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Trump Hails New Defense Pact Between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
The pact combines Saudi Arabia’s oil wealth with Turkey’s vast armed forces and Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities.
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Why Teens Are Struggling to Find Summer Jobs
Some teenagers who spoke to The Epoch Times have been searching for a job for a year, while others resorted to becoming their own boss to make money.
Trump Says American Missionary Pilot Kidnapped in Niger Ready to Return to US
Trump said Kevin Rideout is the 110th American captive freed since the start of his second administration.
Federal Prosecutors File Over 400 Immigration-Related Cases in 2 US States
The individuals charged have been found to carry prior convictions for violent crimes and theft.
Maryland Court Strikes Down Nation’s First State Tax on Digital Advertising
The ruling comes after a federal appeals court struck down part of the law in 2025.
Kushner Meets Egypt’s President El-Sisi as US Pushes to Advance Gaza Peace Plan
Trump’s Board of Peace envoy for Gaza and Kushner are scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Aug. 17.
Judge Dismisses DOJ’s Anti-Semitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns said the claims in the lawsuit were ‘too isolated and episodic to support a plausible inference.’
California Timber Fire in Big Sur Nears 5,000 Acres
The Timber Fire continues to grow at a slower pace while fire personnel have worked to increase containment.
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Democrats Approve Competing Resolutions to Abolish, Reform ICE
The votes are not binding, but they spotlight the party’s splintered views on ICE. The party’s platform will be determined at the 2028 convention.
White House National Security Official Andrew Baker to Depart Administration
Baker supported a more restrained U.S. foreign policy and questioned prolonged American involvement in overseas conflicts.
Buc-ee’s Takes Logo Battle to Beavercreek
Buc-ee’s has filed multiple lawsuits to protect its beaver logo, including action against a mini-mart in Beavercreek, where the beaver is a community symbol.
Apple to Begin Mac Mini Production in US
Apple will also share its knowledge with participants to help speed up smart manufacturing across the United States.
What Battleground Voters Are Saying About Healthcare Affordability
Voters in battleground states are keenly aware of rising healthcare costs and want change, but it’s unclear how this will impact the midterm elections.
Army Temporarily Halts All Apache Training Flights After Fatal Crash in Texas
Army leaders have ordered a nationwide pause as investigators seek the root cause of the Apache maintenance test flight crash near Fort Hood.
Army Identifies Pilots Killed in Texas Apache Crash
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead died when their helicopter crashed on Aug. 12.
FDA Raises Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level Over Salmonella Risk
The FDA warned that consuming the recalled eggs could cause ‘serious adverse health consequences or death.’
As US–Iran Hormuz Stalemate Lingers, Shipping Companies Face Worsening Dilemma
After hostilities were followed by a weeks-long lull, the only certainty is there’s no certainty in when, how the strait will be safe, shipping experts say.
Trump Orders Navy to Replace Newer Fighter Launch System With Older Steam Catapults
The president’s memorandum also directed the Department of War to construct a new naval shipyard and a component repair center for submarines.
Baby at Center of Abortion and Surrogacy Battle Is Born in Texas
A surrogate who declined to have an abortion gave birth to baby Gabriel in Texas after a court ordered life-saving care for the child.
US Unemployment Claims Remained Stable to Kick Off August
Recurring jobless claims, a proxy for hiring, remained below 1.8 million.
Trump Issues Memo to Help Combat Foreign Criminal Networks
The memorandum calls for the creation of a program to disrupt ransomware, scams, and fraud targeting Americans.
