Trump Proposes Cutting Government Spending by $163 Billion in New Budget Plan
The budget prioritizes dismantling what it calls a ‘weaponized’ federal bureaucracy and eliminating funding for progressive initiatives.

The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area
Every year, artists and art lovers alike are drawn to the Portrait Society of America’s ‘The Art of the Portrait' Conference for fun, beauty, and inspiration.

Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr.: Grandfather of Video Games
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a technology enthusiast who created the world’s first video game.

Looking at the Facts: ‘On Democracies and Death Cults’
Author Douglas Murray delves into the history of Israel and its current war with the Palestinian military organization Hamas.
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US Ends Trade Exemption That Enabled Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods
U.S. Customs says it processes about 4 million de minimis shipments per day, up from 2.8 million last year.
Apple Changes US App Store Rules; Apps Can Now Allow External Payments
The change was announced a day after a judge criticized the company for not taking action against its ‘anticompetitive’ behavior.
Europe Hardens Stance on Asylum Seekers, Faces Legal Battles
Italy recently sent rejected asylum seekers to ‘repatriation hubs’ in Albania.
8 Things We Know About Ukraine and Rare Earths
The United States and Ukraine reached a rare earth minerals deal—but how expansive are Ukraine’s mineral deposits?
Louisiana Senate Passes Bill Allowing Over-the-Counter Ivermectin
The state’s surgeon general, who is in charge of the Department of Health, said he backs the measure to sell the anti-parasite drug without prescription.
▶The Dangers of DeepSeek and Chinese Drones: Medal of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg
Florent Groberg is a retired U.S. Army Captain and a recipient of the Medal of Honor, America’s highest award for military valor.
Negotiator Says EU Could Buy More LNG, Soya Beans to Make Up Trade Gap
The European Union’s top negotiator, Maros Sefcovic, said all 27 members wanted to negotiate but were prepared to retaliate if a deal could not be reached.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling Library Services Agency
Trump ended funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services in a March 14 executive order.
Social Security Agency Makes ‘Significant Progress’ in Updating Death Records
The agency said that it’s trying to address a ‘longstanding oversight concern.’
Apartment Construction Permits Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels: Redfin Report
Multifamily building permits declined 27 percent from pandemic highs, with Austin, Texas, leading in new permits while cities like Stockton, California, stall.
Residents Say Sudden Deaths Are Increasing in China
They told The Epoch Times that recently more young and middle-aged people around them have died suddenly.
US State Department Declares 2 Haitian Gangs as Terrorist Organizations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ‘gangs are a primary source of instability’ in the country.
Farage’s Reform Party Election Surge Signals Sea Change in British Politics
The results might be the ‘beginning of a much bigger political earthquake,’ said pollster Matthew Goodwin.
▶Shen Yun Is ‘Inspirational, Heartwarming,’ Says Rosemont Audience Member
Audience members had high praise for Shen Yun Performing Arts’ performance at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois, on April 25.
7 Dead in Crash Involving Tour Van Near Yellowstone National Park
The driver of the pickup truck also died as a result of the crash.
Judge Declines to Block Portions of Trump’s DEI Executive Orders
The judge wrote that the plaintiffs did not establish standing to file their lawsuit and would likely fail.
US Natural Gas Stockpile Sees Biggest Jump in 2 Years: EIA
The agency expects natural gas prices to move higher this year as more gas was withdrawn from storage this winter.
Judge Skeptical of Meta’s Claims It Did Not Violate Copyright Law in AI Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by authors who claim Meta used their work to train its large language model without informing them.
Trump Unveils Plans to Rename Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day for World War I’
The president also said he will change the name of Victory in Europe Day.
Army to Cut 1,000 Jobs as Hegseth Orders Major Overhaul
The defense secretary directed the Army to undergo a ‘comprehensive transformation.’
Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’
A vintage book written by singing cowboy Jules Verne Allen reveals the journeys of America’s horsemen.
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