Politics
Cuba Sanctions and Other Political Developments
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on Cuba's military-industrial enterprise. The CDC stated the risk of hantavirus to the public is very low, while Congress demanded answers over a fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews. Additionally, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will resign in June.
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Axios
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions Thursday on Cuba's military-industrial enterprise, its leader and a state-owned natural resources company.Why it matters: The
2026-05-07 14:43 UTC
The Hill
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will step down at the end of June, according to a statement.
2026-05-07 14:48 UTC
The Hill
Nearly every member of Congress representing Maryland is demanding more information from Air Force Secretary Troy Meink after 32,000 gallons of jet fuel leaked at Joint Base Andrews earlier this year, setting off an investigation. In a May 5 letter to Meink, the state delegates claim there has been
2026-05-07 14:54 UTC
The Hill
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said Wednesday that the risk of hantavirus to the American public is “very low” amid an outbreak of the disease on a cruise ship headed to Europe. Three people, a Dutch couple and a German national, on
2026-05-07 14:56 UTC