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Senators Warn CIA Director Not to Retaliate Against Whistleblower
The warning came after operations officer James Erdman testified during a public hearing.
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.
Texas Children’s Hospital to Open First-Ever Detransition Clinic Under Deal With DOJ
The Justice Department said the hospital has taken ‘significant steps’ in cooperation with the agency.
Starbucks to Cut 300 Support Roles in US Amid Office Consolidation
The company said that none of its real estate or restructuring changes relate to its coffee houses.
Pentagon Scraps Deployment of 4,000 US Troops to Poland
A Pentagon spokesman said, ‘The decision to withdraw troops follows a comprehensive, multilayered process’ across the chain of command.
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Trump Announces Washington Site for National Garden of American Heroes
The planned monument park would feature 250 life-sized statues honoring figures from U.S. history as part of events tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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.
Chinese Community Surprised by Eileen Wang’s Guilty Plea
Local officials said Chinese Americans should be careful to avoid being exploited by the CCP.
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Rep. Cohen Drops Reelection Bid After State Redistricting
Cohen represents the sole Democratic U.S. House seat from the state of Tennessee.
Key Takeaways From Trump’s China Visit
Trump welcomed China’s new purchase commitments but noted there has been no breakthrough on the release of Jimmy Lai.
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.
Behind the Arcadia Case: Community Media, WeChat, Beijing’s Influence Networks
Federal prosecutors say a California news site tied to Eileen Wang operated inside a wider ecosystem of chat groups, repost networks, and community influencers.
Home Prices Register Biggest Annual Increase in More Than a Year: Report
More sellers are entering the market, with active sales listings hitting the highest level since March 2020.
Everyone in the Democratic Party Has Money—Except the Democratic Party
Democratic candidates and Hill committees are flush with cash and no debt. The DNC is also pulling in money—though not as much—and it’s $4.5 million in debt.
Denise Powell Will Face Republican Brinker Harding in Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ District
The 2nd District is known as the ‘Blue Dot’ because Omaha has historically leaned Democratic in a Republican state.
Senate Again Rejects Resolution to End Iran War
Public opposition and rising gas prices have intensified pressure on lawmakers.
Chinese Communist Regime Restricts Press Access for Trump’s Visit
An Epoch Times staff member and nearly two dozen other White House press members who intended to cover Trump’s visit were denied entry to China.
