 May 2026 11:16:08 EDTPope Names Anti-Trump Former Undocumented Immigrant Bishop
The new bishop serving West Virginia is a former undocumented immigrant who has been outspoken against President Donald Trump's policies.
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:17:54 EDTTrump: War Powers Act Unconstitutional; No OK Needed
President Donald Trump said Friday he will not seek congressional authorization for the conflict with Iran as required by the War Powers Act because "it's unconstitutional."
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:42:45 EDTDr. Crandall: AI Breakthrough Detects Pancreatic Cancer Earlier
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by Mayo Clinic researchers helped doctors detect pancreatic cancer as much as three years earlier than it is typically diagnosed.The technology, known as the Radiomics-based Early Detection Model (REDMOD), identified 73% of...
Fri, 01 May 2026 16:23:45 EDTTrump WH Courts Commanders to Run D.C. Golf Course
The Trump administration has approached the Washington Commanders about potentially overseeing the historic Langston Golf Course in Northeast Washington, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:55:51 EDTDems, Not Trump, Caused Mills to Drop US Senate Bid
Weak support from Democrats and persistent fundraising struggles drove Maine Gov. Janet Mills to end her U.S. Senate bid Thursday, according to the Washington Post, after a campaign that included high-profile clashes with President Donald Trump.
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:02:01 EDTTexas Targets Prediction Markets Over Gambling Concerns
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is taking aim at online prediction markets, warning the fast-growing platforms may be exploiting "gambling loopholes" while putting elections and sports at risk.
Fri, 01 May 2026 14:55:18 EDTPentagon Makes Deals With 7 Tech Firms for AI on Classified Systems
The Pentagon said Friday that it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks, allowing the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services,...
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:12 EDTReport: Blast Kills 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guards
An explosion of leftover bombs from strikes during the war against Iran killed 14 members of the Revolutionary Guard, Iranian media reported Friday.
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