Latest News
- Kristi Noem takes on strategic advisory role with B.C. mining company
- Concerns rise in Kelowna following two extortion-related incidents confirmed by RCMP
- GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, plus primaries in California and Oklahoma
- American man mistaken for child abuser while saving son from choking
- UN report reveals at least 58 countries contaminated by landmines
- Manitoba extends disaster aid eligibility for residents affected by flood
- US and Iran set to formalise peace deal on Friday as Trump warns Israel
- Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is safe but shipping companies remain cautious
USA News
Kristi Noem has been reassigned from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, having held the role for 13 months. This transition occurred in March, marking a notable change in leadership within the department.
Polls have closed in Georgia, where voters participated in a runoff for the GOP Senate primary. Rep. Mike Collins is projected to defeat Derek Dooley, aiming to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The runoff follows a primary where no candidate secured a majority.
Major shipping companies remain hesitant to resume operations through the Strait of Hormuz despite a forthcoming U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at lifting restrictions. While President Trump has assured safety, firms indicate that substantial security guarantees are necessary before risk levels are deemed acceptable for transiting the vital waterway.
Two law enforcement officers have filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia to challenge the legality of a newly established $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” The fund was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump, aiming to address claims of weaponisation against individuals.
A federal judge has mandated White House staff, including chief of staff Susie Wiles and deputy chief Stephen Miller, to preserve presidential records under the Presidential Records Act. The preliminary injunction takes effect on 26 May and follows a lawsuit from historical and oversight groups challenging a recent Justice Department opinion.
Texas Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo faces significant backlash for social media comments suggesting the conversion of an immigration detention centre into a prison for “American Zionists.” Accusations of antisemitism have emerged from both parties, with claims that conservative funding may be influencing her campaign ahead of the primary against Johnny Garcia.
The Department of Homeland Security will implement new entry restrictions from Thursday for foreign travellers arriving in the United States from Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan amidst an Ebola outbreak. Flights with affected travellers must land at Washington-Dulles International Airport for enhanced health screenings.
Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie, as projected by CBS News. Massie’s loss reflects Trump’s influence over Republican candidates and follows significant financial backing from pro-Israel groups. Gallrein’s victory marks a shift in local party dynamics.
Pennsylvania voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday, selecting candidates for congressional, gubernatorial, and local races. Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity ran unopposed. U.S. House races included a competitive contest in Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District following Rep. Dwight Evans’ retirement.
© 2026 WTX News.