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NATO Members Have Gotten Trump’s Message on Military Base Usage: Rutte
The Trump administration has been critical of its European NATO allies for failing to adequately support the United States during Operation Epic Fury.
Top FDA Vaccine Official Steps Down Again as Deputy Takes Over
The University of California-San Francisco professor became known during the COVID-19 pandemic as a critic of government actions.
US Rejects Iran Missile Strike Claim, Says 2 Vessels Transit Hormuz
The United States is deploying military forces to guide ships and maintain freedom of navigation through the strait.
Orange County Drug, Gun, and Jewelry Bust Captures Alleged Middletown Ring
The narcotics ring is connected to New York City and New Jersey.
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America in Photos: British Royals Visit US, Project HERO, and Kentucky Derby
Notable moments from the past week in America.
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.
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.
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.
