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Iran Warns of Military Response as US Launches Naval Mission in Strait of Hormuz
The escalating tensions follow Washington’s announcement of ‘Project Freedom’ to restore freedom of navigation in the strait.
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A Property Tax Rebellion Is Emerging in America
Public K–12 school spending now exceeds $1 trillion annually, and citizen groups say they’ve had enough.
DOJ to Enforce Subpoena Against Hospital to Investigate Transgender Treatments for Minors
The department has filed the case after the hospital failed to comply with a subpoena issued in July last year.
Orange County Drug, Gun, and Jewelry Bust Captures Alleged Middletown Ring
The narcotics ring is connected to New York City and New Jersey.
Israel Approves Plan to Buy F-35 and F-15IA Fighter Jets From Lockheed, Boeing
Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
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US Attorney Pirro Says Evidence Shows Agent Was Shot by Suspect’s Gun During DC Dinner
A preliminary hearing for the suspected gunman is scheduled for May 8.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
Ex-Twitter CEO’s AI Startup Valued at $2 Billion After Funding Round
Agrawal was Twitter’s chief technology officer from 2017 to 2021, then its CEO until he was fired in 2022.
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Big Tech Posts Strong Earnings as AI Spending Pressures Cash Flow
Despite strong earnings numbers, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta failed to win over investors.
Man Arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Club After Security Incident, Authorities Say
The individual was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting without violence.
250 Years: Old North Church Is the Living Story of America
Best known for its role in the American Revolution, the Christ Church in the City of Boston is still home to a thriving Episcopal congregation.
Supreme Court Considers Trump’s TPS Policies
Immigration has been at the center of President Donald Trump' s second term. Now, it’s in the hands of the Supreme Court to render their decision.
Readers Weigh In on How DC Lawmakers Managed DHS Shutdown: Epoch Survey
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was shut down for 11 weeks.
US Sanctions China-Based Oil Terminal, Ship Managers Amid Iran Sanctions Regime
The move is directed at a Chinese terminal operator responsible for importing tens of millions of barrels of Iranian crude.
Day in Photos: Astronauts at NYSE, Strikes in Lebanon, and Nepal Demolitions
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says US Naval Blockade Causing Iran Economy to Collapse
A statement from Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei indicated the country is developing ‘new rules’ to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Federal Judge Rejects USCIS Pause on Immigration Applications
The U.S. District Court in Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction, requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to lift adjudicative holds.
Medicaid Withholds Additional $91 Million in Funding for Minnesota
A total of $350 million in Medicaid dollars that Minnesota expected has now been frozen, administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said.
Trump Scrapping Whiskey Tariffs After Royal Visit
‘People have wanted to do this for a long time,’ President Donald Trump said in a social media post.
More Border Patrol Agents Sent to Texas, CBP Spokesperson Says
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has prioritized lowering the number of border crossings in a bid to tamp down illegal immigration.
