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Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

May 19, 2026 10:42 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted, an arrangement that Democrats and government watchdogs derided as “corrupt” and unconstitutional.

Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

May 15, 2026 11:37 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Iran ’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions.

Iran conflict continues to drive up prices at the pump

May 14, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

The conflict with Iran continues to drive up prices at the pump.

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

May 14, 2026 11:07 AM EDT

Associated Press,

A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked, authorities said Thursday, as tensions escalated near the Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won’t have to pay bonds to enter US

May 13, 2026 3:35 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States, the State Department said Wednesday.

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

May 12, 2026 11:33 AM EDT

Associated Press,

U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.

Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

May 11, 2026 5:03 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.

US standoff with Iran deepens and strait remains closed after Trump rejects latest proposal

May 11, 2026 11:12 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The United States and Iran were in a deepening standoff Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest offer to end the war. Officials said the proposal included some concessions on its disputed nuclear program.

Mailing guns through USPS could soon be allowed

May 8, 2026 6:46 PM EDT

CNN,

For the first time in nearly a century the U.S. Postal Service might soon accept handguns to be mailed.

US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

May 8, 2026 1:21 PM EDT

Associated Press,

U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and drone attack.

Trump Administration

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran conflict continues to drive up prices at the pump

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won’t have to pay bonds to enter US

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

US standoff with Iran deepens and strait remains closed after Trump rejects latest proposal

Mailing guns through USPS could soon be allowed

US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

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