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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said protesters from out of state engaged in dangerous and violent behavior toward law enforcement outside a detention facility in Newark over the weekend.Lara Trump interviewed her father-in-law, President Donald Trump, on a wide range of issues. Find out where he said the latest negotiations with Iran now stand.New concerns are emerging over popular Chinese-made apps and how they may be collecting sensitive data from users without their knowledge.

Protests outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, continued on May 30. Multiple arrests have been made throughout the protests, and concerns are growing over violence directed at federal officers.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that China must not dominate the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at a defense summit in Singapore, Hegseth also emphasized U.S. commitment to regional security as concerns grow over China's increasing military buildup in the region.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the U.S. has seized $1 billion in crypto assets from the Iranian regime so far. It's part of Operation Economic Fury, which aims to put financial pressure on the regime amid the war.Former Arcadia, California mayor Eileen Wang appears in federal court to plead guilty to secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese Communist regime. Federal prosecutors say Wang shared articles favorable to Beijing, at the request of Chinese officials.Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the third round of the French Open, losing to Brazilian teenager João Fonseca. Djokovic was hoping to win his 25th Grand Slam.

An app for the new Trump Accounts became available in app stores on Thursday. The accounts are expected to come into effect on July 4, when parents will be able to contribute towards the financial future of their newborn children.California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law additions to the election code ahead of California's June 2 statewide primary. They block federal agents and law enforcement from accessing voter rolls or disrupting election workers without a court order.The FBI is ramping up security for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will get a makeover, and the area around it will be a no-drone zone.

President Donald Trump ruled out immediate sanctions relief on Iran on Wednesday, amid ongoing negotiations to secure a lasting peace agreement. He said during a White House Cabinet meeting that the United States is not considering easing sanctions or giving money to Iran.Two people are dead, and nine others are missing, after a chemical tank imploded in Longview, Washington state. Authorities say there is no hope of finding more survivors.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Republican primary runoff election. Jenny Beth Martin, chair of the Tea Party Patriots Action, joins NTD to discuss how much weight Trump's endorsement carried.

President Donald Trump will host a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, after first announcing that the meeting would take place at Camp David. The president on Tuesday postponed the cabinet meeting at Camp David based on possible bad weather conditions.An American journalist and the son of a Texas Republican politician has been charged with acting as a Chinese agent. Court records show Thomas Pauken II was allegedly paid at least $100,000 for selling intelligence to the Chinese Communist Party.Vice President JD Vance hosts a roundtable with state attorneys general on anti-fraud efforts. Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity, joins NTD to discuss.

President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with the Iranian regime are "proceeding nicely." He said there will only be either a great deal for all, or a return to "Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before." Americans pay tribute to the roughly 1.3 million military service members who fought and died for the United States. Trump participates in a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Pope Leo XIV calls for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence in his first major teaching document. He warns that the rapidly advancing technology risks spreading misinformation, fueling conflict, and normalizing war.

President Donald Trump on Sunday wrote on Truth Social that he has told his representatives not to rush into a deal with Iran and that “time is on our side.” He added that a deal is not fully negotiated yet, but if he were to sign a deal with Iran, it will be good and proper.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added public health screening for Ebola at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The screening applies to passengers returning from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.At least 82 people were killed and some 120 others were injured in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's coal-producing Shanxi province. Rescue efforts are underway, and the cause of the explosion, and potential safety lapses, are under investigation.

President Donald Trump on May 23 told Axios that the chance of negotiations with Iran leading to a peace deal is about "50–50." He said the two sides will reach what he considers a “good” deal or else the United States will “blow them to kingdom come.” The president said he will likely decide on whether to continue warring with Iran by May 24.Tens of thousands of people in Orange County, California, have been evacuated due to a chemical leak at an aerospace facility. Fire officials say the leak is coming from an industrial tank containing roughly 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, which is a highly flammable toxic substance.

President Donald Trump will skip his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding and stay in Washington this weekend. This comes after he visited Rockland County, New York, on Friday to campaign for Rep. Mike Lawler's reelection.Secretary of State Marco Rubio says China and Russia have been supplying weapons to Cuba while keeping a significant intelligence presence there. This comes as the United States has arrested the sister of a top executive at Cuba's military-run corporation.Child safety groups urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate online interactive gaming platform Roblox. They allege that children face sexual and financial harm on the platform.

The Justice Department on Thursday announced criminal charges against 15 accused fraudsters in Minnesota, involving more than $90 million in taxpayer dollars. The latest accusations involve programs such as Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services, which was shut down because of fraud, and autism services.A roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill stalled in the Senate with disputes over security funding for the White House and the Trump administration's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization settlement fund. Senate Republicans appear increasingly unlikely to meet their self-imposed deadline for passing the legislation.An Air France flight destined for Detroit is redirected to Montreal after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) barred it from entering the country. A passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo is restricted from entering the United States due to the deadly Ebola outbreak.

The United States on Wednesday indicted the former leader of communist Cuba, Raúl Castro, for his alleged role in the 1996 shooting down of two planes carrying Americans. President Donald Trump issued a statement saying, "America will not tolerate a rogue state harboring hostile foreign military, intelligence, and terror operations just 90 miles from the American homeland."Preliminary data from the FBI show that the violent crime rate in the United States declined sharply in 2025, by 9.3 percent from the year before. This marks the fastest rate of decline in nearly 90 years.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters he prefers diplomacy in dealing with the Iranian regime, but warned that the U.S. military is ready to strike again if Iran doesn't reach a nuclear deal.A brush fire in Southern California has burned nearly 1,400 acres and forced thousands to evacuate. Firefighters say they're making progress on the Sandy Fire, but gusty winds continue to challenge crews.House lawmakers probe how scams linked to China cost everyday Americans over $10 billion every year. They say the scams are growing increasingly sophisticated.

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. military will not strike Iran in what he called a planned attack on Tuesday. The president said that leaders of several Gulf Arab states had asked him not to carry out the strikes.The Trump administration is pausing its participation in the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense. The Department of War said Ottawa has failed to live up to its defense commitments.Colorado officials said an adult resident of the state died from hantavirus after being exposed to a rodent, and there was no connection to an outbreak on a cruise ship earlier this month.

A day of prayer, worship, and song as thousands of Americans rededicate the United States as one nation under God: Find out what their faith means to them, and what else to look out for as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.Senator Bill Cassidy loses the Republican primary to Trump-endorsed congresswoman, Julia Letlow, and Louisiana State Treasurer, John Fleming. It's the first time in 12 years that an incumbent GOP senator has lost renomination.Tens of thousands joined a rally in central London in the UK on Saturday, to voice their concerns over the changing face of the British nation. Topics in the spotlight included illegal immigration and discontent with the current government.

President Trump announced during the weekend that U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a top ISIS leader in Africa, the latest in a series of U.S. strikes targeting terrorist groups in Nigeria.Louisiana is holding primary elections today. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy's seat is up for grabs as he faces tough competition against Trump-endorsed Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming.Several books and films have shined a light on the subject of forced organ harvesting in Communist China. A new documentary on this issue, "The Silent Harvest," was released online globally today.

Washington's longstanding policies on Taiwan remain unchanged following the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, officials said. Trump told reporters on Friday he declined to clarify his position on Taiwan when Xi asked whether the United States would defend the island.CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other U.S. officials meet with Cuban officials in Havana. This comes as the communist island says it has completely run out of diesel and heavy fuel oil, and its power grid has entered a “critical” state.Federal officials ramp up law enforcement efforts across Washington ahead of major summer events and America's 250th anniversary celebrations. One million people are expected at the National Mall this coming July 4th.

President Donald Trump concluded the first day of his visit to China on Thursday, after a high-level summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump said China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China holds a hearing on the Chinese Communist Party's practice of forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience. Epoch Times senior editor Jan Jekielek and other witnesses testified on how the regime carries out the brutal human rights abuses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 41 people are under monitoring in the United States for hantavirus. Most of them were at one time on board the virus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship.

Thousands gathered for an annual parade in Manhattan on Wednesday to mark World Falun Dafa Day. The day celebrates 34 years since Falun Dafa, a spiritual practice rooted in the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance, was introduced to the public in China.Kevin Warsh will officially become the new head of the Federal Reserve after the Senate voted 54–45 to confirm his four-year term. Warsh has said he would like to see the Fed return to the dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment rather than engage in mission creep.Vice President JD Vance announced the Trump administration will withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California due to potentially fraudulent billing patterns. The action comes among a host of others taken recently to crack down on fraudulent activity in Medicare and Medicaid.

FBI Director Kash Patel and DEA Administrator Terrance Cole told senators that federal agencies are expanding efforts to counter criminal networks tied to China, including fentanyl precursor trafficking, cyber threats, and illegal marijuana operations in multiple states.President Donald Trump told reporters before departing for China that he expects inflation to drop as soon as the war with Iran ends. He said he also believes oil prices will drop once the war is over.The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan backed by Trump that could help Republicans win an extra seat. In South Carolina, the state Senate voted against a House amendment that would have moved forward with a mid-decade redistricting effort.

President Donald Trump on Monday indicated he would reduce the federal gasoline tax to provide relief at the pump amid high fuel prices caused by the military operation in Iran. He added the suspension would be in place "till it's appropriate."Sixteen U.S. citizens repatriated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are being quarantined at a medical facility in Omaha, Nebraska, with two more at another facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Health officials stress that the virus does not pose a risk to the public at this time.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is probing biological laboratories abroad funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars for decades. The probe will cover more than 120 overseas labs, while aiming "to identify where these labs are, what pathogens they contain and what ‘research' is being conducted."

From Iran, Taiwan, and rare earths to China's nuclear program, the White House is previewing what's on the agenda for President Donald Trump's upcoming talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Some of the people evacuating the MV Hondius, where a Hantavirus outbreak occurred, are heading home. An international evacuation operation is underway in the Canary Islands.A deadly security breach at Denver Airport: An individual who ran onto the runway was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines plane. NTD has the latest on the investigation.

The U.S. is expecting a response from Iran soon on its proposal to end the 10-week conflict, while a ceasefire remains in place despite recent flare-ups.Countries are preparing to remove passengers from the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship is expected to anchor off the Spanish coast early Sunday. Health officials say the risk of the virus spreading remains low.President Trump is set to travel to China next week for his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing since 2017. Analysis on what cards each side holds.

President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Russia and Ukraine will be engaging in a three-day-long ceasefire, along with a prisoner swap. The president said the ceasefire would take place on May 9, May 10, and May 11, which coincides with the Russian Victory Day holiday on May 9.The Department of War released its first batch of UFO-related documents that had been slated for public release. The files include footage of unidentified flying objects and flying discs documented between June 1947 and July 1968.New Jersey says it is monitoring two residents who were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus after that individual departed from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The residents were not passengers on the ship, and the potential exposure occurred during air travel abroad.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House was productive. Trump said he discussed trade and tariffs with Lula, adding that both sides will continue to address bilateral matters.The Trump administration is preparing visa sanctions on China over Beijing's slow acceptance of deported Chinese nationals, a senior administration official says. Measures could include raising cash bond requirements for visa applicants, as well as denying more visas and imposing stricter entry controls at the border.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused "Project Freedom," an operation designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing renewed progress toward diplomacy with Iran. He also warned China against ignoring U.S. sanctions, ahead of his visit to Beijing next week.A Chinese-American man is on trial for allegedly opening a secret Chinese police station in New York. Prosecutors say he did so to help the Chinese Communist Party suppress dissidents on U.S. soil.Tennessee and South Carolina advance redistricting efforts, unveiling new Congressional maps favoring Republicans. The push follows primary losses in Indiana for Republicans who opposed redistricting efforts.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first fill-in White House press briefing on Tuesday, answering questions on Iran, Cuba, and his upcoming visit to Italy. Rubio told NTD White House correspondent Mari Otsu that human rights issues remain prominent during President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China.Indiana and Ohio hold primary elections as voters weigh key statewide races shaping the road to 2026. In Indiana, seven state senators who opposed a redistricting push face challengers backed by Trump.The World Health Organization says some human-to-human transmission may have occurred on the cruise ship hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that left three people dead and several others ill.

President Donald Trump says that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks any American vessels helping stranded vessels safely transit through the Hormuz Strait. That comes as the United States has shot down seven small Iranian boats firing missiles at ships being protected during the operation, according to the president.The Supreme Court today allowed prescriptions for the abortion pill to be dispensed by mail. The ruling temporarily allows the drug to be prescribed through telemedicine and sent by mail, pending further proceedings.A class action lawsuit accuses a Chinese car company of spying on drivers and passengers in Israel. The lawsuit alleges that cars from China's BYD—the world's largest electric vehicle maker—collect sensitive information and secretly send the data back to China.

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President Donald Trump says he's “not satisfied” with the Iranian regime's latest proposal and that he's standing firm on his red lines. He confirms that talks to officially end the war in Iran have been ongoing by phone.The Trump administration on Saturday unveiled a relief plan for thousands of stranded Spirit travelers after the budget airline went out of business overnight.In two weeks, Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping are set to meet, with discussions likely to cover issues from trade to national security. An analyst weighs in on what to expect.

President Donald Trump spoke to retirees on Friday in The Villages, Florida, after taking steps aimed at providing millions of Americans better access to retirement accounts—a move that was met with bipartisan praise. It's the president's first large public event since his third assassination attempt Saturday night.Breaking tonight, the Pentagon says the United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany. This comes after President Trump said earlier that the U.S. was reviewing a possible reduction. And with Operation Epic Fury paused amid a ceasefire, the United States is continuing Economic Fury on Iran—this time targeting a Chinese firm accused of helping Iran sell billions in sanctioned oil.Trump on Friday said he's still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines. The president did not offer details about the proposal but told reporters he would have an announcement on the matter by Saturday.

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order to help expand access to retirement savings accounts for Americans without employer-provided plans. The order directs the U.S. Department of the Treasury to launch the TrumpIRA.gov website by January, when eligible low-income workers will receive matching funds from the government.The shutdown is finally over, as Trump today signed a bill to end a record 75-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Congress also passed a short-term extension of a key foreign surveillance tool hours before it was scheduled to expire on Thursday night.A proposal to require voter ID in California is now one step closer to going before voters. The newly qualified ballot measure could bring major changes to how ballots are cast and verified in the state.

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced bills to extend a surveillance authority, a budget plan for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, and a farm bill. The procedural vote to advance the legislation passed 216–210. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act at the center of the debate allows intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless surveillance on foreign targets located abroad.The Supreme Court ruled to limit how race can be used in redistricting in a 6–3 decision in the Louisiana case. The case focused on whether a lower court order to create a second black-majority congressional district in Louisiana was constitutional. The court says race cannot be used as the primary factor in drawing electoral district boundaries.President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran, urging the regime to “get smart soon,” and said further strikes depend on ongoing talks. This comes as the president refuses to lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the life of the president and making a threat across state lines, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced this afternoon. The case relates to an Instagram post Comey made about a year ago.Federal agents today raided day care centers in Minnesota as part of a fraud investigation. The Department of Homeland Security says it is working to determine how American taxpayer dollars may have been abused.In a major development in the global oil market, the United Arab Emirates has announced it is leaving OPEC. The group coordinates production among many of the world's largest oil producers.

A California man has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. The White House, condemning political violence and the rhetoric it says inspired it.In the aftermath of the shooting, new focus is turning to the agencies that secured the event. Both the secret service and TSA are under the department of homeland security, now operating more than 70 days without full funding, as emergency money runs low and lawmakers remain at odds over a path forward.President Trump today -- meeting with his national security team to discuss Iran. This comes after what's left of the Islamic regime sent a new peace proposal over the weekend.

President Donald Trump canceled the U.S. trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran Saturday. The president emphasizes that the United States holds all the cards, adding that the trip is too time-consuming and costly.On Saturday night, for the first time in his two presidencies, Trump is set to attend the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. The president had previously boycotted the event, citing unfair treatment by the media.

The White House announced today that senior U.S. envoys will head to Islamabad tomorrow for a fresh round of direct talks with Iran. That's as the Treasury Department sanctions a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also announced sanctions on crypto wallets tied to Iran's attempts to move money outside the country.The Department of Justice has ended its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The top federal prosecutor in the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, said Friday she has directed her office to close the investigation.An appeals court has blocked President Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the border. The ruling comes as the Trump administration attempts to counter illegitimate asylum claims, particularly at the southern border. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is expanding execution methods for federal prisoners to include firing squads.

President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to strike any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. That's as a full naval blockade tightens the noose on the Iranian regime's oil lifeline. The president says he's under zero pressure to cut a deal with the regime. Senate Republicans passed a budget resolution to fund ICE and Customs and Border Protection. Republicans say this is the first step toward eventually funding the rest of DHS. Lawmakers warn China-linked actors are stealing America's AI technology. The White House outlines how the United States will respond.

As President Donald Trump extends a ceasefire to allow Iran to present a unified proposal, the U.S. military says its forces have turned around almost 30 vessels since the naval blockade began. Washington is also refuting reports that some ships are getting through the blockade.Hours after Virginia voters approved a referendum for a new congressional map heavily favoring Democrats, a circuit court ruled the measure unconstitutional and is blocking certification of the election.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a ceasefire extension with Iran. He said the United States has been asked to halt its attack on the regime until it submits a unified proposal. In the meantime, the president is directing the U.S. military to continue its blockade on Iranian ports. That comes as U.S. forces board a second vessel with ties to Iran in just two days—this time in the Indo-Pacific.Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on Tuesday. The Florida Democrat's resignation follows a House ethics investigation. Meanwhile, Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, was in the hot seat today, facing tough questions from lawmakers over inflation and political independence.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down following an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct. The White House announced Keith Sonderling will take on the role of acting secretary of labor.President Donald Trump is threatening to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges after accusing the regime of violating the ceasefire. This comes as the United States prepares for a second round of peace talks in Pakistan. The president says he feels no pressure to reach a deal.A major shakeup at one of the world's most valuable companies, as Apple announces today that Tim Cook will step down as CEO and moving into the role of executive chairman. Apple says John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over as CEO on Sept. 1.

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Iran recloses the Strait of Hormuz today, hours after saying it would open the waterway to commercial ships. Iran's joint military command says it will keep restrictions in place as long as the U.S. blocks Iranian ports.Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on an American embassy in history. The Iran-backed Islamic Jihad terrorist group claimed responsibility for the 1983 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.President Trump signed an executive order today to speed up the research and approval of psychedelic drugs, which he says could help people struggling with mental illnesses. That's as the president says veterans are facing especially high rates of mental health challenges.

President Trump today announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for full passage. Meanwhile, he says the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, now in its fifth day, “will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100 percent complete.”Oil prices dropped as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gave an optimistic view of U.S. economic growth and signaled potential shifts in U.S. trade policy—from North America to China—that could reshape the broader economic outlook.

President Donald Trump today announced a major Middle East breakthrough involving Israel, Lebanon, and the Hezbollah terrorist group. The president says Iran is now willing to hand over its “nuclear dust,” as the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports financially squeezes the regime. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is now in its 61st day—the longest in U.S. history. That's as Republicans push forward with a plan to fund immigration enforcement without Democratic support. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is proposing a plan to tax the ultra-wealthy. The new tax would hit owners of second homes in New York City valued above $5 million.

We're now on day three of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. President Trump says the military operation in Iran is “very close to over,” as the White House announces the beginning of an economic operation meant to pressure the regime.On Capitol Hill, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano told lawmakers the 2026 tax filing season is a success, as lawmakers on both sides question the agency's performance. Meanwhile, the Government Operations Subcommittee is examining fraud occurring nationwide in many state-level programs like Medicaid.U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz testified today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about reforms at the U.N., and how the U.S. is combating the Chinese Communist Party's influence in international bodies.

President Donald Trump told the New York Post that additional peace talks could take place over the next two days in Pakistan's capital, as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ramps up pressure in the Gulf. Vice President JD Vance says the regime is engaging in an “act of economic terrorism” against the entire world after its military has been decimated.A new Justice Department report alleges the Biden administration unfairly enforced a law protecting access to abortion clinics. The DOJ's Weaponization Working Group says the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act—known as the FACE Act—was used to target pro-life activists.A fifth woman has come forward accusing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of sexual assault. With Swalwell now out of California's governor's race following the allegations, what does the race look like moving forward?

The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is taking effect as President Donald Trump demands Iran end its nuclear program. Trump also warns the Chinese Communist Party that if it arms the Iranian regime, it could face a 50 percent tariff.Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has said he will resign his seat in Congress. This comes after he announced he was dropping out of the governor's race. The decision follows sexual misconduct allegations he denies amid growing calls for accountability.Congress returns to Washington this week after a two-week spring recess. Lawmakers are facing a full agenda of hearings and early moves on key budget and national security priorities.

Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban has conceded defeat in the country's national election, ending his 16 years in office. Peter Magyar of opposition party Tisza looks set for a major victory.President Donald Trump announced the next moves he's taking after weekend negotiations with Iran in Pakistan turned sour. Find out what the U.S. Navy will be doing next.Trump is also threatening China with 50 percent tariffs if it aids Iran militarily.

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, along with special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is meeting with Iranian officials in Pakistan Saturday to discuss a path to peace. Also Saturday, U.S. forces are beginning the process of clearing out mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the president issued a warning to Beijing, saying China could have “big problems” if it ships weapons to Iran.The New York City Police Department reported Saturday that officers shot a suspect after three people were stabbed at Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal. Police say the suspect called himself “Lucifer.”The Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth. The historic mission, which sent astronauts on a flyby around the Moon in the first crewed lunar mission since the 1970s, ended in a “textbook” splashdown in the Pacific Friday evening.