Senate Armed Services Committee Holds Hearing on Pentagon Personnel Policies

The Senate Committee on Armed Services holds a hearing at 2 p.m. ET on May 20 to examine Department of Defense personnel policies and programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program. Witnesses: Anthony J. Tata, under secretary of def… Original News Source Link –

Trump Says US in ‘Final Stages’ of Negotiations With Iran; AG Blanche Announces Raul Castro Indictment

President Donald Trump said the United States is in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran, while also highlighting America’s military strength during remarks to graduating Coast Guard cadets. At a solemn occasion to honor murdered victims in Miami, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment of Raul Cas… Original News Source Link –

South Carolina House Passes Redistricting Map Targeting Rep. Clyburn’s District

The state Capitol building in Columbia, S.C., on June 24, 2009. Davis Turner/Getty Images The South Carolina House passed a new U.S. congressional map on May 20 that could eliminate the only Democratic seat in the state. The Republican-led state House passed the bill 74–37 in the early morning hours on May 20. The legislation,

US Charges Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro With Murder Over 1996 Killing of Americans

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche (C) speaks during a news conference announcing the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, at the Freedom Tower in Miami on May 20, 2026. Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty Images Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro has been indicted on murder charges in the United States, court records

Trump Administration Taps Stephanie Haridopolos as Temporary Surgeon General

Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, in an undated file photograph. HHS via The Epoch Times The Trump administration is promoting a doctor to assume some of the responsibilities of the surgeon general, as officials await action from the Senate on President Donald Trump’s latest surgeon general nominee, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said on

U.S. Announces Superseding Indictment Charging Raul Castro and Five Castro Regime Co-Defendants

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a superseding indictment at 1 p.m. ET on May 20, charging Raul Modesto Castro Ruz, 94, of Holguin, Cuba; along with Lorenzo Alberto Perez‑Perez of Las Tunas, Cuba; Emilio José Palacio Blanco; José Fidel Gual Barzaga; Raul Simanca Cardenas; and Luis Raul Gonzalez‑Pardo Rodriguez, for their… Original News Source