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The Grand Vision Behind the Artemis II Mission
The 10-day lunar flyby was the first domino of NASA’s international movement to go back to the moon and establish a base before communist China.
Iranian Media Commentator Faces Deportation for Allegedly Lying on US Visa Application
The Department of Homeland Security says Yousof Azizi failed to mention he was a member of the Student Basij Organization between 2006 and 2010.
US to Create 4000-Acre High-Tech Economic Security Zone in the Philippines
Relations between Manila and Washington have grown significantly more cordial since Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022.
Gatorade Will Remove Artificial Colors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the changes. ‘I urge every food company to follow your lead,’ he said on social media.
Virginia Democrats Push Back Against Gov. Spanberger’s Amendments and Vetoes on Marijuana, ICE
The Democratic governor is drawing criticism from her party after amending or vetoing party-backed bills on marijuana, ICE cooperation, and guns.
Thousands of Video Gamers Apply for Air Controller Jobs, Transportation Secretary Says
A college degree is not required to apply, according to the FAA, which noted that only about 25 percent of current controllers have one.
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US Sanctions Sons of Nicaragua’s Leaders, Gold Industry Officials
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions Thursday on several Nicaraguan officials and companies tied to the country’s gold sector.
Texas Social Studies Fight Demonstrates Growing Unease With Islam Among Conservatives
Muslim advocates wanted to include more information in the curriculum about the contributions of Islam.
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Renting More Affordable Than Buying Across All 50 Major US Metros: Report
In some markets, homeownership makes more sense than renting as costs are similar, while in expensive coastal areas, many potential buyers must rent.
The Latest on the Redistricting Battles
State lawmakers in both parties from Florida to California have pushed for partisan redistricting in their states since August 2025.
Artemis II Crew Reflect on Mission, Look Ahead to Artemis III
All four astronauts were relatively unaware of the impact their mission had on the world until they got home.
Arts Commission Approves Plan for Trump’s Triumphal Arch
Visually, the arch closely echoes Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, the iconic monument at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
House Votes Down Iran War Powers Resolution
The House vote followed similar action in the Senate a day earlier, where lawmakers also rejected a resolution aimed at curbing the president’s war powers.
Justice Jackson Criticizes Supreme Court, Saying It Overuses Emergency Docket
Emergency orders amount to ‘scratch-paper musings’ that distort the legal process, she said.
Trump Signs Pipeline Permits to Boost US–Canada Oil Flow
The White House has authorized construction of the new Bakken pipeline and renewed operating authority for Enbridge facilities along the U.S.–Canada border.
Melania Trump Urges Foster Care Reforms as ‘Moral Imperative’ Before House Committee
The first lady backs a bipartisan slate of six bills aimed at improving outcomes for youth aging out of foster care.
Senate Rejects Resolution to Block Further Military Action Against Iran
The vote comes about halfway through a two-week ceasefire, during which U.S. forces have enacted a blockade of Iranian ports.
March US Import Prices Rise Below Market Expectations
Structural inflation continues to hold steady despite the war in Iran driving up energy prices.
Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair If He Doesn’t Step Down Next Month
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term as head of the central bank expires on May 15.
4 Killed in Latest US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Trafficking Boat
Since Saturday, there have been strikes against three alleged terrorist vessels resulting in 11 deaths overall.
