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The budget prioritizes dismantling what it calls a ‘weaponized’ federal bureaucracy and eliminating funding for progressive initiatives.

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Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr.: Grandfather of Video Games
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Looking at the Facts: ‘On Democracies and Death Cults’
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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.
Social Security Agency Makes ‘Significant Progress’ in Updating Death Records
The agency said that it’s trying to address a ‘longstanding oversight concern.’
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?
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.
▶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.
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.
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.
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 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.
▶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.
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.’
Most US-Bound iPhones Will No Longer Be Made in China, Says Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook told investors in a second quarter earnings call that the company will import the bulk of its phones for the American market from India.
TikTok Hit With $600 Million Fine for Breaching EU Data Protection Rules
The company was also ordered to suspend data transfers to China, if its processing is not fully compliant within six months.
US House Votes to Block California’s Plan to Ban Sale of Gas-Powered Cars
California’s regulations would have raised costs for consumers and threatened critical supply chains if they weren’t repealed, lawmakers said.
Trump Announces 1st Judicial Nomination Since Returning to White House
Trump said he’s nominating Whitney Hermandorfer to the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
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A vintage book written by singing cowboy Jules Verne Allen reveals the journeys of America’s horsemen.
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