Tesla hasn’t had a blockbuster new product since the Model Y sport utility vehicle went on sale in 2020. But early reviews of the Tesla Semi, an electric heavy truck, suggest that it could be a much-needed hit for the company. And it could shake up the staid business of...
Vance Says ‘A Lot of Progress’ Made in Iran Talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday the United States and Iran have made a lot of progress in their talks and neither side wants to see a resumption of the military campaign. "We think that we've made a lot of progress. We think the Iranians want to make...
Trump Approval Drops to 35% as Republican Support Softens, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
Donald Trump's presidential approval rating fell to nearly its lowest level since he returned to the White House, hit by a drop in support among Republicans, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The four-day poll, which closed on Monday, showed 35% of the country approved of Trump's job performance, down...
Mamdani, the ‘Tax-the-Rich’ Mayor, Meets With Titans of Finance
Barely a month ago, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City triumphantly used billionaire Ken Griffin’s $238 million apartment as a prop in a social media video hailing a state plan to tax multimillion-dollar second homes. But on Monday, as Mamdani met with two captains of finance, he seemed eager...
Fresno County Jail Transfers to ICE Fall Sharply in 2025
Following a five-year high of transfers of criminal suspects from the Fresno County Jail to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 2025 numbers show a significant drop. On Tuesday, Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni presented 2025 statistics showing how many ICE transfer requests were received and how many were approved from the...
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Elections in Kentucky, Georgia, and Beyond
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s dominance of the Republican Party will face a new test Tuesday, when three of the six states holding primary contests feature Trump-backed candidates seeking to defeat robust and well-funded GOP rivals. The highest-profile race is in Kentucky, where Rep. Thomas Massie, a prominent Republican critic...
Israeli Forces Fired Shots at Gaza Flotilla, 48 Boats Intercepted, Group Says
Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organizers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. Video from the flotilla's livestream showed soldiers firing shots at two of...
‘Anti-Islamic Writings’ Found in Car of California Mosque Shooting Suspects, Official Says
“Anti-Islamic writings” were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the investigation. The alleged gunmen have been identified as Caleb Vasquez, 18, and...
US Pending Home Sales Increase Further. Higher Mortgage Rates Remain a Constraint
Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes increased for a third straight month in April, likely as a temporary retreat in mortgage rates pulled buyers back into the market. Economists, however, shrugged off the larger-than-expected rise in pending home sales, reported by the National Association of Realtors on Tuesday. Most...
Senate Republicans Introduce Funding Measure to Combat Online Child Abuse
Senate Republicans on Tuesday included in their reconciliation bill a significant increase in funding to fight child sexual trafficking and exploitation, adding to a drumbeat in Congress to better protect children online. The measure, championed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., would increase the number of specialists combating child sexual abuse...