America Prepares for Protests, Celebrations on Flag Day
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The Heart Behind the US Army’s 250 Years of Service
The growth of the US Army into the world’s most powerful military has not outgrown its pledge to America and its principles.
Three Centuries in Three Generations
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The gunman, reportedly posing as a police officer, remains at large as Gov. Tim Walz activates emergency response.
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Major Generals Hossein Salami, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, and Gholam Ali Rashid were the Iranian armed forces’ top three generals. Iran has vowed to avenge them.
EPA Announces Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools
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This Family Has Made American Flags for More Than a Century
The National Flag Company is a fixture in Cincinnati. The Schallers started making flags there in 1903.
Trump’s Response to LA Immigration Riots Wins Strong Reader Support: Epoch Poll
The poll shows broad approval of ICE raids, National Guard deployment, and rejection of sanctuary city policies.
7 Key Takeaways From the 2025 UN Ocean Conference
From ocean treaties to deep-sea mining bans, leaders at the summit discussed the future of Earth’s seas.
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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-Linked Entity Pushes Green Energy to Advance CCP Interests in US, Report Says
San Francisco-based Energy Foundation China has worked to speed up U.S. transition to green energy, increasing energy dependence on China, report says.
What to Do When You Have a Goal—But Can’t Find the Motivation
It’s possible that your lack of motivation isn’t a character flaw—but a natural protective reflex.
Watchdog Raises Concerns Over VPNs With Hidden Ties to China
The VPNs are available to download on Apple and Google app stores, the Technology Transparency Project found.
Global Powers Jockey for Position in Strategic, Resource-Rich Central Asia
With an eye on rich natural resources and overland trade routes, Brussels, Beijing, and Washington are all vying for influence in the five Central Asian states.
No Climate, No Gender: Canada’s G7 Summit Agenda Shows Shift in Priorities
This year’s agenda reflects a change influenced by Trump’s return to the White House and a renewed focus on the G7’s original mission, experts say.
Soldiers, Tanks Set to Parade Through Washington as the Army Celebrates Its 250th Birthday
Thousands of soldiers and dozens of tanks will take part in the parade, which will end with a concert on the Mall. Critics see it as an ego boost for Trump.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Members of Consumer Safety Commission
The administration had argued that Congress intruded on the president’s powers in how it attempted to restrict his ability to fire members of the commission.
Marines to Protect Federal Assets in LA, Relieve National Guard Troops
Overall, 700 Marines have joined the National Guard deployment, according to the Defense Department.
Trump Approves Nippon–US Steel Deal, Companies Say
The announcement comes after Trump signed an executive order approving the deal, so long as they signed a national security deal with the federal government.
Federal Judge Blocks State Department From Carrying Out Mass Layoffs
The ruling expands a prior injunction against the Trump administration’s sweeping federal workforce reorganization directive.
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