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US Department of State Cuts Citizenship Renunciation Fee From $2,350 to $450
The fee reduction follows years of complaints from Americans overseas, particularly over double taxation and banking restrictions linked to federal rules.
Judge Blocks New CDC Vaccine Schedule: What to Know
Officials said they would quickly appeal.
Number of US Troops Wounded in Iran War Rises to About 200
In total, 13 U.S. troops have have been killed since the United States and Israel launched a joint military mission to target Iran.
US Prosecutors Say Venezuelan State Funds Should Not Be Used for Maduro’s Defense
In a legal submission, prosecutors say Nicolás Maduro and his wife ‘surely knew’ that the U.S. government did not consider him to be the legitimate president.
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White House Outlines Vision for Underground Visitor Screening Facility
The 33,000-square-foot facility proposed beneath Sherman Park would process visitors entering the White House and could open by mid-2028 if approved.
Parents—Not Schools—Must Be in Charge of Their Children
Families, not government institutions, are the foundation of society, and parents should be trusted to guide their children’s upbringing and education.
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Southwest Airlines to End Service at O’Hare and Dulles Airports
The airline’s service to the two major hubs ends on June 4.
Virginia Democrats Pass Sweeping Agenda in First Trifecta Session but Adjourn Without a Budget
Meanwhile, Virginia GOP said Democrats were ‘breaking every promise they made on affordability.’
Appeals Court Lifts Block on Expedited Third Country Deportations
The First Circuit will hear arguments on the case, in which the Trump administration deported the plaintiffs to Africa.
Bessent Says Iran War May Delay Trump’s China Visit
Trump has suggested that he may postpone his meeting with Xi, while he called on Beijing to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
US Secures $57 Billion in Energy Deals With Indo-Pacific Allies, Burgum Says
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the deals were intended to ensure that Indo-Pacific allies do not have to buy from adversaries.
US Energy Secretary: Iran War Will Likely Come to End in ‘Next Few Weeks’
The secretary said there would also be a ‘pushing down of prices after that.’
‘Farther, Faster, Higher’: An Astronaut’s Life Mission
With grit and hard work, Eileen Collins soared into history as the first American woman to pilot a spacecraft.
US Manufacturers’ Optimism Is Rising: Survey
Amid concerns about trade uncertainty, more than 54 percent of manufacturers said they source critical inputs from either Canada or Mexico.
What to Watch in the Illinois Primaries
The most closely watched race is the Democratic primary to succeed longtime Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.).
Judge Orders Veterans Affairs to Reinstate Collective Bargaining Agreement
The VA said it terminated the contract last year to comply with President Trump’s executive order.
Court Blocks Subpoenas Tied to Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The court ruling comes as Powell’s term winds down.
