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US Imposes Sanctions on 35 Individuals, Entities to Further Dismantle Iran’s Shadow Banking
As part of the Treasury’s policy of ‘Economic Fury,’ it is targeting Iran’s network that finances terrorism and the military.
What to Know About Surveillance Pricing as States Crack Down on Usage
Federal regulators and state lawmakers are scrutinizing how companies use personal data—from browsing habits to location—to tailor prices.
Drone Warfare Gets Massive Funding Boost in Trump’s 2027 Military Budget Request
Overall drone warfare spending would hit $75 billion under the 2027 request, said one Pentagon official, about triple the 2026 amount.
HUD Rescinds Housing Policy, Shaving $20,000 Off Home Construction Costs
The policy made new home construction ineligible for USDA or FHA-backed mortgages unless it complied with ‘burdensome’ energy conservation standards.
EPA Spending Slashed by More Than Half in Trump Admin’s Proposed 2027 Budget
The agency’s scaled-back budget request is essentially the same as last year’s, little of which was adopted by Congress.
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DC Shooting Puts Focus on Security Gaps
The latest assassination attempt will likely force Secret Service to revamp operations, experts said.
California’s Billionaire Tax Collects Enough Signatures to Qualify for the Ballot, Backers Say
November voters could see the wealth tax initiative on their ballots.
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DOJ Sues Cloudera for Allegedly Discriminating Against American Workers in Tech Hiring
The Justice Department alleges the technology firm gave high-paying jobs to temporary visa holders while preventing U.S. workers from applying.
Mamdani Again Asks to Raise Taxes on Rich, Hochul: ‘It’s not happening’
New York City’s Executive budget will be delayed until May 12, as city officials ask the state for more help.
T-Mobile, Starlink Join Forces to Launch SuperBroadband Enterprise Service
The dual internet pathways work in unison to keep commercial customers online through outages and disruptions, T-Mobile said.
Supreme Court Urged to Allow Human Rights Case Against Cisco to Proceed
A 15-year-long case could carry broad implications for efforts holding companies accountable over international human rights abuses.
Main Street Braces for ‘Silver Tsunami’ as Small Business Owners Plan for Retirement
Sixty percent of small business owners do not have a formal succession plan, while 41 percent would permanently close their doors if they cannot find a buyer.
US Treasury Chief Warns Firms Over Sanctioned Iranian Airlines
Scott Bessent has urged governments to block fuel, maintenance, and landing services for sanctioned Iranian aircraft restarting commercial routes.
Day in Photos: Train Collision, Pesticides Protest, and Swans Chase
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
White House: Trump and Team Discussed New Iran Proposal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answered questions in a briefing about reports that Tehran sent the U.S. government a new plan.
Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel’s Firing After Joke Mocking First Lady
It’s not the first time Kimmel has drawn criticism from the Trump administration.
What We Know About Security at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Secret Service director Sean Curran said the detention of a suspect showed that a ’multi-layered protection' plan worked on April 25.
Supreme Court to Review Geofencing in Pivotal Case for Privacy Rights
One legal expert described the case to The Epoch Times as ‘once-in-a-generation.’
CDC Investigating Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
So far, 34 people in 13 states have been sickened, the agency said.
US Allows Venezuela to Fund Maduro’s Defense After Court Challenge
Maduro is awaiting trial in New York City on federal charges related to narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
Iran Offered Better Deal ‘10 Minutes’ After US Canceled Pakistan Meeting, Trump Says
President Donald Trump revealed that the Iranian regime ‘offered a lot’ but still ‘not enough.’
