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Exclusive-White House considering naming FDA food chief as acting commissioner, sources say

By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Michael Erman May 8 (Reuters) - The White House is considering naming FDA Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, who heads up the agency's food group, as acting commissioner of the agency to replace current head Marty Makary, according to three sources familiar ...
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What to know about the latest wave of changes to congressional districts

The remaking of the U.S. political map accelerated this week in courts and legislatures, all of it in this round expected to boost Republicans in their attempt to keep control of Congress in November's elections. This week's major action came in Southern states, with a ...
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Alabama Republicans ask US Supreme Court to clear way for new voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - Alabama Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to clear the way for the state to pursue a congressional voting map more favorable to their party ahead of November's midterm elections in the latest fallout from ...
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Maryland lawmakers await answers after air base jet fuel spill

By Valerie Volcovici and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - Members of Maryland's congressional delegation are awaiting answers from the U.S. Air Force about its delay in informing them about a fuel leak from Andrews Air Force Base into a tributary of the Potomac ...
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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year's midterm elections. The court ruled 4-3 that the state's Democratic-led legislature violated ...
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US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill next week

By Hannah Lang May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. senators are set to consider long-awaited legislation that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency next week, potentially ending a deadlock over the bill that pitted crypto companies against U.S. banks. The bill, dubbed the Clarity Act, ...
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After months of war with Iran, people across the US say they’re feeling the strain of high gas prices

(NEW YORK) -- The monthslong war in Iran is inflicting economic pain across the country as many Americans report struggling with higher costs, particularly the record rise in gas prices.An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released last week found that half of Americans expect gas ...
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What to watch for in high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting

(WASHINGTON) -- When President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing next Thursday, he'll be the first U.S. president to set foot in China in nearly a decade. The last visit was Trump's own, in 2017.He arrives in a very different position than he expected: the ...
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Anti-abortion activists meet White House officials amid frustration over Trump agenda

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - Anti-abortion activists will meet with White House officials on Friday as frustration grows within the movement that President Donald Trump has not moved aggressively enough to advance key priorities, including new restrictions on abortion ...
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Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrats’ redistricting measure

(WASHINGTON) -- The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday overturned the state's redistricting ballot measure, delivering a major setback to Democrats who hoped the new map would allow them to flip up to four congressional seats.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright ...
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Pentagon begins release of decades of unresolved UFO files

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon on Friday began to release declassified unidentified flying objects (UFO) files from various federal agencies, some dating as far back as the late 1940s.The release is in keeping with President Donald Trump's announcement earlier this year that he directing agencies ...
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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan, dimming party’s midterm hopes

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year's midterm elections. The court ruled 4-3 that the state's Democratic-led legislature violated ...
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