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President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China could happen within three to four weeks.
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The merger process is expected to be completed by May 18, with the transaction having received backing from shareholders.
US and Iran Conclude Second Round of Nuclear Talks, Agree to Third
Iran’s foreign minister and U.S. special envoy agreed to a third round of talks aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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Stories of persecution and resilience behind the performing arts company that’s become a global sensation.
Made-in-America Entrepreneurs See Opportunities in Global Tariffs
By sourcing materials domestically and thinking locally, U.S.-based companies say they’re in a better position to survive—and thrive.
US Cease-Fire Proposals Fit ‘Realities on the Ground’ in Ukraine: French Officials
The Élysée said the purpose of the meeting was to allow Ukraine to better understand the American proposals.
State Department Says Chinese Satellite Company Supporting Houthi Attacks on US Interests
Beijing’s support of the company ‘is yet another example of China’s empty claims to support peace,’ State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
Why More People Are Testing Their Blood Without a Doctor
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Education Department Asks Harvard for Foreign Funders’ List After University Submits Inaccurate Records
The agency is demanding details such as names, addresses, and contact info of foreign funding sources.
Epoch Readers Rally Behind Trump’s China Tariffs, Demand Revival of US Manufacturing: Poll
Readers of The Epoch Times endorse President Donald Trump’s tariffs and say restoring industry and confronting China’s communist regime are national priorities.
Federal Judge Pauses Trump Admin Layoffs at Consumer Watchdog Agency
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As War Continues in Ukraine, Here’s Where Efforts on a Cease-Fire Stand
With U.S. frustration rising, Marco Rubio warned that the Trump administration could abandon its peacemaking efforts in the absence of any clear progress.
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China’s Workers, Companies Fear Economic Crisis as Beijing Vows to ‘Fight to the End’ on US Tariffs
Chinese companies and workers face challenges due to rising U.S. tariffs, as Beijing is unwilling to budge.
Trump Admin Signals Major Offshore Drilling Expansion, Eyes Arctic and New Coastal Zones
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Appeals Court Halts Judge Boasberg’s Contempt Order in Deportations Case
The appeals order came on the same evening as an emergency hearing before Boasberg.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Ending ‘X’ Gender Marker on Passports
The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of seven plaintiffs who identify as transgender or nonbinary.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Trump Moves Forward With Plan to Make It Easier to Fire Some Federal Workers
An estimated 50,000 career government employees would be reclassified as ‘at-will’ employees held to new civil service regulations.
The Army Aide Who Became a President’s Friend
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