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Nippon Steel to Double Investment in US Steel’s Pennsylvania Facility
An investment update from the U.S. subsidiary of Nippon Steel outlined $2.5 billion in planned investments—up from the initial $1 billion figure.
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Why a Key Immigration Detention Policy Might Hit Supreme Court
Federal appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings on the Trump administration policy of denying detention review for illegal immigrants.
Takeaways From the June 9 Primary Elections
Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota made key picks for governor, senators, and House seats in the June 9 primaries.
Rep. Valadao to Face Progressive Challenger in California Central Valley District
A new map made the district tougher for Rep. Valadao, who faces Democratic fire for backing Medicaid cuts. The race could tip the House balance of power.
Iranian World Cup Players Can Enter US the Day Before Matches: DHS
The World Cup begins on June 11 and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino told an audience in Los Angeles the tournament would be akin to staging ‘104 Super Bowls.’
Poor Richard’s Almanack: Timeless Wisdom From Benjamin Franklin
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we see how the power of Ben Franklin’s pen influenced early Americans.
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Mexico Suspends Certain Live Animal Imports From US Over Flesh-Eating Screwworm Concerns
The decision was made in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to Mexico’s agriculture ministry.
US Colleges Missing the Mark in Training Reading Teachers, New Report Says
Too many programs still teach debunked methods like cuing children to guess words they don’t know.
Longtime Incumbent Rep. Matsui to Face Progressive Challenger in November
Two Democrats, one half the age of the other, will vie for the Sacramento-area U.S. House seat.
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Nevada AG to Challenge Lombardo for Governor in November
Nevada has undergone a shift in voter registration since 2021, with Democrats losing more than 60,000 registered voters and the GOP gaining 20,000.
Bill to Speed Up Talks for Newly Formed Unions Passes House With Bipartisan Backing
Twenty Republicans broke from their party to join Democrats in passing the Faster Labor Contracts Act.
Graham Platner Wins Maine Senate Democratic Nomination, Locking in Face-Off With Collins
Democrats are looking to flip the seat held by Sen. Collins
Texas Races to Contain Flesh-Eating Parasite Amid Threat to Livestock
Ranchers are preparing their herds as officials look to speed up production of sterile flies to combat the screwworm outbreak.
Homan: ‘More ICE Agents Than You’ve Ever Seen’ Coming to New York City
The border czar said the move is in response to a law signed by New York’s governor last month.
US Debt Inches Closer to 100 Percent of GDP—What to Know
‘The biggest threat to this country is our national debt,’ Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) told The Epoch Times.
Pentagon Denies It Retaliated Against Anthropic in Security-Risk Designation Case
The Pentagon also argued that Anthropic’s claim under the Administrative Procedure Act is not subject to judicial review.
Airline Profits to Fall 50 Percent in 2026 as Jet Fuel Prices Spike
American Airlines has suspended some of its routes amid rising fuel costs, while Spirit Airlines shut down operations last month.
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General
The White House announced the nomination in a short update posted on its website.
Judge Blocks Trump’s $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
The policy implementing the fee ‘imposes a tax on H-1B petitions without the requisite delegation by Congress,’ the judge concluded.
American Doctor Who Contracted Ebola Released From Hospital
Dr. Peter Stafford was flown to Germany from Congo, the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak.
America in Photos: USS Iwo Jima Naval Homecoming, Belmont Stakes Horse Race, and Tiananmen Massacre Memorial
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Treasury Department Seeks to Redirect Iranian Assets to Gulf Nations for War Damages
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has assigned a team to investigate the costs of the damages, a department official said.
Pentagon Officially Removes 180 Faiths From Military Religion List
The military had initially listed 211 religious affiliation codes, but that number has been sharply reduced under the direction of War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
