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US Launches ‘Great American Cotton Plan’ to Boost Cotton Over Synthetic Fibers
American cotton growers planted 9.3 million acres of cotton for the 2025–2026 financial year—a 17 percent dip from last year.
America in Photos: Big Boy Locomotive Journey, Queen Mary Anniversary Celebration, and 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Lawsuit Alleges Inhumane Conditions at ICE Tent Camp
Civil rights organizations file a federal lawsuit accusing ICE of abusing detainees at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
Man Found Dead in Police Vehicle in Southern California Died From Extreme Body Heat
Surveillance video shows the man inexplicably climbing into the back seat of a police SUV after being released from custody.
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New Jersey Governor: Outside Agitators Are Fueling ICE Protest Violence
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said out-of-state protesters are creating problems at an ICE detention facility.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
‘Los Gatos Party Mom’ Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Throwing Drunken Teen Parties
Shannon O’Connor was convicted of 48 charges, including child abuse charges and two felony sex charges, in March.
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Organizers Say Trump to Open 250th Event, Some Artists Withdraw
Five out of nine artists scheduled to perform as part of a planned concert series have pulled out, citing politics and security concerns.
What Spencer Pratt’s AI Video Campaign Tells Us About Future of Elections
The underdog Republican is staying in the public eye with his viral film-like artificial intelligence videos and his debate performance.
AUKUS Reveals Project to Develop Underwater Drones by 2027
The United States also said it wants to move ‘as quickly as possible’ to enhance combined submarine presence in the Pacific region.
US Navy Warns of ‘Dangerous Military Activities’ in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. naval command said vessels involved in mine-laying could be targeted and that the blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.
Judge Seeks DOJ Explanation on Bid to Vacate Convictions for Unpardoned Jan. 6 Defendants
All defendants belonged to the Oath Keepers charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
US Says Decades of Trying to Convince Beijing to Rectify Trade Practices Largely Failed
The U.S. trade chief suggested the administration has shifted its strategy to have ‘managed trade’ and focus on reform ‘around the edges.’
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
The fund was announced last week by the DOJ and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
White House Debuts ‘Aliens’ Website, but It’s Not What You Think
The Trump administration embraced the hype around the latest declassified UFO files to unveil a new alien-themed website about immigration enforcement efforts.
LA County Officials Issue Health Alert Ahead of World Cup
‘Healthcare providers should be on increased alert for travel-related emerging and seasonal infectious diseases,’ officials say.
Federal Prosecutor in Chicago Denies Opening Investigation of E. Jean Carroll
The former Elle columnist previously obtained an $83 million jury award against the president.
US Embassy in Kyiv Says It’s Staying Open Despite Russia Warning Diplomats to Leave
Moscow said it was preparing to launch the strikes in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack on a university in Russian-controlled Ukraine.
Coalition of AGs Oppose Federal KIDS Online Safety Act
The bipartisan state attorneys general prefer a U.S. Senate version that would protect state rights.
