Trump Administration Audits Somali-American Citizenship Cases for Possible Fraud

The Trump administration has launched audits of immigration cases involving U.S. citizens of Somali origin to identify potential fraud that could lead to denaturalization, officials said on Tuesday. Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that U.S. law allows revocation of citizenship if it was obtained fraudulently, noting that such cases are rare and typically take years to resolve. According to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, an average of about 11 denaturalization cases were pursued annually between 1990...

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Judge Pauline Newman’s Appeal Against Suspension

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from 98-year-old federal judge Pauline Newman, leaving in place her suspension from judicial duties that was imposed in 2023 during an investigation into her...

U.S. Hospitals on Alert as Ebola Risk During World Cup Remains Low

Public health experts say the risk of an Ebola-infected traveler arriving in the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup is low, but not impossible. With millions of fans expected to travel across...

U.S. Banks Face Fresh Scrutiny Over Alleged ‘Debanking’ Practices

Major U.S. lenders are preparing for heightened regulatory scrutiny as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) nears completion of a review into allegations that banks improperly closed or denied customer accounts...

Trump Administration Pushes Plutononium-to-Fuel Plan for Future Nuclear Reactors

The Trump administration is advancing discussions with five companies to convert nearly 19.7 metric tons of surplus plutonium, including material from dismantled nuclear warheads, into fuel for next-generation nuclear reactors. The initiative is part...

Canadian Mother Sues OpenAI, Claims ChatGPT Encouraged Daughter’s Suicide

A Canadian mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT played a role in her daughter’s suicide by engaging in dangerous conversations without adequate safeguards. Kristie Carrier...

U.S. Drops Criminal Case Against Turkey’s Halkbank

The U.S. Department of Justice has formally requested a federal judge to dismiss its long-running criminal case against Turkey’s state-owned lender, Halkbank, signaling the end of a major legal dispute that had strained relations...

CBS News Turmoil Deepens as New ‘60 Minutes’ Chief Faces Staff Backlash

The leadership transition at CBS News has intensified tensions inside the acclaimed news program 60 Minutes, with newly appointed executive Nick Bilton facing resistance from staff amid a broader management shakeup. Bilton, who recently...

Some U.S. Employers Plan to End Coverage of Weight-Loss Drugs as Costs Continue to Rise

Large employers in the United States are increasingly reconsidering coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo as growing demand continues to drive healthcare costs higher. According to recent surveys, around...

U.S. Transportation Department Rolls Back Disparate Impact Civil Rights Rule

The U.S. Transportation Department announced on Wednesday that it is rescinding part of its long-standing civil rights regulations that prohibited actions resulting in an unintentional disparate impact on protected groups. The move marks a...

U.S. Inflation Expected to Hit Three-Year High in May

The annual rate of U.S. consumer inflation is expected to accelerate to 4.2% in May, marking its highest level in three years, according to economists surveyed by Reuters. Rising energy prices, driven by tensions...