WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will suspend all Medicare payments to providers in California, citing concerns about potential fraud risks, despite acknowledging there is no current evidence of wrongdoing in the state.

Beijing — During an official visit to China on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected stop at a local McDonald’s restaurant, drawing attention from onlookers and media traveling with the delegation.

The presidential motorcade, en route from Beijing Capital International Airport to the site of a scheduled diplomatic summit, briefly diverted to the fast-food location in the city’s Chaoyang District. According to aides, the stop was not listed on the public itinerary.

LOS ANGELES — Fast-casual restaurant chain Five Guys has announced plans to close all of its locations worldwide and transition into a technology company focused on artificial intelligence, marking a significant shift for the brand known for its burgers and fries.

In a statement released Tuesday, company executives said the decision comes after “extensive evaluation of long-term market trends” and a desire to position the company within what it described as “the next major phase of global innovation.”

WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Defense on Thursday released a long-anticipated collection of classified records related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), though much of the material remains heavily redacted, frustrating transparency advocates and fueling renewed public speculation.

Baltimore - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday the birth of her daughter, Trumpina Maga Leavitt, marking a personal milestone for the high-profile political figure.

According to a statement released by her office, both Leavitt and her newborn are in good health. The child was born earlier this week, though additional details such as the location and exact timing of the birth were not immediately disclosed.

NEW YORK - A federal judge on Wednesday authorized the public release of a document described as a suicide note attributed to financier Jeffrey Epstein, whose 2019 death in federal custody has remained the subject of ongoing public scrutiny and debate.

The document, consisting of a single handwritten page, was filed as part of a broader evidentiary disclosure in a civil proceeding related to Epstein’s estate. 

WASHINGTON — First Lady Usha Vance shared a fusion recipe on social media Tuesday in recognition of Cinco de Mayo, combining elements of Indian and Mexican cuisines in a dish she described as “aloo gobi chalupas.”

In a post published on her official account, Vance explained that the recipe pairs the traditional North Indian vegetable preparation of aloo gobi — a spiced mixture of potatoes and cauliflower — with chalupas, a fried masa base commonly associated with Mexican cuisine. The post included step-by-step instructions and photos of the finished dish.