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Trump administration endorses Arizona copper mine deal despite Chinese ownership concerns

The Trump administration is moving forward with a controversial land deal that would transfer 2,200 acres of Oak Flat in Arizona's Tonto National Forest to Resolution Copper, a mining venture with significant Chinese ties.

August 6, 2025

What is chikungunya? Understanding the mosquito-borne virus affecting China

China is currently battling a significant outbreak of the chikungunya virus, with more than 7,000 cases reported as of Wednesday, primarily concentrated in the manufacturing hub of Foshan near Hong Kong. Here are some key facts about the virus.

August 6, 2025

The great DEI disappearing act: How Trump made diversity vanish from schools

References to diversity, equity and inclusion at K-12 school board meetings have declined sharply alongside Trump administration efforts to purge race-based programs from public education.

August 6, 2025

Bureau of Labor Statistics faces credibility questions as Trump fires jobs report overseer

Interestingly, some experts suggest the current employment trends actually support Mr. Trump's immigration enforcement goals, as the data appears consistent with expectations for significant reductions in illegal immigration, which the administration claims to be achieving through tougher policies.

August 5, 2025

‘We can’t do it’: How two major banks allegedly rejected Trump’s billions

President Trump said two American banks once refused to accept him as a customer, making his comment Tuesday as he prepares an executive order that would punish such institutions for discrimination against conservatives.

August 5, 2025

Russia drops missile deployment limits

Intermediate range weapons have emerged as a critical flashpoint in escalating tensions between Russia and the West, particularly as Moscow abandons its self-imposed deployment moratorium.

August 5, 2025

The great redistricting war: Texas vs. New York in congressional battle

A standoff is brewing in Texas over Republican plans to redraw congressional districts in the GOP's favor, while New York's governor threatens to speed up her own redistricting in retaliation.

August 4, 2025

Trump faces mounting economic challenges as weak job numbers fuel Dems’ optimism for political gains

July's employment report showed disappointing results with only 73,000 jobs added and unemployment rising, while previous months' gains were revised downward by 258,000 jobs combined.

August 3, 2025

‘A total scam’: Trump fires labor chief over disappointing jobs report

President Trump, upset at Friday's job numbers, said he fired the Biden-appointed Labor Department official in charge of compiling employment data.

August 1, 2025

El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly votes 57-3 to remove presidential term limits

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has approved sweeping constitutional changes that fundamentally alter the country's presidential election system and term limits.

August 1, 2025

Trump administration defends global tariffs under emergency powers act before federal judges

Federal appeals court judges expressed skepticism about President Trump's broad interpretation of emergency powers to impose global tariffs during a critical hearing Thursday.

July 31, 2025

From Soros to Clinton: How the Russia collusion story was manufactured

Newly declassified Justice Department documents implicated left-wing donor George Soros in the FBI plot to spread Trump-Russia collusion allegations ahead of the 2016 election.

July 31, 2025

Senate Democrats invoke rare oversight law to force DOJ release of Epstein files

Senate Democrats have invoked a rarely used oversight law called "the rule of five" to force the Department of Justice to release files from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case.

July 30, 2025

What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions and other head trauma common in military combat and contact sports. Here are some facts about CTE that you might not know.

July 30, 2025

The $12 billion secret: America’s worst transportation disasters revealed

The Department of Transportation has released a long-secret list of its most overdue and over-budget projects, revealing billions of dollars in taxpayer money committed to projects that just can't seem to get across the finish line.

July 30, 2025

Putin cites Russian support during American Revolution, Civil War to influence Ukraine peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently emphasized historical examples of Russia's support for the United States during the American Revolution and Civil War, framing these events as evidence of Russia's contribution to American statehood.

July 29, 2025

The first time in 20 years: Free speech wins on college campuses

Colleges that respect students' free expression outnumber those with restrictive speech codes for the first time in two decades, according to an annual report from a free-speech advocacy group.

July 29, 2025

Chinese AI company DeepSeek stuns U.S. researchers with breakthrough matching American capabilities

China's recent artificial intelligence breakthroughs have caught U.S. researchers and national security officials off guard, particularly with the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company that has developed models rivaling American frontier AI capabilities at seemingly lower costs.

July 28, 2025

Deepfakes: Why seeing and hearing is no longer believing

Deepfakes are rapidly evolving from a niche threat to a mainstream security challenge affecting everyone from government officials to job seekers, but emerging solutions offer hope for maintaining trust in our digital communications.

July 28, 2025

The shadow docket that has a Supreme Court justice complaining

Justice Elena Kagan has complained about the Supreme Court's issuance of emergency orders on the court's so-called shadow docket, which does not require full briefings or oral arguments.

July 28, 2025