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Trump Says Park Police Arrested Multiple People for Vandalizing Newly Renovated DC Reflecting Pool
The freshly installed blue liner in the pool has begun to peel, and National Park Service workers have been dealing with a recent algae bloom at the monument.
Trump Threatens to Impose Hormuz Transit Toll If Final Iran Peace Deal Not Reached
Iranian authorities earlier announced they had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
US–Iran Talks Scheduled in Switzerland for June 21, Says Mediator Pakistan
Talks were scheduled in Switzerland earlier in the week, but were postponed amid armed clashes in Lebanon between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
Downtown Seattle Lost 30,000 Jobs Since 2020 Payroll Tax: Report
Business payroll tax is hurting property values and business climate, according to the Downtown Seattle Association’s new report.
How a Children’s Newspaper Delivered America’s Pledge of Allegiance
In ‘This Week in History,’ to celebrate Columbus’s landing, a former minister wrote a pledge of allegiance, which Congress officially adopted 50 years later.
DOJ Can Provide Biden’s Conversations With Ghostwriter to Heritage Foundation, Judge Says
Biden had sought to prevent the release of transcripts and recordings made while producing his 2017 memoir.
Internships Give College Grads Advantage in Job Offers, Study Finds
About 55 percent of 2026 graduates who participated in a paid internship received at least one job offer, compared with 44 percent overall.
Swalwell Ordered by FEC to Return Campaign Contributions
The former gubernatorial candidate gathered large donations up until the day he resigned from Congress, records show.
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Banning Hospitals’ Certain Contracts Could Save Americans $45 Billion, Report Finds
The Council of Economic Advisers estimated potential savings from a proposed nationwide ban on anti-competitive clauses.
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Admin CFPB Staff Reduction Plans
The stay that remains in effect blocks new staff reduction plans as the case makes its way through court.
Trump Says He Will Visit Turkey, China This Year
The president made the comments while unveiling Qatar-gifted aircraft at Joint Base Andrews.
Arizona Crackdown Leads to Sentences for Three Drug Traffickers
Cases highlight fentanyl threat, meth trafficking, and drug operations tied to child endangerment.
Risk-Taking Epoch Times Journalist Wins 2 First-Place Photo Awards
Presenters acknowledged John Fredricks put himself at risk as he documented anti-cartel police operations in Mexico and violent protests in Portland, Oregon.
US Monthly Housing Payments Hit 1-Year High of $2,647: Report
Some sellers are backing away from the housing market owing to dwindling demand, Redfin said.
Attendees Emotional After Viewing ‘Unbroken’ Documentary at Southern California Screening
Audience members were moved by the story of how Shen Yun performers remain dedicated to their art in the face of adversity.
White House Delays Vance’s Trip to Switzerland for Iran Talks
The White House said logistics of the talks with Iran ‘have never been simple or predictable,’ suggesting the plans remain fluid.
Vance Says US Has Lifted Blockade as Shipping Picks Up in Hormuz Strait
The vice president said more than a dozen ships have reached Iranian ports as vessel movements accelerate under a war-ending memorandum of understanding.
Infant Mortality Drops to All-Time Low in United States
The rates are still higher than some other countries, though.
More Gunmakers Relocate to GOP States
Ruger and Rideout are the latest firearms manufacturers to head south as Democrat-run states tighten gun-control laws.
Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal
The deal kicks off a 60-day period of negotiations before both sides reach a final agreement.
Thune Says ‘Votes Currently Aren’t There’ to Pass SAVE America Act After Trump Demand
The GOP Senate leader said that passing the measure would require removing the filibuster.
