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FBI Investigating Reports of Deaths, Disappearances of US Scientists
The probe comes as NASA released a statement suggesting that there is no national security threat.
Key Takeaways From Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation Hearing
From the Fed’s balance sheet to how the central bank communicates, Kevin Warsh pledges various changes to the institution.
Fewer People Getting Measles Vaccine Because of Government COVID Actions: RFK Jr.
The health secretary pushed back on assertions that he is responsible for the spike in measles cases in recent months.
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US Military Ends Influenza Vaccine Mandate
‘The War Department continues to take decisive action to once again restore freedom and strength to our joint force,’ the secretary of war said.
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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US Orders Brazilian Security Attaché to Leave After Accusations of Trying to Game Immigration System
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has threatened to reciprocate after Marcelo Ivo de Carvalho was asked to leave the United States.
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Advocates Central Bank ‘Regime Change’ in Senate Grilling
‘We are still dealing with the legacy of the policy errors in 2021 and 2022,’ Warsh told the Senate Banking Committee.
Air Force Extends Use of Iran Attack Plane A-10 ‘Warthog’ to 2030
The Thunderbolt II is currently deployed in Iran and was used to strike Iranian naval vessels during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM said.
US, Chile Sign Agreements to Boost Critical Minerals Investment, Security Cooperation
The agreements follow talks with Chilean officials on regional security threats and expanded bilateral cooperation.
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Sign Energy-Related Directives
The White House said the memos would allow the Energy Department to use funding secured from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Trump Says He’s ‘Highly Unlikely’ to Extend Iran Ceasefire If No Deal Reached by Deadline
The ceasefire with Iran will expire on the evening of April 22, Trump said.
Iran-Backed Terrorist Groups Plotting Attacks Against Americans in Iraq, US Says
Last month, freelance American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Kataib Hezbollah.
US Military Says 3 Killed in Caribbean Strike Targeting Drug Trafficking
The strike follows several similar actions in recent days as part of a broader campaign targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels.
Iranian Woman Arrested in LA, Charged With Helping Iranian Regime Sell Drones
Officials said Shamim Mafi, 44, is a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Inside the Army’s 3-Day Contest of Skill and Grit
An elite group of soldiers pushed themselves to the limit in a trial of strength, endurance, and skill known as the Best Ranger Competition.
‘Tax the Rich’: Mamdani, Economist Zucman Push Global Wealth Tax
Gabriel Zucman told The Epoch Times he aligned himself with Mamdani since ‘we need to tax the super-rich everywhere: in New York, in Paris, all over the world.’
Trump Says US–Iran Talks to Continue Over Weekend, Hints at ‘Good News’
Trump said the U.S. military operations on Iran could resume if no deal is reached by the deadline.
Virginia Passes Gun Control Policies
Virginia Democrats passed more than a dozen new gun laws in the first General Assembly of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s first term.
Dow Jones Rises 900 Points, Oil Falls as Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’
U.S. stocks staged a tremendous comeback over the past two weeks after slipping into a correction last month.
