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- Luke 2:14
Illegal Immigrant Gets 20 Years in Texas Meth Case
A Mexican national living in Texas illegally was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that moved large quantities of drugs from Mexico into East Texas and other parts of the United States.
EPA Seeks Delay on Biden Vehicle Emissions Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed a delay in enforcement of a regulation requiring significant cuts in air pollution from vehicles.
Trump, Bessent Say China May Help Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that China could play a major role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as the White House increasingly presses Beijing to use its economic leverage over Iran amid the ongoing regional war and global...
Rasmussen Poll: Most Voters Suspect COVID-19 Cover-Up
Sixty-three percent of U.S. voters say it's likely government officials were involved in a cover-up of China's role in the COVID-19 pandemic, and only 36% say Dr. Anthony Fauci has told the truth about funding for gain-of-function virus research, based on Rasmussen Reports survey results.
CDC: 41 People Being Monitored for Hantavirus in US
There are 41 people in the United States currently being monitored for hantavirus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, most of whom should stay at home and avoid people during the 42-day monitoring period.
Senators Approve Giving Up Own Pay During Shutdowns
Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking impasses in the past year.
Oklahoma Executes Man Convicted of Killing His Ex-Girlfriend and Her 7-Month-Old Daughter
Oklahoma has executed a man who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter nearly 20 years ago. Raymond Johnson, 52, was pronounced dead at 10:12 a.m. Thursday following a three-drug injection...
Small Medical Plane Crashes in New Mexico, Killing All 4 Aboard
A small medical plane crashed outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Thursday morning, killing all four people aboard, officials say.The cause of the crash was unknown, Lincoln County Manager Jason Burns said, and the U.S. Forest Service was working with local agencies to suppress...
US Border Patrol Chief Banks Resigns
U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks has resigned, Newsmax confirmed Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection did not immediately respond to requests for comment. President Donald Trump has stepped up arrests of illegal aliens in ...
US Filings for Jobless Benefits Hits 211,000 as War in Iran Drags On, Clouding Economic Forecast
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending May 9 rose by 12,000 to 211,000...
WH Scrambles for Gas-Price Relief as War Drags On
Trump administration officials are scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war with Iran, three people familiar with the White House's discussions told Reuters, as hopes for a quick resolution fade.
New DOJ Suit Challenges Efforts to Sanction WH Lawyers
The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process.
Retail Sales Growth Slowed in April From March as Higher Gas Cost Leaves Less Room for Nonessentials
Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. But they're still buying, thanks to more generous government tax refunds.
DHS: ICE Won't Target Illegal Migrants at World Cup
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will not be at this summer's World Cup to "round up mass" illegal migrants, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said.
Sen. Lankford to Newsmax: Congress Can Meet Trump's Deadline on ICE, CBP Funding
Congress can hit President Donald Trump's June 1 deadline to pass funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., told Newsmax on Thursday.
Sen. Marshall to Newsmax: Farmers Trust Trump in China Talks
American farmers "trust" President Donald Trump has their best interests in mind while discussing trade in China, Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., told Newsmax on Thursday.
Neo-Nazi Leader Gets 15 Years for Recruiting Violent Attacks, Including a Santa Poison Plot
The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent attacks against Jews and racial minorities...
Small Texas Cities Fastest Growing in US
Small cities in big Texas metro areas were the fastest growing municipalities in the United States last year, as smaller communities in the South outpaced the rest of the nation, which has experienced a population slowdown since the start of the immigration crackdown last...
Bessent: US May See More 'Hot' Inflation Numbers, but Disinflation Will Resume
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the U.S. may see one or two "hot" inflation data readings before disinflation resumes, and new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will keep an open mind about inflation as energy prices subside.
