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Last update: 6 hours agoNebraska Politics: Adrian Smith just won the GOP nomination for Nebraska’s 3rd House seat, while Cindy Burbank took the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Nebraska—setting up a high-stakes fall matchup. Iran War & Costs: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharper grilling on Capitol Hill over the endgame, rising munitions use, and the price tag of the Iran conflict as lawmakers press for a supplemental funding plan. Markets & Inflation: U.S. stocks slid as April inflation came in hot (3.8% year over year) and tech weakened, with oil jumping on renewed Iran-related energy fears. U.S.-China Tech Diplomacy: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is joining Trump’s Beijing trip, a last-minute add that could signal attention to China-bound AI chip sales. Crypto Law: The CLARITY Act is moving toward a vote after Senate Banking revisions, with a housing provision folded in to help build bipartisan support. Public Health: Hantavirus coverage continues as Americans remain in quarantine after a cruise-related exposure, alongside fresh accounts from a survivor of the 1993 outbreak. Global Supply Chains: The U.S. and South Africa held talks on critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on China.
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