Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday to make the case for his department’s 2026 budget and defend sweeping reforms aimed at cutting red tape, improving efficiency, and ensuring foreign aid reaches those who truly need it.
At the CIF Southern Section Finals in California, 16-year-old Reese Hogan from Crean Lutheran High School placed second in the triple jump, setting a personal and school record of 37 feet, 2 inches.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced 22 new indictments Tuesday in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme that cost taxpayers tens of millions and devastated vulnerable communities across the state. The case centers around fraudulent sober living homes, including Happy House Behavioral Health LLC and Hope of Life International Church.
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.
