Hold on US immigration applications lifted for doctors. Others are still waiting
Dr. Zahra Shokri Varniab poses for a photo Friday, May 1, 2026, in Palo Alto, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Mandelson: How decades of influence secured role as Starmer's man in Washington
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been mired in scandal over the political appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, after the Epstein files revealed his close and enduring friendship with the late paedophile financier.
· Middleeasteye
Alabama looks to set new US House primaries in redistricting effort
Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, speaks during a rally after a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
· Kim Chandler
April jobs report: 65,000 jobs added amid rising crude oil prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Iran war has caused the biggest disruption of global oil supplies in history and sent average U.S. gasoline prices surging past $4.50 a gallon this week.
· Paul Wiseman
Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Washington Keno
The winning numbers in Thursday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Washington Cash Pop
The winning numbers in Thursday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Washington Hit 5
The winning numbers in Thursday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:
· The Associated Press
Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to World War I
Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says
· Orange Wang
Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to World War I
Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says
· Orange Wang
Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Washington Match 4
The winning numbers in Thursday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
· The Associated Press
From stalemate to strikes: A dizzying week of US-Iran negotiations over the strait of Hormuz
Seven days ago, the US-Iran ceasefire was holding but negotiations seemed stalled, or inching forward at best. Then, Donald Trump and the US launched Project Freedom
· Mark Saunokonoko
Court Strikes Down Trump's Replacement Tariffs; A Minor, Temporary Setback, With Sec 301 Tariffs Coming
After the close on Thursday, the Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled to invalidate Trump's latest set of universal 10% tariff imposed two months ago under Sec. 122. The administration will quickly appeal this decision before it takes effect May 12. If the case follows the same pattern as the challenge to the IE…
· Tyler Durden
Los estándares del ICE para arrestos de migrantes sin orden judicial son insuficientes, dice jueza
ARCHIVO – El logotipo del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional durante una conferencia de prensa el 25 de febrero de 2015, en Washington. (AP Foto/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, archivo)
· Gary Fields
Trump Says Cease-Fire Intact After Trade of Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Even after the United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, President Trump insisted the cease-fire was still in effect and dismissed the Iranian attacks as a mere “trifle.”
· Erica L Green
ICE warrantless arrest standards fall short, judge says
The Department of Homeland Security logo during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
· Gary Fields
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night. It was unclear who fired first.
· Ottilie Mitchell
Hollywood dramas, Trump’s arch, and all-pervasive petrochemicals
Data crunched on the genre shrinking from cinema screens. Plus: how free public transport can exacerbate inequality
· Josh Nicholas, Nick Evershed
Greece bets big on MAGA, as other EU countries turn away from Trump
Nobody should be surprised that the U.S. ambassador to Athens is urging President Donald Trump to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in the birthplace of democracy — with a speech on the Acropolis this summer.
· Nektaria Stamouli, Eliza Gkritsi
Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fire, which president calls ‘love tap’
Skirmishes threw into question the viability of shaky ceasefire that had largely held for previous month– key US politics stories from 7 May at a glance
· Guardian staff
EEUU inicia una revisión de consulados mexicanos que podría conducir a cierres
El presidente Donald Trump durante una visita al Monumento a Lincoln para supervisar las renovaciones, el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Matthew Lee
State Department Will Revoke Passports of Parents Who Owe Child Support
The Trump administration said it would start revoking the passports of Americans who owe more than $2,500 in child support payments, seeking to enforce a decades-old federal law.
· Chris Cameron
Vile NJ vanity plate appearing to target Trump yanked over a year after being approved: ‘This isn’t funny’
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has pumped the brakes on a vile vanity license plate that appears to target President Trump – and includes a string of now infamous numbers that seemingly call for his head.
· Anna Young
US is conducting a review of Mexican consulates
President Donald Trump speaks as he visits the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Matthew Lee
(2nd LD) U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10 pct global tariffs
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline; ADDS response from Cheong Wa Dae, additional info in last 3 paras)By Song Sang-ho
· Yi Wonju
US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets Thursday after an attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran accused Washington of striking first.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump-ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta
Stone being paid $50,000 a month to ‘rebuild’ relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government
· Rebecca Ratcliffe
Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths
BEIJING — The Iran war is likely to take center stage in the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping, leaving less scope to resolve issues like tariffs and rare earth supplies.
· Evelyn Cheng, Eunice Yoon
Illegal migrant freed by Biden and accused of killing innocent dad cowers in court
An illegal migrant accused of killing a father and injuring an elderly woman during a police chase in Orange County appeared stricken while trying to hide his face in court on Thursday.
· Ben Chapman
GW University investigates possible chemical attack on student-led Israel festival
US authorities on Thursday investigated a potential chemical attack that took place during a pro-Israel festival at George Washington University, Washington, DC, on Tuesday.
· ARIELLA ROITMAN
Trump tours Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint job
President Donald Trump speaks as he visits the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Darlene Superville
Judge rules government illegally canceled more than $100 million in humanities grants
President Donald Trump, right, speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
· Dave Collins
Trump could ask Xi for suggestions on engagement with Kim during upcoming summit: Campbell
US President Donald Trump could ask for Chinese President Xi Jinping's suggestions for engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during their upcoming summit in Beijing, a former senior US diplomat said Thursday, as he has repeatedly expressed his desire for dialogue with Pyongyang.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10 pct global tariffs
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
US trade court rules against Trump's 10% global tariffs
The US trade court ruled Thursday against President Donald Trump's 10 percent global tariffs in another legal setback to his trade policy, as his administration is already working to replace its emergency duties struck down by the Supreme Court in February.
· Yonhap
What To Know About Trump's Presidential Fitness Test Award Revival
Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
'Race to the bottom': Donald Trump, the midterm elections, and a battle over maps
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· Sbsaustralia
Trump downplays US-Iran attacks as ‘love tap’ — insists cease-fire is still holding despite attack on Navy ships
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday brushed off Iran’s attack Thursday on three US Navy ships as the White House clung to what’s left of an increasingly challenged cease-fire and burgeoning framework for peace talks.
· Caitlin Doornbos
Court strikes down Donald Trump's 10 per cent tariffs on everyone
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· Nick Pearson
New York state set to ban law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing masks
New York state is set to ban law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday, a move that is likely to be challenged by the Trump administration.
· REUTERS
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image
The White House called Star Wars star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" on Thursday after an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted on one of the actor's social media accounts.
· REUTERS
$16M Hospice Fraud Exposed In Newsom's California As Trump Admin Ramps Up Crackdown
Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Herbie G
Trump admin to begin releasing highly anticipated UFO and ‘extraterrestrial life’ files – here’s what to expect
The White House will begin the release of long-awaited UFO files on Friday – months after President Trump ordered top administration officials to get the ball rolling on the out-of-this-world intel, The Post has learned.
· Shane Galvin
Trump says US destroyers passed Hormuz under fire, no damage
US President Donald Trump says three US Navy destroyers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz under fire, reporting no damage to American vessels.
· Middleeasteye
Nueva York restringirá cooperación con el ICE pese a las amenazas del zar fronterizo de Trump
La placa de un agente del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas fuera de un tribunal de inmigración en el Edificio Federal Jacob K. Javits, el 10 de junio de 2025, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Yuki Iwamura, Archivo)
· Anthony Izaguirre
US trade court rules against Trump's 10 per cent tariff rate
President Donald Trump ordered 10 per cent tariffs on most imports to the US earlier this year. (AP: Matt Rourke)
US congressman says pro-Israel groups behind 95 percent of funding against him
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie told The Tucker Carlson Show that "at least" 95 percent of the funding backing his main opponent in the Republican primary taking place later this month comes from pro-Israel lobbying groups.
· Middleeasteye
Trade court rejects Trump’s 10% global tariffs in victory for small businesses
The US trade court on Thursday ruled against President Trump’s latest 10% global tariffs, finding across-the-board tariffs were not justified under a 1970s trade law.
· Reuters
NCAA Tournaments get supersized makeovers that could affect Cinderella and your brackets
UConn players celebrate after their win against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
· Mark Long
US state department to start revoking passports of parents who owe child support
Revocations will start on Friday for those who owe $100,000 or more, and then expand to those who owe $2,500 or more
· Associated Press