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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Can Continue Operating, Appeals Court Says
Two environmental groups, Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity, joined the Miccosukee Tribe in challenging the construction.
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Virginia Approves Ballot Measure to Redraw Congressional Map
Voters who spoke with The Epoch Times in northern Virginia, a key area that determines the outcome of races in the state, said they voted ‘Yes.’
Nebraska Agrees to Halt In-State Tuition, Scholarship Programs for Illegal Immigrants
The Justice Dept. has been successful in challenging similar laws in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, and lawsuits are pending in other states.
CBP Seizes Monkey Carcass, 125 Pounds of Prohibited Meat at Chicago Airport
The encounters involved two separate travelers, one from Liberia and the other from Cameroon, CBP exclusively told The Epoch Times
US Treasury Sanctions 14 Targets for Helping Iran Obtain Weapons
‘The Iranian regime must be held accountable for ... its indiscriminate targeting of civilians with missiles and drones,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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Trump Announces Extension of Iran Ceasefire
The U.S. naval blockade of the country’s ports will continue, the president says.
How Old-School Testing Is Helping Stop Modern-Day Cheating
An oral assessment initiative at Cornell University has been well-received as higher education struggles with AI-related integrity issues.
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Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Limit FCC’s Authority to Issue Fines
Verizon and AT&T argued the FCC’s in-house adjudication system violates their constitutional rights.
Cuba Confirms Direct Talks With US
Cuban officials said that lifting the energy blockade was their top priority in negotiations.
Street Gang Dismantled, $20 Million Worth of Drugs Seized in Operation Sweet Silence: FBI
Nearly 120 firearms were taken off the streets in Columbus, Georgia.
$5,250 Tax-Free Educational Assistance Extended to 2025–2026: IRS
The funds can be used by employees to pay for tuition and fees of an educational course, as well as books, equipment, and supplies.
Epoch Times Wins Multiple Awards for Excellence in Religion Coverage
The Religious Communicators Council has recognized fair, honest, and brilliant religion reporting in secular media since 1949.
FBI Director Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic
The FBI director said in an April 20 complaint that the publication published an article despite being warned about ‘categorically false’ claims.
CBP to Begin First Phase of Tariff Refunds Following Supreme Court Ruling
The first phase would only cover ‘certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation,’ the agency said.
US House Committee Chair Condemns Chinese Threat Campaign After Canceled Shen Yun Performance
‘The threats targeting Shen Yun are horrifying,’ Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) said.
Judge Blocks DOJ From Voter Rolls in Rhode Island, Citing Similar Rulings in 4 Other States
Dozens of similar cases are still pending while at least a dozen states have handed over the requested data.
Trump Fires Up Midterm Push at TPUSA Rally in Phoenix
The president’s visit seeks to add momentum to the group’s strategy of building a ‘Red Wall’ GOP majority in three swing states.
Trump Says First Releases of UFO Documents Will Begin ‘Very, Very Soon’
The promise to provide more documents about mysterious alien beings wasn’t enough for one UFO investigator.
