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NPR Cuts Newsroom Jobs Due to Federal Funding Loss, Expected Drop in Sponsorship Revenue
The job cut announcement comes after Trump ordered a halt to taxpayer subsidies for public broadcasters amid allegations of bias.
Indonesia Defense Minister Says No Deal Reached on US Military Access to Airspace
Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the letter of intent created no binding access deal, as Jakarta balances ties with Washington and Beijing.
American With Ebola Identified as Doctor
Dr. Peter Stafford was working in Congo when he contracted Ebola.
Children’s Books: Huzzah for America’s 250!
Help youngsters prepare for our special July 4th celebration with some works of historical fiction.
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DOJ Permanently Drops Biden-Era Charges Against India’s Gautam Adani
Adani Green Energy Limited has not been successfully charged or convicted in India.
Texas Attorney General Claims Muslim School Misrepresented Itself as University
Paxton is suing the Texas American Muslim University in Dallas, alleging the school was not authorized to offer degrees.
3 Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting; 2 Suspects Dead: Police
‘This is every community’s worst nightmare,’ San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.
Beijing’s Newest Strategy in Corporate Warfare: Detain Executives to Kill Deals
Foreign investors will likely be scared off after Beijing blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of an AI startup based in Singapore, analysts say.
US Announces New Sanctions on Cuban Regime
The United States has accused Cuba’s ruling elites of contributing to the suffering of the Cuban people and the decline of the country’s economy.
Democrats Outvote GOP in Georgia as Both Sides Raise Record Sums Ahead of Primaries
Democrats led early voting 56.7 to 41.7 percent, a near-mirror reversal from 2022, as Sen. Jon Ossoff posted a $74 million pre-primary fundraising haul.
DOJ Creates $1.7 Billion Fund for Victims of ‘Weaponization’
The fund was created in exchange for the president’s dropping of a lawsuit he filed against the IRS.
US Conducts Additional Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria
The announcement of the strikes follows a May 15 operation that killed the second-in-command of ISIS globally in northeastern Nigeria.
Federal Consolidation of Wildland Firefighting Forces Will Face First Test This Summer
With over 60 percent of the nation in drought and snowpacks at historic lows, the Trump administration seeks ‘strategic unification’ of multi-agency responders.
US Allows Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil to Expire
The temporary sanctions waiver had allowed India to purchase discounted Russian oil without penalty.
At Least 8 People Hurt After Car Rams Into Crowd in Italy
The 31-year-old driver, an Italian national who lived in the area, was arrested.
2 Lawmakers Absent for Weeks: What to Know
This comes as Congress has been busy ahead of the midterm elections.
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over State’s Mask Ban on Federal Officers
Connecticut enacted the law with a goal of increased oversight of federal agents. The DOJ said it endangers officers.
Senators Warn CIA Director Not to Retaliate Against Whistleblower
The warning came after operations officer James Erdman testified during a public hearing.
