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Amid Trump–Xi Summit, Lawmakers Put Spotlight on Organ Harvesting
‘Nazi-like atrocities that are being committed in 2026—it’s getting worse,’ Rep. Smith says.
Middle East Commander Says Iran’s Drones Are Depleted, US Navy Could Open Strait of Hormuz
Adm. Brad Cooper told senators that Tehran has 10 percent drone and missile capacity, disputing other assessments.
CIA Director Visits Cuba Amid Fuel Crisis
A group of U.S. officials led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe were in Cuba on Thursday.
US Completes Secret Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium From Venezuela
About 30 pounds of the material was removed from a shuttered reactor.
NIH Announces Discovery That Could Help Develop Measles Treatments
Scientists funded by the government carried out the work.
Fetterman Says Democratic AI Moratorium Push Is ‘Lunacy,’ ‘China-First’
The Pennsylvania Democrat criticized a Sanders-Ocasio-Cortez bill that would pause AI data center construction until federal safeguards are in place.
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Ohio Suspends Medicaid Payments to Providers That Show ‘Red Flags’ for Fraud
Gov. Mike DeWine also announced a six-month moratorium and other action following media reports raising suspicions over more than $1 billion in payments.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
Newsom Says Revised California Budget Eliminates State Deficit Through 2028
The proposed budget would cut $1.8 billion in spending and deposit $9.7 billion in reserves.
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Big Three Wireless Carriers Join Forces to Improve Access to Satellite Cell Service
A planned joint venture will use satellite-based technologies to fill in wireless coverage gaps, especially in rural areas.
Summer Travel Season Looks Resilient Despite Cost Pressures, Reports Say
Higher energy costs are pushing some travelers to take fewer trips, stay closer to home, or cut spending on accommodations.
Social Security Recipients Could See Larger Payment Adjustment in 2027 Amid Higher Inflation
A senior citizens group said that Social Security payments could rise by nearly 4 percent next year.
Bessent Says US, China to Launch AI Safety Talks After Trump–Xi Meeting in Beijing
The Treasury secretary said Washington aims to shape global AI standards with U.S. values while maintaining its lead over China.
US Doctor From Hantavirus-Linked Cruise Ship Cleared to Leave Nebraska Isolation Unit
‘I want to emphasize that the risk to the general public is low,’ an official from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told reporters.
Day in Photos: Falun Dafa Day, Mayor Acting as Agent for China, and National Police Week
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Jury Convicts Chinese American Who Operated China’s NYC Police Station
The Fujian hometown association leader’s close association with China’s security apparatus stretches back to at least 2015.
US Government Settles With Former NYT Reporter in Censorship Case
The settlement acknowledged Biden administration officials coerced social media companies to suppress speech, in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
US Forces Redirect 65 Commercial Vessels, Disable 4 Amid Iran Blockade: CENTCOM
The blockade is aimed at putting economic pressure on Iran as the country loses out on export revenues and importing essentials such as food gets harder.
9 Imminent Supreme Court Rulings to Watch For
In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to release consequential decisions on birthright citizenship, girls sports, and mail-in ballots.
Trump Says No Need for China’s Assistance in Resolving Iran War
‘We’ll win it one way or the other,’ the U.S. president said of the war waged to ensure Iranian regime does not get access to nuclear weapons.
4 Democrats Aim for GOP Congressman’s New Jersey Seat
A Navy pilot, a physician, a former Small Business Administration senior official, and an entrepreneur compete for a chance to face Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
California Mayor to Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent: What to Know
Her former campaign treasurer was already convicted on the same charge.
