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US Citizen Appeals for Help After Chinese Police Detain Her Mother for Her Faith
The family has been unable to visit her mother, who was targeted by the Chinese regime alongside the sister of another New York resident because of their faith.
US Pending Home Sales Hit Nearly 4-Year High
Housing costs have come down over the past year amid a decline in mortgage rates, attracting buyers to the market.
More States Enact New Laws Curbing Teachers Unions
The Teacher Freedom Alliance says more than 272,000 teachers have opted out of union membership.
‘Proclaiming Liberty’: The Story Behind the Declaration of Independence
Timothy Sandefur traces the landmark document’s roots and how it shaped future political ideology.
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US Sanctions Individuals, Companies for Aiding Iran’s Military
The latest round of sanctions, some of which are on individuals and entities based in China, come days ahead of Trump’s visit to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Texas to Check Whether School Districts Are Complying With Laws on Ten Commandments, Prayer Time
Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to ensure that donated copies of the commandments are being displayed, and that boards have voted on prayer time.
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Bipartisan Legislation Announced to Ban Chinese Vehicles From American Roads
Congress is pushing to ban Chinese vehicles, warning these ‘rolling data collection devices’ threaten national security and American manufacturing.
Enlarged City School District of Middletown Presents $283 Million Budget
The budget includes a 1.99 percent property tax increase.
Judge Allows Cameras in Courtroom for Charlie Kirk Murder Trial
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty if Tyler Robinson is convicted in the killing of the conservative commentator.
Moolenaar Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Land Purchases Near US Sensitive Sites
Under the proposed legislation, any land purchase by a foreign adversary near a sensitive U.S. site is a national security threat.
Trump Announces 3-Day Ceasefire in Russia–Ukraine War
The ceasefire will start May 9 and last until May 11, the president said.
Department of War Begins UFO Files Release
Long-discussed files including footage of Unidentified Flying Objects and flying discs, documented between June 1947 and July 1968, were released on Friday.
Chinese EV Makers Playing Long Game for US Market, Analysts Say
Shut out of the U.S. market, Chinese automakers are investing in Mexico, exploring Canada and designing EVs that match North American consumer preferences.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs
The court found that the tariffs were not allowed under a 1974 trade law.
Trump Says Talks With Lula ‘Went Very Well,’ Tariffs Discussed
Cameras and reporters were not allowed in the Oval Office during the meeting between the two leaders.
US Authorities Seize More Than 3,400 Pounds of Cocaine in Marine Operations
The seizures come as U.S. forces intensify strikes against narco-trafficking vessels linked to designated terrorist organizations overseas.
4 Key Points From New White House Counterterror Strategy
The new strategy document lists cartels and violent left-wing groups, alongside Islamic extremists, as the three major terror threat categories.
DOJ Sues Colorado Over Firearm Magazine Ban
U.S. Department of Justice files second lawsuit over gun laws in Colorado, saying the bans violate the Second Amendment.
US Fighter Jet Fires On, Disables Tanker Approaching Iranian Port: CENTCOM
The Iranian-flagged crude oil tanker M/T Hasna was en route to an Iranian port despite a U.S. blockade that has been in place since April 13.
US Private Payrolls Rise by 109,000 in April, Beating Estimates
Private-sector employment gains were concentrated in education and health care services.
