An executive order signed May 1 broadens the Cuba embargo, letting the U.S. freeze U.S.-based assets of foreign companies and banks that deal with Havana.

Rep. Stephanie Bice reintroduced H.R. 8295 to criminalize fertility fraud, add RICO tools and extend prosecution windows when DNA identifies a suspect.

FARA filings show the Bahamas has hired MAGA influencer CJ Pearson and Roger Stone as foreign agents, moves that come ahead of a May 12 general election and amid scrutiny over Chinese financing.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez raised Venezuela’s "comprehensive minimum income" to $240 and pensions to $70, but soaring inflation and union anger leave questions about real relief.

President Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks next week, challenging the Turnberry trade framework and drawing swift pushback from Brussels.

The Justice Department has launched civil‑rights investigations into 36 Illinois school districts over possible sexual‑orientation and gender‑ideology instruction, probing parental notice and single‑sex policies.

Sen. Rand Paul announced a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship, staking a political challenge as the Supreme Court weighs a related case.

Fourteen FEMA employees who signed the 'Katrina Declaration' were reinstated after eight months on leave as FEMA moves to shore up disaster readiness ahead of hurricane season.

President Trump signed an order directing Treasury to build TrumpIRA.gov to help workers without employer plans access the Saver’s Match beginning January 2027.

President Trump called Iraq’s prime minister‑designate Ali al‑Zaidi and invited him to Washington, an early sign of U.S. approval as al‑Zaidi races to form a cabinet under a 30‑day deadline.

The U.S. Treasury designated former DRC president Joseph Kabila for allegedly backing the M23 rebels, freezing any U.S.-linked assets and warning of penalties.

The U.S. Department of Education opened a Title VI probe into Stanford’s BIPOC National Board cohort; Stanford says the cohort is being sunsetted.

Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't back any attorney general nominee who excuses Jan. 6, a stance that could derail or delay the White House's choice for DOJ.