Mortgage Rates Surge to August High Amid Oil-Driven Inflation Fears
U.S. mortgage rates climbed sharply last week, reaching their highest level since August as escalating oil prices—linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran—intensified inflation concerns. According to the Mortgage...
FDA Holds Back Approval of Popular Nicotine Pouches Amid Youth Risk Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to approve several popular nicotine pouch products for sale, despite introducing a fast-track review program aimed at accelerating decisions. According to sources familiar with the...
Trump Attends Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship Order
U.S. President Donald Trump appeared at the Supreme Court of the United States on Wednesday as justices heard arguments over the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship. The policy, a key element...
Mangione Seeks Delay in Federal Trial Over Overlapping Charges
Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old accused of fatally shooting Brian Thompson in Manhattan, is set to appear in federal court on Wednesday to argue for a delay in his upcoming trial. Jury selection in the...
Trump Administration Plans Global Summit Targeting Antifa, Sparking Debate
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to host an international summit aimed at countering antifa and other left-wing groups, according to sources familiar with the plan. Tentatively scheduled for June or...
US Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Criminal Case Against Boeing Over 737 MAX Crashes
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling approving the U.S. Justice Department’s decision to dismiss a criminal case against Boeing related to two fatal 737 MAX crashes that claimed 346...
FBI Labels Michigan Synagogue Attack as Terrorism Linked to Hezbollah Ideology
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has classified a recent attack on the Temple of Israel synagogue in Michigan as an act of terrorism, citing ideological inspiration from Hezbollah. The incident occurred on March 12,...
U.S. Court to Hear Dispute Over Pentagon Press Access Policy
A high-stakes legal battle over press freedom and executive authority is set to unfold as U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman prepares to hear arguments on whether the Pentagon has defied a prior court order...
U.S. Lawmakers Seek Data on Firearm Exports Amid Rising Crime Concerns
Two senior Democratic lawmakers, Elizabeth Warren and Gregory Meeks, have formally urged the U.S. Commerce Department to provide detailed information on the export of semi-automatic firearms. In a letter addressed to Under Secretary Jeffrey...
US Proposes New Rules to Open 401(k) Plans to Alternative Assets
The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday unveiled long-awaited proposed rules aimed at clarifying how retirement plan trustees can include alternative assets—such as private equity and cryptocurrencies—within 401(k) plans. The move is designed to...