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Map Redistricting Debate Continues This Week

South Carolina Senate rejects President Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps

May 26, 2026 2:03 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional district in hopes Republicans could gain an additional seat in the midterm elections.

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of ‘bad faith’ and warns of consequences

May 26, 2026 11:27 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. strikes a day earlier as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue toward a possible deal to end the war.

Wall Street rises toward records as US stocks catch up to the world’s gains from the day before

May 26, 2026 11:18 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. stock market is rising Tuesday as it catches up with others around the world that climbed the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war.

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

May 25, 2026 11:15 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday, though U.S. President Donald Trump said he told representatives “not to rush into a deal.”

Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump’s bid for greater control over the independent bank

May 22, 2026 2:32 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump on Friday oversaw the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair and said he would like Kevin Warsh’s help in stimulating the economy even as he tried to emphasize that the nation’s central bank would remain independent.

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands

May 22, 2026 11:36 AM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry, upset Republican senators, pushed to a breaking point by his seemingly insatiable and outlandish demands — particularly a $1.776 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and others he believes were wrongly prosecuted — did the unthinkable.

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

By Steve Reed

May 22, 2026 9:46 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died.

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

May 21, 2026 4:00 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony Thursday because he said he was worried the measure could dull America’s edge on AI technology.

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

May 21, 2026 11:52 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Trump administration on Thursday loosened federal rules that require grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment, a step that President Donald Trump said would help lower grocery costs.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Sites tied to equality movements join list of America’s most endangered historic places

May 20, 2026 3:41 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Stonewall National Monument, the President’s House Site and the Women’s Rights National Historic Park are among 11 sites on this year’s annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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South Carolina Senate rejects President Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of ‘bad faith’ and warns of consequences

Wall Street rises toward records as US stocks catch up to the world’s gains from the day before

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump’s bid for greater control over the independent bank

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

By Steve Reed

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

Sites tied to equality movements join list of America’s most endangered historic places

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