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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.

Get you up to speed: Mike Collins advances to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary Rep. Mike Collins has advanced…

Trump’s increased global tariffs are escalating trade tensions, adding unpredictability to the international market and impacting economies worldwide.

Violence has erupted in Mexico after the assassination of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho,’ the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). US intelligence aided in the operation, leading to an ongoing conflict as authorities seek to restore order.

Cliff Notes Congress faces a tight three-week schedule to address critical issues, including the expiring enhanced Obamacare subsidies and a…

Cliff Notes Travis L. Turner, a Virginia high school football coach, is wanted on 10 warrants related to child pornography…