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DOJ Approves Firing Squads for Federal Death Penalty Cases
The department readopts the lethal injection protocol used during the first Trump administration and expands it to include additional measures.
Appeals Court Blocks Federal Government’s Bar on Asylum Applications at Border
The case stemmed from one of the executive orders President Donald Trump signed during his first day back in office.
Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Chinese Oil Refinery, 40 Vessels
The Chinese refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the Iranian military, officials said.
Atlanta Makes Its Case for 2028 Democratic Convention
Georgia Democrats spent the week pitching the state as a national bellwether as Atlanta became the first of five finalist cities to receive a DNC site visit.
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Trump Urges Congress to Update Law to Ensure Access to CBD Products
‘I am calling on Congress to update the Law to ensure that Americans can continue to access the full-spectrum CBD products,’ the president said.
Court Sides With Mother Against School District’s Transgender Policy
The school district allegedly refused a request to notify the mother regarding her child’s gender dysphoria or gender identity issues.
Taiwan Is Key to Democratic Supply Chain, Says Taiwanese Diplomat
Diplomat Wu Chih-hsiang pointed out that a large portion of the world’s container ships pass through the Taiwan Strait each year.
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Fei Tian College Northern Forms Ties With Taiwanese Arts High School
The schools hope to expand the number of exchange students between Taiwan and Middletown.
Richard Henry Lee: The ‘Cicero’ of the American Revolution
The great political orator paved the way for the country’s founding document.
Hegseth Says US Blockade of Iran Is ‘Going Global’
The Pentagon chief added that any Iranian attempts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz would violate a ceasefire.
House Panel Orders Southern Poverty Law Center to Turn Over Communications With Biden’s DOJ
The House Judiciary chief gave the civil rights group a week to come up with documents as it faces allegations of fraud and conspiracy.
Day in Photos: Armenian Genocide Memorial, MS-13 Court Hearing, and Morris Dancers
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
House GOP Unveils Bill to Extend Key Surveillance Power Until 2029
Congress passed a short-term extension of Section 702 on April 17 that expires on April 30.
US Government to Implement New Credit Score Models for Mortgages
The new models, which include rent payment assessment, enable more Americans to access mortgage loans.
RFK Jr. Backs Department of War Ending Flu Vaccine Mandate
‘These soldiers are being sent over to fight for our freedoms and ... they should have some freedoms, too,’ the health secretary said.
ICE Houston Arrests 277 Illegal Immigrants in 2 Weeks
The arrests were made as the Houston City Council voted to curtail local law enforcement cooperation with ICE.
What to Know About the Federal Charges Against the Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges and is accused of improperly raising millions to finance paid informants in extremist groups.
Senate Democrats to Force Series of Amendment Votes on ICE Funding Bill
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previewed Wednesday’s ‘vote-a-rama’ strategy as Republicans push toward final passage of the $70 billion package.
Chinese Student Arrested for Allegedly Photographing Planes at US Military Base
‘The tentacles of Chinese Communist Party spy apparatus poses a real threat to our country,’ Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said.
Supreme Court Allows Injured Veteran’s Lawsuit Against Defense Contractor
An appeals court blocked the veteran’s lawsuit on the basis that the defense contractor was protected by a law blocking certain suits against the government.
