South Africa’s President to Meet Trump Amid Tensions Over ‘Genocide’ Refugees
Agenda is expected to include alleged genocide of Afrikaners, trade and tariffs, critical minerals, and Pretoria’s alliances with opponents of America.
Protests Spark Across China Almost Daily in May
Protests are breaking out almost daily in regions across China, and angry protesters have been spotted clashing with police officers.
Victor Davis Hanson: How Trump Is Upending the Status Quo, From Beijing to Gaza to Kyiv
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Colin Jones’s ‘The Shortest History of France’ is brevity at its finest, scouring centuries while somehow covering the details.

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Federal Judge Blocks Oklahoma From Enforcing Immigration Law
The judge’s order is in effect for 14 days, for now, with an extension possible.
EU to Review Trade Agreement With Israel in Response to Gaza Offensive
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected EU criticism and said it ’reflects a total misunderstanding of the complex reality Israel is facing.’
Senate Passes ‘No Tax on Tips Act’ in Unanimous Vote
The proposal establishes a new tax deduction of up to $25,000 for cash tips.
▶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?
North Carolina Communities Rising From the Ruins of Hurricane Helene
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Philadelphia’s Progressive District Attorney Larry Krasner Projected to Win Re-election
The longtime civil rights lawyer beat challenger Pat Dugan to win the Democratic primary election, unofficial results show.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ousted in Democratic Primary
Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh’s mayor, lost the primary to a less progressive candidate.
Home Depot Says Tariffs Won’t Impact Store Prices, Shares Spike Before Retreating
The company said it remains ‘bullish’ on the fundamentals of home improvement.
Judge Orders Trump Admin to Maintain Custody of Illegal Immigrants Being Deported to South Sudan
Attorneys for deportees argue that the government failed to provide the illegal immigrants a ‘meaningful opportunity’ to raise any fears.
4 Takeaways From Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s IRS Nominee
Billy Long, a former congressman, is being considered to head the IRS at a time when the beleaguered agency is ‘at a crossroads,’ one senator said.
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.
Democrats and Republicans Clash Over New Jersey Rep Facing Charges After Scuffle Outside ICE Facility
House Republicans claim the lawmaker who participated in a protest at the facility engaged in ‘obstruction,’ not oversight.
George Wendt, Beloved ‘Cheers’ Barfly and Acclaimed Stage Actor, Dies at 76
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22 More People, Entities Charged in Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scheme
The operators of a behavioral health company are accused of billing the state $60 million for services not provided.
Biden Was Last Screened for Prostate Cancer in 2014, His Office Says
The statement comes after observers raised questions about how the cancer had been missed while he was president.
US Air Force Veteran Joseph St. Clair Freed From Venezuelan Detention
‘We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude,’ St. Clair’s parents say in a statement.
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.
Hegseth Orders Probe Into 2021 Afghanistan Withdrawal, Previous Investigations
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