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Gov. Jeff Landry Previews First Trip to Greenland
Landry anticipates talk of business opportunities, possible medical support, and more in a visit involving State Department officials.
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A Scholar Escaped China Two Decades Ago. Now He’s Warning About Beijing’s Infiltration in America.
Having walked out of Chinese communist indoctrination, a scholar and historian hopes to offer America an anti-dote.
Sen. Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Rep. Letlow
Letlow and Fleming face a runoff election on June 27.
Kansas Judge Temporarily Blocks Ban on Minors Accessing Chemical Treatments for Gender Dysphoria
State Attorney General Kris Kobach indicated that his office will appeal the injunction, according to local media reports.
California Mayor’s Guilty Plea Reveals China’s Infiltration of US, Analysts Says
‘Wang is far from the only asset to have embedded herself in U.S. institutions,’ one analyst said.
Trump’s China Visit Triggered Massive Beijing Security Operation
Beijing deployed thousands of police and security officers during the U.S. president’s visit, sealing roads and tightening surveillance.
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Taiwan Presses for US Arms Support After Trump Says Decision Pending
The U.S. president said he must speak with Taiwan’s leader before deciding whether to proceed with the record arms sales package for Taipei.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
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Trump Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ US–Japan Alliance in Call With Takaichi After Beijing Summit
For Japan, Taiwan is closely tied to its own security debate and to the U.S. military posture in the western Pacific.
2 Lawmakers Absent for Weeks: What to Know
This comes as Congress has been busy ahead of the midterm elections.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Pull Back as Bond Yields Jump
The 30-year Treasury bond yield rose above the key 5 percent level on May 15.
Comcast Offering up to $10,000 Payouts in Settlement: 4 Things to Know
Not every Comcast customer is eligible as part of the $117.5 million settlement.
Trump Calls for Gas Tax Suspension—Here’s What to Know
The national average for a gallon of gas is $4.53.
Competing Narratives Emerge From Trump–Xi Beijing Summit
A high-level meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders produced different messaging and competing priorities.
Closing Arguments in High-Stakes OpenAI Trial Focus on Reputation, Character
Final statements focused on the credibility of rival tech moguls Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with the future of an $852 billion company at stake.
Boeing Ordered to Pay $49.5 Million to Family of American Killed in 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Wednesday’s ruling is the second jury verdict stemming from the fatal crash.
Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz
Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.
CCP’s Preparations for Trump’s Visit Are Chaotic and Over-the-Top, Local Residents Say
A Chinese cultural scholar said that in recent years, whenever the CCP hosts major diplomatic events, it addresses city repairs in a last-minute fashion.
Senators Unanimously Pass Resolution to Withhold Their Own Pay During Shutdowns
Members of Congress continue to receive salaries during shutdowns because the Constitution guarantees lawmakers’ compensation.
Nearly 2,500 Pounds of Cocaine, 105 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Joint Operation by US Forces
The narcotics were being shipped via sea, where 80 percent of interdictions of U.S- bound drugs typically occur.
