Stories from Washington · United States

The Department of Justice under President Trump may ask the Supreme Court to intervene regarding the guilty verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case. The Department of Justice may request the Supreme Court's intervention regarding the civil verdict against the president. Two Mifepristone manufacturers had asked the court to intervene with an emergency ruling. Manufacturers of mifepristone asked the court to weigh in with an emergency decision regarding access to the drug. The ruling allows women seeking to end a pregnancy to obtain the medication. This action keeps the drug widely available. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had previously ruled that mifepristone must be prescribed and dispensed in person. Justices have been granted more time to review the matter. The Supreme Court has intervened in the legal battle over the abortion pill mifepristone.

The average interest rate for US Treasury Bonds as of April 30, 2026, was 3.403%. This data reflects the average interest rates for the specified security.

The President of the United States is suing the United States for $10 billion. The lawyer defending the country works for the President, which is described as an unusual situation. The lawsuit concerns a $10 billion figure, though specific details remain unclear.

President Trump's Justice Department is examining potential anti-trust issues and price-fixing practices within the beef industry. The industry is largely controlled by four major meat packing companies. The department is also in the process of offloading many programs.

The Labor Department has formally repealed a rule that would have extended mandatory overtime pay to 4 million salaried workers. This rule was originally adopted under former President Biden but was struck down by federal courts in Texas.

A new filing, Document #191, has been submitted in the federal case 'KINGDOM v. TRUMP (Federal Prison Placement EO)'. The filing is an Order on Motion to Expedite and Set/Reset Deadlines.

A source indicated that the US wants to strengthen its stance against China's position on Taiwan. The US supports Taiwan unifying with China, using the term 'unifying' instead of China's 'reunification'.

USDA employees are suing the agency following an 'sermonizing' Easter email. The lawsuit was prompted by concerns over the email's content and the agency's response.

President Trump and President Xi have held in-depth exchanges on China-U.S. relations and international and regional dynamics. Both leaders believe that the relationship between the two superpowers requires careful handling to avoid conflict. Trump has expressed that President Xi has conveyed certain sentiments regarding these matters. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has issued a blunt warning to the U.S. Xi also spoke at a state banquet for Donald Trump, inviting a positive note to their discussions. President Trump has invited President Xi to the White House in September. Xi warned Trump that mishandling the situation could plunge the relationship between their countries into an extremely difficult state. The leaders are discussing bilateral relations and economic ties between the United States and China. President Trump was the guest of honor at a lavish state event.

The United States and China must collaborate to address transnational global issues, according to a report. The meeting aimed to foster cooperation and address trade tensions that have escalated since last year.