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Trump Calls for Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’
The United States knows exactly where Iran’s leader is hiding, Trump said, but won’t kill him—‘at least not for now.’

The Slave-Turned-Spy Who Infiltrated the Confederate White House
Thanks to her intelligence, ingenuity, and connections to the Van Lew family, Mary Jane Richards stood up for the abolitionist cause as a spy.

‘42 Balloons’: A Soaring Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A real-life event on July 2, 1982 is the subject of this new inspiring musical.

250 Years Ago, Part 7: The Battle of Bunker Hill
Though the Patriots lost this significant battle in the American Revolution, the effect on the British was far worse.
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Why Israel Needs US Bunker-Buster Bombs to Strike Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site
The nuclear plant is housed under a mountain and likely could only be destroyed in an airstrike with U.S. bombs made for that purpose.
LA Mayor Lifts Downtown Curfew as Protests, Violence Decline
The LAPD has so far made over 570 arrest related to the anti-ICE protests, including 14 for looting.
Senate Passes Crypto Bill ‘Genius Act’ in Bipartisan Vote
Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she is ‘excited about the momentum’ in Washington over cryptocurrency.
Arrests of Chinese Scientists Highlight Biowarfare Threat to US
Prosecutor says alleged smuggling of fungus has been described as ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’
Los Angeles Press Groups Sue Police Claiming Violation of Journalists’ Rights
Reporters claim the LAPD violated their rights after several were struck with rubber bullets during recent protests.
China’s Thirst for Platinum a Risk to Trump’s Auto Plan, Analysts Say
Platinum is needed for cars, weapons, and electronics, but the biggest U.S. supplier—South Africa—is tied to Beijing and on bad terms with Trump administration.
Blue-Collar Wages Under Trump Post Largest Increase in Almost 60 Years
Wage numbers are ‘even bigger than the improvement seen at the start’ of Trump’s first term.
Experts Raise Security Concerns About Joint UK–China Research Program
‘Education has become a matter of national security,’ one expert said.
CCP Subversion of America
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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.
China’s Deepening Deflation Reveals Structural Issues: Analysts
Beijing has to clear its overcapacity, rebuild confidence, and increase people’s disposable income to counter deflation, economist Davy Wong said.
US Home Builder Sentiment Drops to Lowest Level Since December 2022
More builders have begun cutting home prices in a bid to bring hesitant buyers into the market.
Former California Executives Sentenced for Selling Faulty Dehumidifiers
The dehumidifiers have been linked to 450 fires and potentially to four deaths, prosecutors say.
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Increase the Deficit by $2.8 Trillion, CBO Projects
The nonpartisan group that advises Congress revised an earlier estimate after an analysis of the bill’s effect on the economy.
Day in Photos: Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia, Protests in Kenya, and Royal Races
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Proposed Senate Bill Includes $1,000 Baby Bonus in ‘Trump Accounts’
Republicans are aiming to get the Trump-backed measure passed by July 4.
ICE Agents Arrest New York City Mayoral Candidate
The Department of Homeland Security accused city Comptroller Brad Lander of seeking a ‘viral moment’ ahead of the Democratic primary next week.
Justices Jackson, Sotomayor, Gorsuch Report Earning Large Sums From Books
Annual financial disclosures from the Supreme Court paint a partial picture of the justice’s finances, including some attention-getting book deals.
May Import Prices Show No Change Amid Lower Fuel Costs, Tariff Headwinds
‘Businesses have for the most part managed to absorb the cost of the new trade taxes,’ RSM economists said.
Democratic Leaders Call for Increased Security Funding After Minnesota Shootings
Jeffries and Schumer cite rising threats and political violence against both parties in letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and in public remarks.
Toy Companies Ask Supreme Court to Take Up Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs
They allege that a federal law that the president invoked doesn’t actually allow him to issue the global tariffs.
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