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NASA, Blue Origin Set to Rebuild After Explosion Brings Moon Plans Into Question
The accident destroyed the only launch pad built to launch the rocket assigned to fly NASA’s Moon Base I mission to the lunar south pole in a matter of months.
Newark Mayor Imposes Curfew After Fiery Clashes Outside Immigration Detention Center
The curfew near Delaney Hall will remain in effect between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. until further notice.
Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran
The president gave an update on negotiations between Washington and Tehran in a weekend interview.
America Has Been ‘Sea Blind’ and It’s Waking Up: Maritime Historian
The DOJ indicted Chinese shipping container makers for price-fixing during the COVID years. That’s part of an overall response to China’s maritime dominance.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
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Inside the Major Bill Poised to Reshape the US Housing Market
The bipartisan legislative initiative aims to bolster supply for middle-class families.
Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
‘Los Gatos Party Mom’ Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Throwing Drunken Teen Parties
Shannon O’Connor was convicted of 48 charges, including child abuse charges and two felony sex charges, in March.
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Who Do Democrats Need to Win Back in 2028? 12 State Parties Just Answered.
Twelve state parties spent two days asking the DNC to vote early in the 2028 primary. Their pitches doubled as a list of the voters Democrats hope to win back.
Trump Rescinds 50-Year-Old Rules Banning Off-Road Vehicles on Federal Lands
The president revoked regulations that he described as vague, burdensome, and an obstacle to legitimate access.
New Jersey State Police Set up Protest Zone Outside Immigration Detention Center
State police will assume responsibility for the area outside the Delaney Hall after ICE officers agreed to stand down.
Three Debates Americans Have Had for 250 Years
Americans declared their freedom in 1776 and ratified it in 1788. They’re still arguing about what it means.
Trump Says He Will Transfer Kennedy Center to Congress After Judge Blocked Planned Closure for Renovation
The president appointed himself to the chairman of the venue’s Board of Trustees in February 2025.
Bondi Says DOJ Produced ‘Everything Required’ in Epstein Files Release
The former attorney general backed the Justice Department’s efforts in complying with a law to make public the Epstein-related files in a House interview.
New Jersey Governor Says ICE Restricted State Health Officials’ Access to Delaney Hall
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said state health department officials entered the facility and inspected the food service department.
Day in Photos: Market Fire in India, Air Force Graduation, and Armenia’s Republic Day
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
DOJ Sues 4 States Over Denial of Undercover License Plates for Federal Officers
The department said Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts are endangering federal law enforcement agents by refusing to provide special license plates.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Backtracks Comment Ruling Out 2028 Presidential Run
‘I need to correct the record,’ Whitmer said during an onstage interview at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Coast Guard Interdicts 49 Foreign Nationals Attempting to Enter US
Maritime interdictions are part of a wider push by the Trump administration to prevent the influx of illegal immigrants.
As Electricity Costs Spike, Renewable Energy Divestments Emerge as Theme of Midterms
From Biden’s green energy edicts to Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ policies, voters may seek payback for costly reversals in federal direction at the ballot box.
