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Taiwan Opposition Leader Faces Heated Challenge From Audience Member at New York Event
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang, is visiting the United States.
US Embassy in Baghdad Advises ‘Heightened Readiness’ Among Americans in Iraq
The alert points citizens toward a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory as the embassy suggests possible travel disruptions with short notice could occur.
Court Grants Preliminary Approval of $38 Billion Visa, Mastercard ‘Swipe Fee’ Settlement
The decision follows a 2024 rejection of a proposed $30 billion settlement deemed insufficient.
Chinese Military Activity Shadows Computex Tech Show in Taiwan
Seventy-nine Chinese warplanes were detected, and a coast guard standoff occurred near Pratas Island as global executives flock to Taipei.
DOJ Says UC Davis Medical School Used Race-Based Admissions
The DOJ made its conclusion after a six-month investigation into the medical school’s admissions practices. The school refuted the DOJ’s findings.
Nearly Half of US Firms Surveyed Hold Back on China Investment Despite Profits
A survey says tariffs, export controls, weak demand, Chinese competition, and procurement barriers continue to weigh on expansion plans.
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Trump Says He Ordered Secret US Military Mission That Helped Move 100 Million Barrels of Oil Through Hormuz
‘Their military is defeated, and their economy is lost,’ the U.S. president said on Truth Social.
US Colleges Missing the Mark in Training Reading Teachers, New Report Says
Too many programs still teach debunked methods like cuing children to guess words they don’t know.
California Gets 80 Percent of Federal Cash for Illegal Immigrant Families: Report
The Golden State was the primary driver of national welfare spending on families with illegal immigrant parents, according to the report.
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Democratic Party, Leaders Coalesce Behind Controversial Maine Senate Nominee Platner
National Democrats backed Graham Platner hours after his primary win as Republicans opened the general election with an attack ad against him.
State Department Says It Has Dismantled Birth Tourism Visa Networks
The department said U.S. visas are not a right but a privilege and vowed to take further action to prevent ’this abuse‘ and ’dismantle birth tourism networks.’
US Launches More Strikes on Iran After Helicopter Downing
In response, Iran’s top military leaders announced that Iran would again close the Strait of Hormuz.
Takeaways From the June 9 Primary Elections
Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota made key picks for governor, senators, and House seats in the June 9 primaries.
Nevada AG to Challenge Lombardo for Governor in November
Nevada has undergone a shift in voter registration since 2021, with Democrats losing more than 60,000 registered voters and the GOP gaining 20,000.
Texas Races to Contain Flesh-Eating Parasite Amid Threat to Livestock
Ranchers are preparing their herds as officials look to speed up production of sterile flies to combat the screwworm outbreak.
Homan: ‘More ICE Agents Than You’ve Ever Seen’ Coming to New York City
The border czar said the move is in response to a law signed by New York’s governor last month.
US Debt Inches Closer to 100 Percent of GDP—What to Know
‘The biggest threat to this country is our national debt,’ Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) told The Epoch Times.
Pentagon Denies It Retaliated Against Anthropic in Security-Risk Designation Case
The Pentagon also argued that Anthropic’s claim under the Administrative Procedure Act is not subject to judicial review.
Airline Profits to Fall 50 Percent in 2026 as Jet Fuel Prices Spike
American Airlines has suspended some of its routes amid rising fuel costs, while Spirit Airlines shut down operations last month.
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General
The White House announced the nomination in a short update posted on its website.
Judge Blocks Trump’s $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
The policy implementing the fee ‘imposes a tax on H-1B petitions without the requisite delegation by Congress,’ the judge concluded.
