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Trump administration pushing to hand parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – report
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring whether to transfer a parcel of Yosemite National Park land to a Nevada-based private developer, according to documents and sources cited by news outlets.
Alaska approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition
Alaska has approved the first segment of an access road for a mining company’s project after nearly 90% of public comments opposed it, citing environmental and recreation concerns.
National Park Service backs Trump’s arch, despite its impact on Washington’s sightline
The National Park Service released a report supporting President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Memorial Bridge, despite acknowledging it would disrupt sightlines between major Washington monuments.
Virginia removes three Confederate memorials
Virginia removed three Confederate memorials from Capitol Square on Friday, completing legislative action ordered during the 2026 session to distance the state from its Confederate past.
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The FBI is eliminating an automatic hiring ban for applicants with past prostitution encounters, instead evaluating such cases individually while maintaining specific disqualifying criteria.
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
A federal court extended a pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September, as legal challenges to the project proceed on environmental and religious freedom grounds.
Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon
President Trump will observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon, while Vice President Vance attends the New York ceremony and other officials visit Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles fire survivors face record wait for federal disaster aid under Trump
Los Angeles fire survivors have faced nearly 600 days without over $15 billion in federal long-term recovery funds, setting a record delay under the Trump administration, while thousands remain displaced and struggling to rebuild.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating establishment candidate Alex Vindman, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds secured his party’s gubernatorial nomination.
Todd Blanche declines to pledge independence from White House
US Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to pledge that the Justice Department would always act independently of the White House, stating no attorney general should make such a commitment.
Republican senator denounces Trump’s ‘crazy, stupid’ claims about MMR vaccine safety
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy criticized President Trump’s claims about MMR vaccine safety as “crazy, stupid,” warning the proposed vaccination schedule changes would increase healthcare costs and undermine public health confidence.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held its first major 2026 primaries Tuesday, with the state’s Republican Senate race heading to a May runoff after neither incumbent Sen. John Cornyn nor state Attorney General Ken Paxton reached 50% support.
The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
President Trump frequently attributes economic and policy problems to predecessors and others rather than accepting responsibility, a pattern that critics say differs markedly from historical presidential precedent.
Trump shows off article on lower drug prices that says Biden deserves credit, not him
President Trump highlighted a Washington Post headline reporting record prescription drug price declines, though experts quoted in the article attributed the drop to Biden-era policies rather than Trump’s initiatives.
Trump’s midterm malaise: endless war and high prices could spell doom for Republicans in November
Trump faces criticism over an unpopular war with Iran and high cost of living, while focusing on Washington monuments ahead of November’s midterm elections, raising concerns among Republicans about electoral prospects.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment during pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations.
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
Democratic primary turnout has surged in multiple states, with Wisconsin and Michigan posting their highest midterm totals in decades. Party officials hope the momentum carries into November’s general election.
US immigration judges are deporting people in mass hearings – some without notice
U.S. immigration judges are conducting mass hearings with minimal notice and issuing deportation orders against people who fail to appear, according to immigration advocates and legal experts.
Alaska candidate for US Senate seat rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola rejected unsolicited fundraising support from Democrat Kamala Harris, saying her campaign focuses on Alaska issues rather than endorsements from outside the state.
Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns
A Texas federal court’s order striking down federal regulations on firearm suppressors and certain weapons took effect after the Justice Department missed a deadline to appeal.
Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive organizations and labor unions protesting an immigration crackdown, according to court documents released Thursday.
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