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Trump Backs Pamela Evette in South Carolina Governor’s Race
The move comes as endorsements from the president demonstrate heavy influence in Republican primaries across the country.
Readers Weigh In on Economy Amid Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Epoch Survey
Survey respondents had mixed reactions to how the economy was impacting their households.
Hegseth Says US Ready to Restart Strikes on Iran If No Deal Reached
Military action remains an option as Tehran and Washington continue talks over ending the war, the Pentagon chief said.
New Orleans Transforms Public Education With All-Charter Model
After Hurricane Katrina, the K–12 district became the first all-charter system in the nation and now outpaces most schools in math and reading growth.
Judge Seeks DOJ Explanation on Bid to Vacate Convictions for Unpardoned Jan. 6 Defendants
All defendants belonged to the Oath Keepers charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
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Texas Man Charged for Allegedly Threatening Violence Against Erika Kirk
Jacob Wenske allegedly suggested in a Facebook post that he wanted to bomb an event with the Turning Point USA CEO.
Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team
The campaign identified nearly $2 billion in potential funding, including $800 million from private investment, with the cost of land bundled in.
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The insurer will waive many pre-approvals and offer authorization waivers at select children’s hospitals.
RFK Jr. Announces New Plan to Reduce Lyme Disease by 25 Percent
About 476,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme each year.
Vance Says US–Iran Deal ‘Very Close’ but No Guarantee of Final Agreement
A tentative 60-day ceasefire framework awaits Trump’s approval, with Vance saying more progress needs to be made on some details before a deal can be clinched.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Sales
The Treasury targeted shadow fleet vessels and front companies to starve the regime of funds for rebuilding its armed forces.
US Troops at Risk of Being Targeted Using Phone Location Data, Pentagon Says
The U.S. military issued its highest force protection alert on Feb. 28, as U.S. forces entered combat with Iran.
Tentative 60-Day Iran Ceasefire Deal Reached, Pending Trump’s Approval: Source
The 60-day agreement awaits final approval by Trump, a U.S. source said.
NASA Solidifies 1st Moon Base Missions: What to Know
Three major unmanned missions will pave the way beginning in late 2026.
Newsom Vows to Take 100 Percent of Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund From Californians
The governor claimed he could tax all proceeds of the funds from anyone living in California.
2nd Worker Dies, 9 More Presumed Dead After Chemical Vat Rupture at Washington State Paper Mill
Authorities abandoned all hope of finding survivors among the 9 workers still missing, turning their efforts to recovery instead of rescue.
US Military Needs 3 Years to Replenish Weapons Systems Used in Iran War, New Analysis Shows
The military has what it needs for any future conflict, the Pentagon said.
Tennessee Chancery Court Upholds New Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms
A three-judge panel dismissed the emergency lawsuit on May 26, 2026.
Mullin Says DHS Drawing Up Plans to Stop Processing Immigration at Sanctuary City Airports
‘We are currently—which we’re not initiating yet—but we’re currently drawing up plans,’ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
