US Reduces Presence at Middle East Embassies Amid Rising Tensions
The State Department has ordered the departure of nonessential personnel from Baghdad and authorized a voluntary departure from Bahrain and Kuwait.
US-China Rare Earth Deal Pending Confirmation From Trump, Xi
A rare earth deal between the United States and China, awaiting final approval from Trump and Xi, could ease recent supply tensions.
What’s in the US-China Trade Deal? LA Mayor Karen Bass Says City Is Now Under Emergency Orders
President Trump announces a trade framework with China that’s pending approval.

Thomas Hitchcock Jr.: Polo Legend and Two-War Hero
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an athlete and WWI hero, who became America’s greatest polo player and changed the war in Europe.

Hotel del Coronado: Grand Seaside Victorian
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at Southern California’s iconic resort.

Raise Those Banners High: How and Why We Revere the Stars and Stripes
Old Glory has been a symbol of hope and unity for Americans throughout history.
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Trump Announces Finalized US–China Trade Deal
U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will rise to 55 percent, while China will supply rare earths.
Trump Open to Extending July 8 Tariff Deadline as Trade Talks Continue
The president says deadline flexibility is possible while warning that the United States is prepared to impose take-it-or-leave-it trade terms if talks fail.
RFK Jr. Announces New Members of Vaccine Advisory Panel
The health secretary recently removed all of the members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices.
House Strips Reconciliation-Ineligible Provisions From ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Procedural Vote
The resolution passed in a 213–207 vote along party lines. It would change the bill without the need for another vote on the full package.
Is America Vulnerable to a Ukraine-Style Drone Attack by the CCP?
As a new form of warfare develops, the United States is especially vulnerable to large-scale drone attacks, according to multiple experts.
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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.
Trump Attends Les Misérables at Kennedy Center After Arts Leadership Shake-Up
The Les Misérables performance serves as a big fundraiser for the center, with ticket prices reaching as high as $2 million.
Appeals Court Hears Trump’s Bid to Remove Business Records Case to Federal Court
Trump said the case should have been in federal court because the prosecution used evidence of conduct he said fell under presidential immunity.
Trump Responds to Elon Musk’s Post Saying He ‘Went Too Far’
Elon Musk wrote on Wednesday that some of his comments ‘went too far.’
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The Leverage Against China That the US Hasn’t Used Yet
China experts say it’s time for the United States to counter the regime’s unrestricted warfare by exposing forced organ harvesting.
White House Says 330 Illegal Immigrants Arrested During LA Riots Will Be Deported
About 113 of those people had prior criminal convictions, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Putin Won’t Stop at Ukraine, Says Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff
The remarks came during a Senate hearing on U.S. military posture and threats posed by America’s rivals.
David Hogg Withdraws From Vice Chair Race After DNC Invalidates Previous Elections
New elections for the two vice chair slots will begin June 12.
FBI Investigating Money Trail Behind Los Angeles Riots, Patel Says
Questions are being raised about whether Chinese influence has helped fuel the chaos.
EPA to Roll Back Biden-Era Power Plant Emissions Rule
Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin follows through on March pledge with formal announcement that Trump administration will roll back ‘greenhouse gas’ regulations.
Day in Photos: U.S. Military Parade Preparations, Dad Strike, and Princess in Brazil
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Admin Can’t Detain Mahmoud Khalil on Foreign Policy Grounds, Judge Rules
Khalil has proven that his continued detention is causing irreparable harm to his career, family, and free speech rights, a judge rules.
Tariff Revenues Help Send US Budget Deficit 9 Percent Lower in May
Federal tax receipts also record double-digit increase from a year ago.
A Split Verdict in Harvey Weinstein’s Sex Assault Retrial in New York
Weinstein, 73, was found guilty on one charge of sexual assault but acquitted on another. Jury deliberations on a third charge will resume on Thursday.
DOJ Urges Judge Not to Grant Newsom’s Request to Block Trump’s Use of Troops in LA
The department said the California governor was endangering lives with a ‘crass political stunt.’
Why Bitters May Be the Key to Better Digestion and Blood Sugar
It turns out, bitterness isn’t just flavor—it’s a powerful signal to your body.
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