Treasury Yields Spike After Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating
Moody’s credit downgrade is understandable, ‘but the time is questionable,’ says Bob Lang, founder and chief options analyst at Explosive Options.
Great Music May Surpass Our Understanding
Criticism of music and poetry can’t be distilled into a science; its very nature comes from the changeability found in the human soul.
Viktor Belenko: The MiG-25 Defector
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Soviet fighter pilot whose defection to the U.S. would alter the course of the Cold War.
Betrayal, Treason, and the Fall of an American Founder
In ‘This Week in History,’ a disgraced Aaron Burr forges an unscrupulous alliance against Spain, leading to one of the nation’s most famous trials.
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New Vehicle Inventory in April Declines, Affordability Worsens: Cox Automotive Analysis
Affordability is at the ‘worst level yet this year’ amid higher prices and lower incentives, said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke.
Pro-EU Mayor Tops Polish Presidential Election Vote as Runoff Looms
Both candidates began preparing for the second round early on Monday.
Department of Defense Tells Commanders to Identify Troops With Gender Dysphoria
The troops’ medical records will be scrutinized, and they could be discharged.
How Hackers Can Control Your Phone Without You Clicking on a Link
Zero-click attacks have evolved from being used to primarily target high-profile people for information to becoming a threat to anyone with a smart device.
House Budget Committee Advances Trump Agenda Bill
The legislation passed 17–16, with four conservative critics voting ‘present.’
Israel Says It Will Allow Food to Enter Gaza After Pressure From Allies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his decision to resume food aid was the result of pressure from some of Israel’s international allies.
New Orleans Jailbreak: FBI Increases Reward to $10K per Escaped Inmate
Gov. Jeff Landry said he had called for an audit of the Orleans Correctional Facility for compliance with ‘basic jail guidelines.’
Vance Meets With EU President, Italian Prime Minister in Hopes of Fostering Trade Talks
‘I think we’ll have a great conversation, and hopefully it will be the beginning of some long-term trade negotiations,' U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.
With Middle East Tour, Trump Reshapes US Foreign Policy
The president drew a sharp contrast with past U.S. administrations, rejecting the interventionist foreign policy approach of both political parties.
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill Seeking Sanctions Against Hong Kong Officials
‘In Hong Kong, the CCP has completely corrupted the local judiciary and is turning it into a tool of intimidation and injustice,’ Sen. Dan Sullivan said.
Chinese Regime Claims It Bears No Responsibility for US Fentanyl Crisis
Experts said that fentanyl has played a key role in the U.S.–China tariff war and that there are four scenarios for the conflict’s future development.
Portugal’s Ruling Party Wins Election, but Falls Short of Majority
‘The people want this Government and do not want any other,’ Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said.
Deal Reached to End New Jersey Transit Strike: Union Chairman
The three-day strike by New Jersey Transit workers has affected around 100,000 daily commuters.
▶Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour
Despite threats from the Chinese communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts shines on the world stage.
Russia Launches Its Largest Drone Attack Since Invasion Started, Says Ukraine
The drone strike comes ahead of a highly anticipated call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Romanian Pro-EU Candidate Dan Wins Presidency
‘There will be a difficult period ahead, necessary for economic rebalancing to lay the foundations of a healthy society,’ said Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan.
Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Type of Prostate Cancer
A statement from the former president’s personal office said the family is ’reviewing treatment options.’
Federal Officials Start Investigation Into Mexican Tall Ship That Hit Brooklyn Bridge
New York City officials confirmed that two people died and 19 were injured and that the Brooklyn Bridge was not damaged.
Mike Pence Says He’s Ruling Out Another White House Run
‘I don’t see that in my future,’ the former vice president said.
US Appeals Court Lifts Block on Trump Executive Order Targeting Federal Union
The appeals court’s majority said the union had failed to show that it would suffer the type of irreparable harm that would justify the preliminary injunction.
Bessent Says He Doesn’t ‘Put Much Credence’ in Moody’s Downgrade
Treasury secretary said that growing the economy faster is more important than ’the potential growth of the debt.’
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