Trump Unveils $175 Billion Plan for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System
The president said the new ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense network should be operational before the end of his term.
[PREMIERING 9PM ET] Victor Davis Hanson: How Trump Is Upending the Status Quo, From Beijing to Gaza to Kyiv
What will the end of the Ukraine and Gaza wars ultimately look like? Should Trump have accepted a plane from Qatar? And how will US-China trade talks unfold?
The ‘Shortest’ Way to Learn About the History of France
Colin Jones’s ‘The Shortest History of France’ is brevity at its finest, scouring centuries while somehow covering the details.
‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning’: 2025’s First Blockbuster
Tom Cruise—Energizer Bunny of actioners—will miss the adrenaline junkie ‘Mission: Impossible’ stunts; if he has a say, ‘The Final Reckoning’ may not be final.
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FDA Says No Licenses for COVID-19 Vaccines for Most Americans Without Trial Data
The trials ‘can provide reassurance that the American repeat-boosters in-perpetuity strategy is evidence-based,’ officials said.
Republicans Ask Secretary Noem to Reconsider Border Wall Budget
At a hearing, Sens. Ron Johnson and Rand Paul balked at Noem’s $46.5 billion price tag to complete Trump’s border wall.
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North Carolina Communities Rising From the Ruins of Hurricane Helene
Nonprofit volunteers are committed to rebuilding Chimney Rock and other communities devastated by the powerful storm in September 2024.
How the Chinese Regime Uses YouTube to Influence Americans
Beijing has increased its propaganda efforts on YouTube.
Allulose Mimics GLP-1 Hormones to Reduce Cravings and Balance Blood Sugar
This rare sugar may support satiety, blunt blood sugar spikes, and fit seamlessly into everyday meals.
Day in Photos: Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction, Floods in India, and Heat in the Berlin Zoo
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Supreme Court Reinstates Maine Lawmaker Suspended Over Transgender Sports Policy
The 7-2 order allows state Rep. Laurel Libby to resume her duties while an appeal proceeds.
Bessent Warns Tariffs Will Go Back Up for Nations That Do Not Negotiate in ‘Good Faith’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that those who fail to negotiate in good faith will receive a letter notifying them of the tariff they will face.
Elon Musk Says Congress Needs to Act on DOGE’s Savings Goal
The Tesla CEO said DOGE only works in an advisory role.
Musk Signals Pullback From Political Spending: ‘I’ve Done Enough’
The billionaire entrepreneur says he may return if needed and that he’ll remain Tesla CEO for at least five more years.
DOJ Investigating Chicago Mayor’s Hiring Practices
During remarks at a church, Johnson said that members of his administration are all black.
China Residents Report New Wave of COVID-19 as Infection Rates Double
Experts say the CCP continues to underreport the scale of the outbreak as it spreads to Hong Kong and Taiwan.
US Home Prices Tick Down in April Amid Persistently High Mortgage Rates
Rates could go even higher following Moody’s downgrading of the United States’ credit rating.
Jail Worker Arrested in Connection With New Orleans Jailbreak
The employee says that one of the inmates threatened to stab him if he didn’t comply with a request to shut off the water to a specific cell used in the escape.
▶Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour
Despite threats from the Chinese communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts shines on the world stage.
Health Agencies Set Price Targets to Comply With Trump’s Order to Lower Prescription Costs
The Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) pricing model aims to align the cost of brand-name drugs in the U.S. with the lowest prices offered in other wealthy nations.
ICE Says It Arrested More Criminal Illegal Immigrants in ‘Sanctuary’ Cities Operation
Arrests were made in Philadelphia, Newark, Boston, and Los Angeles.
London and EU Announce Fresh Sanctions on Moscow
The UK and the EU went ahead with the move without waiting for Washington to join them, just a day after Trump and Putin spoke with each other by phone.
TSA Says Nearly 7 Percent of Air Travelers Don’t Have ‘REAL ID’
The agency is bracing for record-breaking passenger volumes during the 2026 World Cup across 11 U.S. cities and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Trump Urges GOP Unity on Megabill in Rare Capitol Hill Meeting
Some members said they were close to agreement after the meeting, though holdouts remain.
RFK Jr. Says China’s Influence Over WHO During Pandemic Is Leading Reason Trump Withdrew US
The health secretary criticized the WHO for not addressing shortcomings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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