“The April jobs report smashing expectations thanks to robust private-sector growth is yet another sign that the American economy remains on a solid trajectory under President Trump. America added 12,600 factory construction jobs in April as trillions in investments continue pouring into American manufacturing. Every leading indicator is pointed in the right direction, and Americans
London — The United Kingdom’s governing Labour Party and the opposition Conservative Party, which together have dominated British politics and seated every prime minister for more than 100 years, both took a gut punch in a major round of local elections on Thursday. For Labour leader and current Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the heavy losses on
Washington — The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday tossed out a congressional redistricting referendum passed by Virginia voters last month, striking a blow to Democrats hoping to gain a more favorable map and increase their number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The decision overturns voters’ approval of a new congressional map that would
A person votes in the Virginia redistricting referendum at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, in Alexandria, Va., on April 21, 2026. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a congressional redistricting map approved by voters in a referendum last month, ruling that the Democratic-controlled Legislature failed to follow constitutional procedures when advancing the
A traveler takes out his passport before checking in at San Diego International Airport in California on Jan. 8, 2006. Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images The Department of State announced on May 7 that it would revoke the U.S. passports of parents who are significantly behind on child support payments. The department said it would work with
The ruling is a significant victory for Republicans in the state, who argued the map was an "unconstitutional power grab," and would grant Democrats a 10-1 advantage.
Washington — The Pentagon on Friday began releasing more files related to UFOs and UAPs, following through on an order from President Trump to make public government documents about unexplained phenomena. The release, posted on a new Pentagon “UFO” website, includes 162 files from the FBI, Department of Defense, NASA and State Department. The documents