North Carolina’s State Health Plan Board has approved sweeping changes to employee health coverage in an effort to address a staggering $507 million deficit. The decision affects approximately 775,000 state employees and retirees who will see higher deductibles and copays starting next year.
Multiple convicted criminal illegal aliens have been arrested across Minnesota in recent months, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These arrests were highlighted following controversial remarks made by Democrat Governor Tim Walz, who compared U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Adolf Hitler’s Gestapo during a commencement speech at the University of Minnesota Law School.
Actress and political activist Angelina Jolie voiced strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s cuts to USAID spending, declaring she felt “very angry” and “very sick” over the decision. Her comments came during a press appearance at the Chopard gala in Cannes on May 16, where she addressed the reductions in billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars previously allocated to global aid initiatives.
Communities in Kentucky and Missouri are receiving critical aid following deadly tornadoes that killed 28 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Reverend Franklin Graham announced that Samaritan’s Purse disaster relief teams are now on the ground, offering help and spiritual support to those affected.
A majority of Americans believe the economy is doing well under President Donald Trump, according to a new national poll. The survey, conducted in May, found that 51% of registered voters consider the U.S. economy “strong,” reflecting growing public confidence in Trump’s leadership.
California homeowners face soaring insurance costs as State Farm pushes for a total 30% increase in home insurance rates. The company already secured a 17% emergency hike, and now seeks an additional 11%, even while many wildfire victims say they haven't received fair compensation.
Tensions flared during a Naperville 203 Community School District Board meeting as parents on both sides of the transgender issue commented on a biological male's victory in a girls' track meet.
Several countries have warned Israel against taking further military action in Gaza, demanding that it lift restrictions on humanitarian aid in the area.
Nebraska has become the first state in the nation to prohibit the purchase of sodas and energy drinks with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
