Senate GOP Plows Ahead With Budget Plan After Trump Backs Rival House Version
The Senate plans to pass a budget resolution that would entail two reconciliation bills. President Donald Trump, by contrast, says he only wants one bill.

‘Nikah’: Uyghur Suppression Under the CCP
Two sisters want to marry within their own traditions but face serious consequences.

Moral Courage, Truth, and How to Resist the ‘Ideological Lie’
Daniel J. Mahoney’s ‘The Persistence of the Ideological Lie’ presents in 11 essays the social and political destruction of ‘ideological fanaticism.’

Moon Poetry: Sir Philip Sidney and Giacomo Leopardi
Poems from England and Italy meet, despite centuries between them, on a moonlit hilltop.
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Department of Health and Human Services Updates Definitions of Female, Male
The update comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January aimed at ‘defending women from gender ideology extremism.’
Trump Loves Idea of Sending Taxpayers Checks Funded by DOGE Savings
The proposal was first floated by businessman James Fishback, who called it a ‘DOGE dividend.’
Trump Champions ‘America First’ at Saudi-Backed Investment Summit, Criticizes Zelenskyy
President Trump thanked the Saudis for hosting the peace talks in Riyadh but accused Zelenskyy of backing out of a rare earths deal.
Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Emergency Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 20 ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants.
Trump Agenda Slowed by Flood of Lawsuits
Some cases could reach the Supreme Court and result in major precedents that clarify the scope of executive authority.
Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas
Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir—who was 9 months old—were abducted along with 83-year-old Oded Lifshitz in the Oct. 7 attack.
Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Identify $50 Billion in Budget Cuts
The Pentagon’s review will target programs related to climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion, Robert Salesses said.
Can Trump’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Revive US Manufacturing Dominance?
The president’s steel tariffs, particularly as they target China, are ‘100 percent necessary,’ says one manufacturing expert.
Tournament Tensions Mount as US-Canada Hockey Rivalry Mixes in Politics
At the 4 Nations Face-Off, an age-old rivalry is renewed amid Trump’s tariff threats and comments on making the Great White North the 51st state.
Nearly 2 Dozen Trinitarios Gang Members Arrested in Massachusetts
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley said this latest enforcement ends the gang’s ’reign of terror' in the state.
Trump to Do Lunch With Some Democrats, Says Working Together ‘Would Be Wonderful’
The president cautioned that his opponents will have to change: ‘They’re the party of some real bad things.’
Shen Yun Artist Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
MP says Canadians should not be intimidated by the CCP’s increased threats against Shen Yun
Delta Offers $30,000 to Each Passenger Aboard Plane That Crashed, Flipped in Toronto
A Delta spokesperson said the payments are a good-faith gesture with no strings attached.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Trump to Order Reductions in Federal Advisory Committees
The U.S. Institute for Peace was among the committees targeted for reduction or removal.
Americans’ Approval of Congress Jumps to Nearly 4-Year High
The surge in Congress’s approval rating was driven by Republican support as the GOP took full control of both the House and Senate.
Trump Orders Agencies to Terminate All Federal Assistance for Illegal Immigrants
The president wants federal benefits to go to ‘American citizens who are truly in need, including individuals with disabilities and veterans,’ an official said.
Day in Photos: Flooding in Malaysia, Sinkholes in England, and ‘Goat Grabbing’ in Afghanistan
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Stimulating the Vagus Nerve Could Slow Cognitive Decline–Here’s How
Stimulating the vagus nerve by doing things such as humming and grounding may stifle some of the factors that precede cognitive decline.
5 Takeaways From Labor Secretary Nominee Chavez-DeRemer’s Confirmation Hearing
The nominee was pressed on her legislative record and loyalty to the Constitution.
Registration for International Figure Painting Competition Opens
An uplifting oil painting competition that celebrates the best of humanity and its traditions opens for entrants.

Shifting Sands and Sensibilities—Pro Golf’s Progressing Pain
Can a meaningful marriage between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf finally reach the business altar?

Shifting Sands and Sensibilities—Pro Golf’s Progressing Pain
Can a meaningful marriage between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf finally reach the business altar?

Living in Their Reality: Lessons From 5 Years of Caring for Loved Ones With Dementia
One woman shares personal insights on avoiding mistakes, navigating legal hurdles, and staying calm through the chaos.

Living in Their Reality: Lessons From 5 Years of Caring for Loved Ones With Dementia
One woman shares personal insights on avoiding mistakes, navigating legal hurdles, and staying calm through the chaos.

‘Old Guy’: Acting Can’t Overcome Sub-Par Writing and Directing
Mismatched assassins played by Christoph Waltz and Cooper Hoffman almost pull it off.

Ex Libris: Julia Ward Howe
In this latest installment of Ex Libris, we turn to the books that influenced a writer best known for her lyrics to ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’

Henry Dana Washburn: The Strength to Explore
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Civil War hero who fights through severe illness to lead a pivotal expedition into Yellowstone.

‘Old Guy’: Acting Can’t Overcome Sub-Par Writing and Directing
Mismatched assassins played by Christoph Waltz and Cooper Hoffman almost pull it off.

You Only Need 3 Ingredients for This ‘Strawberry Cloud’ Smoothie
This smoothie is super-creamy, fruity, and refreshing with just three ingredients.
Winter in Pinnacles: What to Do (And What to Avoid) at Your Next National Park Visit
Living here, it’s easy to take the comfort of year-round outdoor adventures for granted.
An Extraordinary French Polynesian Sea Adventure
An Aranui cargo-cum-cruise ship voyage captures the romance of the South Pacific and the heritage and majesty of the Marquesas Islands.
For Decades It Was Highway 15’s Seedy, Oddball Attraction. Now Primm, Nev., Is a Ghost Town
The desert town that once lured LA travelers with bottom-dollar deals and family fun is now mostly empty, telling a story of a larger decline.
Winter in Pinnacles: What to Do (And What to Avoid) at Your Next National Park Visit
Living here, it’s easy to take the comfort of year-round outdoor adventures for granted.

From the Rat Race to Beehives: How a San Diego Beekeeper Found Her Calling
Hilary Kearney is an expert beekeeper, business owner, and educator, passionate about sharing the wondrous world of these fascinating, intelligent creatures.

The Wonderful ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in Chicagoland
The famous songwriter’s life story is an inspiration to fans worldwide.

Eliza Williams: A Whale of a Tale
Accompanying her husband, captain of a whaling vessel, the first lady of the ship left full accounts of the whaler’s life before the industry failed.
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