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US, Allies Issue Joint Statement Backing Panama Against China’s Economic Pressure
The countries accused China of attempting to ‘politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of the nations’ in the hemisphere.
US Sanctions 35 Individuals, Entities to Dismantle Iran’s Shadow Banking
As part of the Treasury’s policy of ‘Economic Fury,’ it is targeting Iran’s network that finances terrorism and the military.
What to Know About Surveillance Pricing as States Crack Down on Usage
Federal regulators and state lawmakers are scrutinizing how companies use personal data—from browsing habits to location—to tailor prices.
California Coastal Regulator Settles SpaceX Suit, Admits Improper Anti-Musk Bias
The settlement concludes the lawsuit that claims that California officials unfairly targeted Musk during contentious 2024 hearing proceedings.
HUD Rescinds Housing Policy, Shaving $20,000 Off Home Construction Costs
The policy made new home construction ineligible for USDA or FHA-backed mortgages unless it complied with ‘burdensome’ energy conservation standards.
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DC Shooting Puts Focus on Security Gaps
The latest assassination attempt will likely force Secret Service to revamp operations, experts said.
California’s Billionaire Tax Collects Enough Signatures to Qualify for the Ballot, Backers Say
November voters could see the wealth tax initiative on their ballots.
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Orange County Tax Money Distribution Error Went Unnoticed for More Than a Decade
Officials say Orange County illegally gave extra money to cities, towns, and villages.
DOJ Sues Cloudera for Allegedly Discriminating Against American Workers in Tech Hiring
The Justice Department alleges the technology firm gave high-paying jobs to temporary visa holders while preventing U.S. workers from applying.
Supreme Court Urged to Allow Human Rights Case Against Cisco to Proceed
A 15-year-long case could carry broad implications for efforts holding companies accountable over international human rights abuses.
Main Street Braces for ‘Silver Tsunami’ as Small Business Owners Plan for Retirement
Sixty percent of small business owners do not have a formal succession plan, while 41 percent would permanently close their doors if they cannot find a buyer.
US Treasury Chief Warns Firms Over Sanctioned Iranian Airlines
Scott Bessent has urged governments to block fuel, maintenance, and landing services for sanctioned Iranian aircraft restarting commercial routes.
Day in Photos: Train Collision, Pesticides Protest, and Swans Chase
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
White House: Trump and Team Discussed New Iran Proposal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answered questions in a briefing about reports that Tehran sent the U.S. government a new plan.
Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel’s Firing After Joke Mocking First Lady
It’s not the first time Kimmel has drawn criticism from the Trump administration.
What We Know About Security at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Secret Service director Sean Curran said the detention of a suspect showed that a ’multi-layered protection' plan worked on April 25.
Supreme Court to Review Geofencing in Pivotal Case for Privacy Rights
One legal expert described the case to The Epoch Times as ‘once-in-a-generation.’
CDC Investigating Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
So far, 34 people in 13 states have been sickened, the agency said.
US Allows Venezuela to Fund Maduro’s Defense After Court Challenge
Maduro is awaiting trial in New York City on federal charges related to narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
Iran Offered Better Deal ‘10 Minutes’ After US Canceled Pakistan Meeting, Trump Says
President Donald Trump revealed that the Iranian regime ‘offered a lot’ but still ‘not enough.’
