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NATO Under Fire: Trump’s Threats to Pull US From Cold War Alliance Puts Heat on Allies
After allies failed to rally to president’s call for aid in Strait of Hormuz, congressional leaders say ’restructuring' the coalition is on tap.
Pentagon Lays Out Record $1.5 Trillion Budget Request: 6 Takeaways
The $1.5 trillion request seeks to boost shipbuilding, drone technology, and other key defense priorities.
Trump Participates in Historic Bible-Reading Marathon to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary
The president joined hundreds of others for the ‘America Reads the Bible’ event.
CBP Seizes Monkey Carcass, 125 Pounds of Prohibited Meat at Chicago Airport
The encounters involved two separate travelers, one from Liberia and the other from Cameroon, CBP exclusively told The Epoch Times
US Treasury Sanctions 14 Targets for Helping Iran Obtain Weapons
‘The Iranian regime must be held accountable for ... its indiscriminate targeting of civilians with missiles and drones,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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FBI Investigating Reports of Deaths, Disappearances of US Scientists
The probe comes as NASA released a statement suggesting that there is no national security threat.
How Old-School Testing Is Helping Stop Modern-Day Cheating
An oral assessment initiative at Cornell University has been well-received as higher education struggles with AI-related integrity issues.
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Key Takeaways From Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation Hearing
From the Fed’s balance sheet to how the central bank communicates, Kevin Warsh pledges various changes to the institution.
Trump Says UK’s Epstein-Linked Ambassador Was ‘Really Bad Pick’
A key Foreign Office official has told a parliamentary committee he had been told those vetting Peter Mandelson had been ‘leaning against’ approving him.
Trump Disputes Energy Chief’s Timeline for Lower Gas Prices
The president has said gasoline prices will fall once the U.S.–Iran conflict is resolved.
Federal Government Sues DC Water Over Potomac Sewage Disaster
The latest move by the DOJ follows a federal emergency declaration, congressional scrutiny, and a class-action lawsuit.
US Has Turned Around 27 Ships at Strait of Hormuz Since Blockade
Iran said on Saturday that it was tightening control over the critical waterway, warning mariners that it was effectively closed again.
2 US Embassy Employees, 2 Mexican Officials Killed in Car Crash
The four officials were on their way back from an operation targeting clandestine laboratories when the incident happened.
Iran’s Military Remains Ready Despite Peace Talks With US, Iranian Speaker Says
Ghalibaf’s comment was made amid threats issued by both sides over the Strait of Hormuz.
USDA Disqualifies 1,562 Retailers, Prevents $835 Million in Fraudulent SNAP Transactions
Retailers engaging in SNAP fraud face expulsion from the program, penalties, and jail time.
Candymakers Rethink Chocolate Amid Cocoa Market Volatility
From using laboratory technology to relying on vegetable oil, popular candy bars are changing.
Day in Photos: Displaced Lebanese Return Home, Machado Receives Golden Key, and Prisoners Released
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
