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In rare push, US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel nuclear capability

Lawmakers say US policy of ambiguity on Israel’s nuclear capabilities heightens risks amid US-Israel war on Iran.

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Cuban man is 18th person to die in US ICE custody this year: Monitor

Rights group says believed suicide underscores need for more oversight amid Trump’s mass deportation drive.

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Pentagon announces deal with seven AI companies for classified systems

Most recent instance of department integrating with AI comes amid Anthropic standoff, concern over use in Iran war.

FILE PHOTO: Aerial view of the United States military headquarters, the Pentagon, September 28, 2008. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo

US top court voids Louisiana voting map amid national redistricting fight

Ruling seen as major blow to US Voting Rights Act, with critics saying it could dilute minority voting power.

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US Supreme Court hears Haiti, Syria TPS case with wide-ranging implications

Court to rule whether Trump may terminate status allowing people to remain in US in case that could affect 1.3 million.

A woman holds a placard as immigrants' rights activists and demonstrators attend a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as justices were scheduled to hear arguments on whether the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump can end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of Syrian and Haitian nationals, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?

Under law, Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war, experts say, but Congress may avoid the issue altogether.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: U.S. Capitol Police officers look on as veterans, military family members, and supporters occupy the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill calling upon the Trump administration to end the war on Iran on April 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for About Face: Veterans Against The War/AFP (Photo by Leigh Vogel / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner

Professional organisations call on attendees to ‘speak forcefully’ at annual event, which will not feature a comedian.

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ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’

Groups warn of ‘deteriorating human rights’ in call for US visitors’ protection; White House decries ‘scare tactics’.

DOHA, QATAR - MAY 14: (L-R) FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald J. Trump sign a football during a World Cup 2026 ceremony after a state dinner at the Lusail Palace on May 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar. The visit underscores the strategic partnership between the United States and Qatar, focusing on regional security and economic collaboration. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war

Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 21: Voters depart after casting their ballots at a polling location at the Westover Library on April 21, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Virginia voters will decide today on a statewide ballot question on whether to allow the Virginia General Assembly to redraw congressional districts which could affect how the state’s U.S. House districts are mapped in upcoming elections and shift political balance. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races

Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police ‘insider trading’ on platforms.

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