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Iran Delegation Meets Pakistan Officials as US Envoys to Head to Islamabad for Talks
The high-stakes diplomacy is unfolding alongside military pressure and maritime disruption affecting global energy flows.
US Has No Plan to Renew Iranian, Russian Oil Waivers, Bessent Says
Treasury also sanctioned Chinese refinery and dozens of vessels linked to Iran’s shadow fleet.
Media Await Trump’s First-Ever Appearance as President at Correspondents’ Dinner
The president promised an entertaining evening for the thousands in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday.
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King Charles Visit With Trump Will Include Digital Tax, Iran Talks
The president plans to press NATO shortfalls and Iran as King Charles visits the United States.
Court Sides With Mother Against School District’s Transgender Policy
The school district allegedly refused a request to notify the mother regarding her child’s gender dysphoria or gender identity issues.
Taiwan Is Key to Democratic Supply Chain, Says Taiwanese Diplomat
Diplomat Wu Chih-hsiang pointed out that a large portion of the world’s container ships pass through the Taiwan Strait each year.
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Mamdani Vetoes Protest ‘Buffer Zone’ Bill Passed by City Council
The vetoed bill would have applied to protests at schools; he signed a similar bill that applies to houses of worship only.
New Listings Tick Up 3 Percent as Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped to 6.23 percent, according to Freddie Mac.
Appeals Court Blocks Federal Government’s Bar on Asylum Applications at Border
The case stemmed from one of the executive orders President Donald Trump signed during his first day back in office.
US, EU Sign Preliminary Partnership Deal on Critical Minerals
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that a concentrated mineral supply posed an ‘unacceptable risk’ to the West.
DOJ Ends Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The decision clears a key hurdle for Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination.
Trump Rules Out Use of Nuclear Weapons in Iran War
The president insisted nuclear weapons should never be used by any nation in conflict.
DOJ Charges 2 Chinese Nationals Who Allegedly Ran Overseas Scam Centers Targeting Americans
Officials say crypto fraud, cyberscams, and human trafficking are being committed on an ‘industrial’ scale and costing Americans billions in lost savings.
Dr. Oz Demands States Take Action on Medicaid Fraud
State Medicaid directors are told to develop strategies to ensure that providers are legitimate. Noncompliant states could face audits.
Epoch Times Senior Editor Awarded for New Book ‘Killed to Order’
‘Killed to Order’ exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s forced organ harvesting industry with evidence from two decades of investigations.
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait as US, Philippines Start Drills Near Taiwan
The exercises are in the crucial Bashi Channel, where America and allies could block the CCP’s attempt to break through the first island chain, analysts said.
Senate Kicks Off Marathon Vote Session for Budget Plan to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
Ahead of the vote, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that Democrats would be offering amendments related to affordability.
John Phelan Steps Down as Secretary of the Navy
Undersecretary Hung Cao will assume Phelan’s duties, the Pentagon stated.
US Congressman From Georgia, David Scott, Dies at Age 80
Scott was the first black person to serve as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.
