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Pentagon Directs 30 Universities to Immediately Audit Foreign Connections
The notice asked universities to identify who they were working with in China, Russia, and Iran, and to report back to the Pentagon by the end of the month.
‘He’s a Real Hero’: Trump Hosts California Lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House
Williams heroically dove into pounding waves to save a 10-year-old boy at Seabright Beach last month.
Pentagon Awards Major Tomahawk Missile Contract
A CSIS report had previously indicated the U.S. military had depleted a significant portion of its critical munition stockpiles.
Most Adults Not Immune to Hepatitis A or B: Study
Researchers recommended vaccinating more people against the diseases.
Vaccination Rates Largely Unchanged Among Kindergartners: CDC
Coverage of key vaccines stayed the same, or dipped slightly, among kindergartners.
Kushner Holds Talks With Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan
Washington is seeking to bridge differences between Israel and Hamas over implementation of a Trump-backed plan for lasting regional peace.
Judge Dismisses DOJ’s Anti-Semitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns said the claims in the lawsuit were ‘too isolated and episodic to support a plausible inference.’
Half of Typical US Family’s Paycheck Swallowed by Housing, Childcare
Researchers say that where a family resides can significantly influence these costs.
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Ticks With Bacteria That Causes Diseases Found Farther South Than Ever: CDC
New research found the ticks in North Carolina.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat CCP’s Religious Persecution in China
The bipartisan legislation calls for U.S. sanctions against Chinese human rights violators.
Iran Offers $30,000 Bounty to Kill US Soldiers
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami said the regime would pay double if a woman killed or captured a US soldier.
Dallas Airport Shelves Muslim Washing Facilities After Texas Governor Threatens Airport Funding
Abbott says facilities benefiting one religion should be illegal in public buildings.
Winners Announced for 9th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition
Out of 75 martial artists from eight countries, eight won silver awards, and 19 received bronze awards. Gold awards were vacant.
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Fauci Refuses to Appear Before 2nd Senate Panel After Contempt Vote
An attorney for Dr. Anthony Fauci said another appearance would serve no legislative purpose, while Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) vowed to pursue legal options.
Judge Clears Way for Trump Admin to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
Somalia was first placed on the TPS list in 1991.
American Missionary Pilot Kidnapped by Islamists in Niger Released, Trump Confirms
Kevin Rideout, who was held captive for nine months, has been released to U.S. officials and will soon be reunited with his family.
Declassified Documents Allege 2019 FBI Operation to Discredit Intelligence on Biden–Ukraine Corruption
The White House Transparency Task Force released the files, and FBI Director Kash Patel said thousands more are on the way.
World War II Memorial Vandalized in Washington With Graffiti and Soap
No suspects have been named after vandals filled the fountain with soap and painted ‘Clean hands Dirty $’ on the national memorial’s surface.
Kennedy Center Votes to Put Trump’s Name on Building, Close for Renovations
The president had previously announced that the Kennedy Center would be closed for a two-year renovation.
Trade Court Upholds Trump’s Shutdown of $800 De Minimis Duty Exemption
The court said the president acted lawfully in ending the longstanding duty-free exemption for low value imports.
