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US Forces Shoot Down 2 Iranian Drones as Pakistani Interior Minister Visits Tehran
U.S. forces said the Iranian drones threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Won’t Unfreeze Iran’s Assets Before Peace Deal Is Reached, Trump Says
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader suggested that a peace deal hinges on the release of $24 billion in Iranian assets frozen by the United States.
Eli Lilly Poised to Suspend Drug Discounts to Large Hospitals
The drugmaker is demanding claims data, alleging some hospitals are double-dipping on federal discounts.
‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past
From patriotic poems to our Founding Father’s thoughts, we can glean what it means to be a true American.
Jury Clears Johnson & Johnson of Negligence in Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit
The trial was anticipated as a bellwether for the thousands of claims still waiting to be heard.
US Sells 5 Oil and Gas Leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge for $3.7 Million
The Bureau of Land Management said two companies submitted bids on five tracts covering 72,049 acres.
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Judge Blocks USDA From Tying Federal Funds to Trump Admin Policies on DEI, Immigration
The ruling temporarily bars enforcement of federal grant conditions linked to gender identity, women’s sports, and illegal immigration.
Gan Jing World Announces Winners of Kindness Video Awards
Winning entries will be featured on the Times Square billboard in New York City this July, where creators will gather for a prize presentation.
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New York Legislature Passes Data Center Moratorium
In St. Lawrence County, local legislators want a seat at the table.
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Reappears in US: 5 Things to Know
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said more sterile flies are desperately needed to combat the screwworms before next May.
Holding Candles Up High, They Denounce Beijing’s Tyranny
As Beijing continues to erase memories around the Tiananmen massacre, pro-democracy advocates refuse to forget.
Trump Says He Considered Special Ops Raid on Iranian Nuclear Sites but ‘Didn’t Want to Be Jimmy Carter’
Trump said a special operation to recover Iran’s nuclear fuel would’ve taken up to two weeks and come with a high risk of U.S. troops being killed.
Senate Passes Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, Sending It to the House
The vote was 52–47. Republicans defeated several amendments that sought to ban the Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.
Trump Announces Rally in DC to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Birthday
The president said the event would feature performances by country music singer Lee Greenwood and classical crossover artist Christopher Macchio.
Tiananmen Massacre Memorials Span Globe as Remembrance Is Suppressed in China, Hong Kong
Overseas groups held marches, exhibits, candlelight vigils, and forums while victims’ families in Beijing said they were blocked from mourning in cemeteries.
Homeland Security Secretary Says He Backs Enhanced Penalties for Protesters Who Dox ICE Agents
Some Democratic lawmakers have proposed laws requiring the agents to be unmasked during removal operations.
US Lawmakers Propose to Change Chinese Embassy Address to Honor Tiananmen Massacre Victims
The CCP has ’shown no remorse for this horrific event’ and ‘continues to commit severe human rights violations to this day,’ said Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.).
Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche to Serve as Attorney General
Speaking at a White House dinner, the president said he intends to nominate Blanche for the position.
House Passes Resolution to Block Military Action Against Iran
Lawmakers voted 215–208 for the Democrat-led measure to remove U.S. troops from armed hostilities with Iran.
US Private Payrolls Post Biggest Gain Since January 2025: ADP
‘Hiring was more broad-based in May than we’ve seen in the last few years,’ said economist Nela Richardson.
