Trump Says He Wants a Real End to Iran’s Nuclear Program, Not a Cease-Fire
President Donald Trump said that he had not contacted the Iranian government to engage in any form of ‘peace talks.’

‘42 Balloons’: A Soaring Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A real-life event on July 2, 1982 is the subject of this new inspiring musical.

250 Years Ago, Part 7: The Battle of Bunker Hill
Though the Patriots lost this significant battle in the American Revolution, the effect on the British was far worse.

An Educational Philosophy That Nourishes the Whole Child
Charlotte Mason lived in the 19th century, but her philosophy offers children an education full of life and wonder.
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Retail Sales Register Largest Drop in 4 Months as Consumers Pull Back
Consumers did not stock up on products last month like they did in March and April.
Trump Denies That He ‘Reached Out to Iran’ for Peace Talks
The president also said that he wants something ‘better than a ceasefire.’
Israel–Iran Conflict
Israel Kills Senior Military Commander, Orders Evacuation of Tehran Neighborhood
IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee said Gen. Ali Shadmani had been Iran’s top military commander for only four days ‘until we eliminated him.’
FBI Declassifies Report on Alleged Chinese Interference in 2020 US Election: Patel
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency has turned the documents over to Sen. Chuck Grassley.
With Iowa Bill Nixed, Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipeline Draws Heartland Heat
‘We can do better,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds says in her veto of lawmakers’ ban on companies seizing private land for a 2,500-mile five-state project.
US–UK Trade Deal Highlights Gap in Agricultural Practices
Will it drive down UK standards or open a door for higher-quality U.S. products?
Loss of Health Coverage Drives Some to Faith-Based Cost Sharing—Here’s What to Know
Many Americans are embracing this decades old practice of assisting one another rather than buying insurance.
Federal Judge Orders That NIH Grants Be Restored
A lawsuit claimed directives to terminate research grants linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were arbitrary and unconstitutional.
CCP Subversion of America
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Unraveling the CCP’s Playbook for Transnational Repression in America
The Chinese regime is engaged in a long-term campaign to target the spiritual group Falun Gong in the United States.
Religious Liberty Commission Meets to Discuss Finding a Church-State Balance
The panel aims to promote morals and religious freedom but avoid individual bias.
Senate GOP Releases Key Portion of Trump Agenda Bill—Here’s What’s Inside
The committee’s revisions to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act cover many of the biggest agenda items in the legislation.
Former New York Assembly Candidate Charged With Campaign Finance Fraud
The defendant ’submitted forged campaign contribution cards from members of the very community he hoped to represent,' a U.S. attorney says.
Supreme Court to Hear Chevron, Exxon Mobil Appeal Over Damage to Louisiana Coast
A federal appeals court rejected the companies’ effort to have the local governments’ lawsuits heard in state court.
American Bar Association Sues Trump Admin Over Alleged Campaign to Intimidate Law Firms
The lawsuit, dismissed by the White House as frivolous, accuses the Trump administration of an intimidation campaign against the legal profession.
Trump, Carney Agree to Reach Deal Within 30 Days
Trump said reaching a deal with Canada within days or weeks was “achievable” as long as both sides agreed.
Day in Photos: Minnesota Shooting Victim Memorial, G7 in Canada, and Aerobatic Flying
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says Everyone Should ‘Immediately Evacuate Tehran’
The president also says Iran should have signed a nuclear deal with the United States.
Judge Considers Block on Trump Admin’s Bid to Prevent Foreign Students From Attending Harvard
The president issued a proclamation stating that the entry of foreign nationals studying at Harvard was detrimental to U.S. interests.
Senate GOP Unveils Medicaid, Tax Portions of Trump Agenda Bill
Reactions reveal the delicate balance needed to get the critical legislation approved by both houses.
Share of US Homes Selling Above Asking Price Declines to 2020 Level
With the 30-year fixed mortgage rate near 7 percent, buyers are seeing more options while sellers cut prices on properties, Redfin says.
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