House Ways and Means Committee Advances Sweeping GOP Tax Bill
The tax plan forms a key plank of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
$16 Billion: US Collects Record Custom Duties in April
Major banks and brokerages are changing their forecasts on the U.S. economy amid a truce in Washington’s trade war with China.
‘Escape at Bedtime’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
A child’s imagination is captured in this beautiful starlit nighttime scene.
In Defense of the Common Arts: Why Training Students’ Head, Hands, and Heart Matters
The common arts are part of a classical tradition through which students learn virtues alongside life skills.
‘Le Villi’: Discovering Giacomo Puccini’s First Opera
Though ‘Le Villi’ is often bypassed in favor of Puccini’s later works, his first opera still has heart and technical skill.
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Republican Budget Bill Would Officially Eliminate IRS Direct File Program
The measure would task the Treasury Department to work with the private sector to create a separate option.
Former National Guardsman Arrested in Foiled ISIS-Linked Attack at Michigan Base
The DOJ says the 19-year-old planned a mass-shooting and gave drones, ammo, and attack training to undercover agents posing as terrorists.
3M Settles New Jersey’s ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination Lawsuit for $450 Million
These chemicals have been linked to cancers, developmental problems in fetuses, and endocrine disorders.
Bank of America to Open More Than 150 Additional Branches by 2027
The bank saw its yearly revenues and net income jump in the first quarter.
A Look at China’s Economy in 8 Charts
A set of Chinese data provides a glimpse into the country’s current economic situation.
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Qatar Airways Signs Agreement to Buy 160 Boeing Planes
It’s the largest purchase in the Boeing company’s history.
Macron ‘Ready to Open Discussion’ on Stationing French Nuclear Weapons on Foreign Soil
The French president said Paris was ready to widen its nuclear umbrella to other countries in a bid to shore up European security.
Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs
A group of small businesses challenged the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Deported Mother Who Took 2-Year-Old US Citizen Child With Her Drops Lawsuit Against Trump Admin
The Honduran illegal immigrant deportee opted to take her 2-year-old U.S. citizen back home with her.
▶What the Mental Health Industry Doesn’t Tell You: Laura Delano
Laura Delano is the author of ‘Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance’ and founder of the Inner Compass Initiative.
US Adds Cuba to List of Countries Not Fully Cooperating Against Terrorism
Cuba’s foreign minister has condemned the move, rejecting claims that Cuba failed to cooperate with U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour
Despite threats from the Chinese communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts shines on the world stage.
RFK Jr. to Tell Congress That Budget Cuts Enable Health Department to Act ‘More Nimbly’
The health secretary is set to testify to two congressional panels.
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Not Stop War in Gaza Until Hamas Destroyed
Further hostage deals will not halt the war, the prime minister’s office said, ahead of a promised escalation of military action.
Shake-Ups in China’s Military Indicate Xi’s Power Weakening, Analysts Say
The replacement of executives could be corruption-related and used by CCP factions to pressure Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to experts.
189 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in DC Immigration Crackdown
Suspected gang members were among those apprehended during the four-day operation.
Interior Department to Expedite Oil, Gas Leasing Process on Federal Lands
The revised policy will put the United States ‘on a fast track to energy dominance,’ according to an Interior Department official.
Trump Admin Urges Supreme Court to Permit DOGE Access to Social Security Records
Lower courts are causing ‘irreparable harm’ by restricting DOGE’s ‘unquestionably lawful’ activities, the government argues.
Europe Wrestles With Rise in Recruitment of Youngsters to Carry Out Violence
Europol said the crime often involves ’the use of young perpetrators to carry out threats, assaults, or killings for a fee.’
Trump Meets With Syrian Leader, Urges Him to Join Abraham Accords
The president announced he had ordered the cessation of U.S. sanctions against Syria, warming diplomatic relations with the country’s de facto new leaders.
20 States Sue Trump Admin Over Immigration Conditions Placed on Grants
The multi-state coalition alleges that the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it linked immigration enforcement conditions to federal grants.
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