Suspect killed after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

WASHINGTON, May 23 – A deadly shooting unfolded near the White House on Saturday, after a man allegedly opened fire close to a security checkpoint, prompting an immediate response from U.S. Secret Service personnel. Authorities said the suspect was shot by officers after he reportedly began firing near one of the highly secured areas surrounding … Read more

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

NEW YORK, May 23 – Travelers planning to use airline miles, reward points, or loyalty benefits for summer vacations may discover that their rewards do not stretch as far as they once did. Rising fuel expenses linked to tensions in the Middle East have added new pressure on airlines, contributing to higher ticket prices and increased … Read more

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

WASHINGTON, May 22 – A major shift in U.S. immigration policy announced by the Trump administration is drawing concern from immigration attorneys, advocacy organizations, and foreign nationals currently living in the United States. The new guidance indicates that many foreigners who are legally present in the country and seeking permanent resident status will no longer … Read more

Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump’s ballroom

WASHINGTON, May 21 – Senate Republicans are confronting growing resistance within their own party over a controversial proposal that would allocate nearly $1 billion for security upgrades tied to the White House complex and a planned ballroom associated with President Donald Trump. The debate has exposed tensions between Republican lawmakers, the White House, and fiscal … Read more

Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before the bloodshed began

SAN DIEGO, May 18 – A deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego has shaken the local Muslim community and raised troubling questions about whether the violence could have been prevented. Authorities revealed that police officers were already searching for two teenagers connected to the attack before gunfire erupted at the Islamic Center of San … Read more

OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO

OAKLAND, California, May 18 – A California federal jury has ruled in favor of OpenAI in a closely watched legal fight brought by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, delivering a major victory to the artificial intelligence company and potentially reshaping the future of the rapidly expanding AI industry. The verdict, announced on Monday, concluded a dramatic … Read more

Republican Senator Cassidy loses re-election to Trump retribution campaign

May 16 – Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s political career suffered a major setback Saturday after the two-term Republican failed to secure re-election in the state’s closely watched Senate primary. The loss marked a significant victory for President Trump’s ongoing effort to reshape the Republican Party by targeting officials who opposed him during key moments of … Read more

North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

NEW YORK, May 16 – Thousands of commuters across the New York metropolitan region faced major disruption Saturday after workers at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter rail system in North America, launched a strike that forced the complete suspension of train services. The shutdown follows months of tense labor negotiations between … Read more

China’s Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning

BEIJING, May 14 – Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump opened a closely watched summit in Beijing on Thursday with both leaders signaling cautious optimism on trade, while deep divisions over Taiwan and global security continued to cast a shadow over relations between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting marks Trump’s … Read more

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

WASHINGTON, May 12 – New inflation data released in May showed that American consumers faced another difficult month in April as energy prices climbed rapidly during the Iran conflict. Rising gasoline prices, increasing grocery bills, and mounting pressure on household budgets are now creating fresh concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy and the … Read more