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Trump Skipping Israel on Mideast Trip Raises Eyebrows
President Donald Trump's decision not to visit Israel on his first Middle East - and first international - trip of this presidency has raised questions about whether the two countries are in lockstep with each other on issues in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Tue, 13 May 2025 10:40:22 EDTMicrosoft to Lay Off 3% of Workforce
Microsoft is laying off around 3% of its workforce, CNBC reported Tuesday, as the technology giant looks to rein in costs while funneling billions into its ambitious bet on artificial intelligence.
Tue, 13 May 2025 10:46:43 EDTSchumer to Block Trump DOJ Nominations Over Qatar Plane Gift
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., plans to block all Justice Department political appointees until the White House discloses additional information regarding President Donald Trump's intention to accept a luxury jumbo jet from the government of Qatar.
Tue, 13 May 2025 10:25:31 EDTTrump, Crown Prince Sign $600B Economic Deal
President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MbS, signed a strategic economic partnership agreement in Riyadh during Trump's regional visit Tuesday.
Tue, 13 May 2025 09:59:40 EDTFlorida Takes Immigration Into Its Own Hands
The Florida Highway Patrol can now conduct immigration enforcement operations independent of the federal government, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Tue, 13 May 2025 10:20:06 EDT'Small Nodule' Found in Joe Biden's Prostate
A small nodule was found in former President Joe Biden's prostate during a routine physical exam, according to multiple reports.
Tue, 13 May 2025 09:52:10 EDTNew Book: Biden's Aides Mulled Using Wheelchair If He Won
Former President Joe Biden's aides, concerned about his physical ailments, discussed having him use a wheelchair to get around if he were reelected, according to an upcoming book said to detail the steps his administration and allies used to cover up his decline.
Tue, 13 May 2025 09:24:44 EDTTrump Ends $450M More Grants to Harvard
President Donald Trump's administration said on Tuesday that eight federal agencies will terminate another $450 million in grants to Harvard University, on top of $2.2 billion in federal funding that it canceled last week...
Tue, 13 May 2025 09:53:58 EDT$1K MAGA Child Accounts Proposed in GOP's Budget Bill
A draft of Congress' reconciliation bill includes a proposed retirement fund for kids.
Tue, 13 May 2025 09:02:47 EDTWall Street Muted at Open After April Inflation Data
Wall Street's main indexes were subdued at the open Tuesday, as investors assessed the latest inflation numbers and their impact on monetary policy after markets came off sharp gains from the temporary Sino-U.S. trade truce.
Tue, 13 May 2025 06:16:33 EDTUS Egg Prices Fall but Stay Near Record Highs
Retail egg prices in the United States fell last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to government data released Tuesday.The Consumer Price Index showed the average price for a dozen Grade A eggs dropped to $5.12 in April. It was the first...
Tue, 13 May 2025 08:59:28 EDTUS Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Four Years
U.S. consumer prices rebounded moderately in April, but came in below expectations at 2.3% for the trailing 12 months.
Tue, 13 May 2025 08:39:59 EDTIDF Strikes Hamas Command Center Inside Gaza Hospital
The Israel Defense Forces overnight Monday carried out a precision strike targeting Hamas terrorists inside the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Tue, 13 May 2025 07:54:05 EDTAxios: Hamas Approached Trump Supporter About Hostage Release
The release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander reportedly began with Hamas contacting a pro-Trump Palestinian-American businessman.
Tue, 13 May 2025 08:09:59 EDTAdministration Investigating Harvard's Hiring Practices
The Trump administration is investigating Harvard University's hiring practices to determine whether the Ivy League school discriminated against male, heterosexual, white, or Asian workers when hiring employees or in promotions.
Tue, 13 May 2025 07:55:00 EDTTrump Aide Unveils Consequence-Centered Approach to Jew-Hate
In one of his first speeches since being nominated as President Donald Trump's special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun outlined Monday a firm vision for holding promoters and silent facilitators of Jew-hatred accountable."
Tue, 13 May 2025 07:48:58 EDTEdan Alexander Shares Details of Abuse by Hamas Captors
Following his release, Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American soldier kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, shared details about the difficult treatment he suffered during his captivity in Gaza, Israeli media reported.
Tue, 13 May 2025 07:45:12 EDTUnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty Steps Down
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal reasons, and the nation's largest health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
Tue, 13 May 2025 06:39:11 EDTJudge's Arrest Stirs Debate Over Immigration Courthouse Arrests
The arrest of a Wisconsin state court judge for allegedly helping a migrant evade U.S. authorities marks another salvo in a long-brewing debate about the presence of immigration agents in local courthouses. The judge, Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee County's circuit court, is due...
Tue, 13 May 2025 07:21:26 EDTMan Arrested Over Fire at British Prime Minister Starmer's Private House
British police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life over a fire at the London house where Prime Minister Keir Starmer lived before he was elected to lead the country...
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