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Thousands Attend ‘Rededicate 250’ Prayer Celebration on National Mall
Americans gathered in the nation’s capital to kick off festivities honoring the country’s 250th anniversary.
White House Announces $17 Billion Farm Products Deal With China
China will purchase at least $17 billion per year of U.S. agricultural products over the next three years.
Trump Warns Iran It Needs to Move Fast on Deal or Attacks Will Ensue
‘There won’t be anything left,’ the president warned in a social media post on Sunday.
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EPA Announces Massive Deregulatory Action to Make Vehicles More Affordable
The decision comes as auto companies have lost billions of dollars investing in manufacturing EVs, the agency said.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
California Mayor’s Guilty Plea Reveals China’s Infiltration of US, Analysts Say
‘Wang is far from the only asset to have embedded herself in U.S. institutions,’ one analyst said.
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Kansas Judge Temporarily Blocks Ban on Minors Accessing Chemical Treatments for Gender Dysphoria
State Attorney General Kris Kobach indicated that his office will appeal the injunction, according to local media reports.
Trump’s China Visit Triggered Massive Beijing Security Operation
Beijing deployed thousands of police and security officers during the U.S. president’s visit, sealing roads and tightening surveillance.
Port Jervis Restaurant Wins Best Burger in New York
The New York Beef Council called the burger: ‘Elevated. Indulgent. Unforgettable.’
Trump Admin Reports Full Year of Zero Releases at the Southern Border
According to CBP, there were 215,876 encounters at the border this fiscal year, down 13 percent from the number recorded in the month of April 2024 alone.
Long Island Rail Road Workers Launch Strike, Shutting Down Nation’s Busiest Commuter Rail Line
The shutdown of the Long Island Rail Road, which hasn’t had a full stoppage since the 1990s, affects nearly 300,000 commuters.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Pull Back as Bond Yields Jump
The 30-year Treasury bond yield rose above the key 5 percent level on May 15.
Comcast Offering up to $10,000 Payouts in Settlement: 4 Things to Know
Not every Comcast customer is eligible as part of the $117.5 million settlement.
Trump Calls for Gas Tax Suspension—Here’s What to Know
The national average for a gallon of gas is $4.53.
Competing Narratives Emerge From Trump–Xi Beijing Summit
A high-level meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders produced different messaging and competing priorities.
Closing Arguments in High-Stakes OpenAI Trial Focus on Reputation, Character
Final statements focused on the credibility of rival tech moguls Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with the future of an $852 billion company at stake.
Boeing Ordered to Pay $49.5 Million to Family of American Killed in 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Wednesday’s ruling is the second jury verdict stemming from the fatal crash.
Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz
Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.
CCP’s Preparations for Trump’s Visit Are Chaotic and Over-the-Top, Local Residents Say
A Chinese cultural scholar said that in recent years, whenever the CCP hosts major diplomatic events, it addresses city repairs in a last-minute fashion.
Senators Unanimously Pass Resolution to Withhold Their Own Pay During Shutdowns
Members of Congress continue to receive salaries during shutdowns because the Constitution guarantees lawmakers’ compensation.
