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All Democratic Socialists and progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their House primaries on Tuesday, handing Mamdani a victory in his bid to move his party further to the left.President Donald Trump commented on the New York primaries while answering questions from reporters during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. “They're going radical left,” Trump said, calling one candidate a communist.California's billionaire tax proposal has garnered enough signatures to become eligible for the general election ballot on Nov. 3. The measure is a proposed one-time tax of up to 5 percent on California residents with a net worth of more than $1 billion as of Jan. 1 with some exceptions.

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 455 people were charged in a nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown. The schemes allegedly involved $6.5 billion in false claims and, in some cases, may have put patients' lives at risk.A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can fast-track deportations of illegal immigrants across the nation. It allows immigration authorities to remove illegal immigrants who entered the country without valid documentation or through fraud, who had not been paroled, or who cannot prove they lived in the country continuously for two years or more.California consumers sued gas station operators including BP, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon, Circle K, and Albertsons over allegedly using artificial intelligence to hike prices. Drivers said gas prices have risen as much as 30 cents a gallon in some areas. This led gas prices to reach "astronomical" levels, at times reaching $7 a gallon, according to the complaint.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said major progress was made as a "good foundation for a successful final deal" was laid during long talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. Vance said all four key objectives were achieved during the negotiations, including Iran allowing nuclear inspections, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, preventing regional escalation, and establishing a formal process to continue technical negotiations.UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announces his resignation as leader of the Labour Party amid growing pressure from within his own party to step down, opening the door to a leadership contest to replace him. Starmer said he will remain as prime minister until his replacement is decided, leading Britain to prepare for its seventh leader in 10 years.The Chinese Commerce Ministry announces new export restrictions on 10 U.S. rare earth minerals and defense companies after the Pentagon on June 8 flagged several Chinese companies it believed were aiding the Chinese military.

Vice president JD Vance called Sunday's negotiations with Iran “a historic meeting” and said the parties have made “great progress.” President Donald Trump said Iran must stop its ‘proxies' in Lebanon from causing trouble or the U.S. will "hit Iran very hard again." Speculation reaches tipping point that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, possibly as soon as tomorrow. Even President Trump weighed in, posting on Truth Social: “I wish him well!” June 21st is Father's Day and to celebrate NTD spoke to presidential historian Jane Hampton Cook for a discussion on the history of the holiday.

Vice President JD Vance started his trip to Switzerland today for U.S.-Iran talks that will involve Pakistan and Qatar.Iranian state-run media reported on June 20 that Iran has once again closed the critical waterway. It comes after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, jeopardizing a memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran.President Trump said there will be no tolls in the Strait of Hormuz even after the 60 days. But he says the U.S. could impose its own measures if a deal is not reached.

Israel and terrorist group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, following an escalation of fire overnight in Lebanon, a U.S. official told The Epoch Times. The ceasefire was reached following mediation efforts by the United States and Qatar. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the United States' support for the government of Lebanon's efforts to strengthen its sovereignty and maintain peaceful relations with all its neighbors, in a call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to U.S. spokesperson Tommy Pigott.Cuba agrees to implement its largest policy reform since 1959. The Communist Party votes to approve major economic changes, opening key economic sectors such as banking, tourism, and agriculture to attract both Cuban and foreign investment. This comes amid pressure from the United States to make democratic changes.A new award-winning documentary, "Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun," premieres in Los Angeles, drawing audiences from around the globe. The investigative film unveils the perseverance of the New York-based dance company in the face of threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The latest screening comes as federal prosecutors continue uncovering CCP influence operations in Southern California.

The U.S. Navy lifted its blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command announced in a post on X Thursday. The announcement came after Vice President JD Vance told reporters at a White House briefing that more than 12.5 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz overnight, and gas prices dropped below $4 a gallon Thursday.The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 15 people—11 of them illegal immigrants—for allegedly stealing more than $1.4 million in benefit fraud in Massachusetts. These programs include Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, MassHealth, Social Security disability payments, housing assistance, and unemployment benefits, the DOJ reports.Thousands of Knicks fans pack the streets of New York City for a historic ticker-tape parade following their first NBA championship in 53 years. Jalen Brunson, Knicks captain and NBA Championship MVP, thanked his team and fans at the parade and got emotional when giving thanks to his family. "Without them, their sacrifice and everything—wouldn't be possible," he said.

On Wednesday, the United States releases the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. On the final day of the G7 summit, President Donald Trump predicts that the plummeting price of oil will boost the economy and that the United States will "end up having the lowest energy anywhere in the world.""Now that the oil is coming down, you're going to see everything follow, everything follows the cost of energy," Trump told NTD's Mari Otsu.The Labor Department is putting all 50 states on notice, warning that they must comply with measures to stop fraud schemes related to unemployment insurance, or risk losing federal funding. This warning comes after the DOJ sued New York state on June 16 over alleged fraud tied to New York's $10 billion home-care program provided to Medicaid patients as part of the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud across the country.Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate for California, announces plan to introduce a flat state income tax that would remove state income taxes for families earning up to $150,000.

The FBI disrupted an alleged multi-phased plot targeting last weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in an X post on Tuesday. Investigators have identified 23 people as part of a possible network, with five individuals now in custody.Daniel Rosen, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, announces charges against 15 suspects accused of conspiring with two Minneapolis-based Antifa groups to violently interfere with federal immigration enforcement.And Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway files a lawsuit against a major seller of baby monitors and home security cameras over their alleged ties to the Chinese military.

President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit Monday, after announcing the previous day the completion of a historic U.S.–Iran peace deal. Oil prices fell to their lowest level since March, and global stocks have risen since the deal with Iran was announced.Trump told reporters at the summit that he will now focus on Ukraine and that he "had a very good conversation yesterday" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt joins Kenneth Bass, LA Mayor Karen Bass's brother, in a lawsuit suing the city for "reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our homes," Pratt wrote in an X post.Google reports a Beijing-linked hacking group was secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions for over a year before being detected.

President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran has been reached. The president said: "This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace".New diplomatic signals on the war in Ukraine. President Trump spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in separate calls. NTD has the latest.All 12 people aboard a small plane were killed in Butler, Missouri, when a skydiving trip went horribly wrong.There are security concerns at America's polling sites and preparations for the FIFA World Cup. We hear from Homeland Security on what's being done to stay ready.

President Donald Trump announced in a Saturday Truth Social post that the United States and Iran are scheduled to finalize a pending peace framework on June 14 as negotiations appear to be nearing the finish line.In a separate post, Trump revealed that a U.S. military strike had killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the infamous leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The "Tren de Aragua terrorists no longer have [a] safe haven," Trump wrote.The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. As the Knicks lead the series three games to one, Saturday's decider will see if they can clinch their first NBA title since 1973 with a win.

The Department of War released the third batch of files related to unidentified flying objects and unidentified anomalous phenomena on Friday. In one file, it reveals details about a 2022 sighting where five U.S. Army members at Fort Carson described seeing an object that was “roughly the size of a large jet and resembling an angular, non-symmetrical potato” behind the Cheyenne Mountain. Musk became the world's first trillionaire following the successful debut of SpaceX, which went public and began trading on June 12 under the SPCX ticker on the Nasdaq in what is the largest initial public offering in history. SpaceX opened with shares priced at $135 apiece and closed the session with shares at $161, pushing the company's valuation above $2 trillion. The U.S. is getting ready to take on Paraguay at SoFi Stadium with the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially underway. NTD spoke to local Los Angeles residents who attended watch parties at the FIFA Fan Festival and West Hollywood World Cup Free Fan Zone to see who they are supporting and what their predictions are for the game.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he called off planned evening strikes against Iran, saying a deal with Iran will soon be reached soon, with the "time and place of the signing to be announced shortly."Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office following the signing of the executive order to restore America's seafood competitiveness, stressing the need to pass the Save America Act."We need to have voter identification, which we don't have right now on a national basis," Trump told NTD. Trump said Democrats are opposing the bill and do not want people to provide "citizenship when you vote."Homeless residents in Los Angeles' Skid Row are claiming they were paid between $2 to $5 to vote for Mayor Karen Bass during the recent Los Angeles mayoral race. The videos went viral on social media and were first published Tuesday by TikTok account LANeedsSpencerPratt. NTD went to downtown L.A. to interview residents about their experiences.

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the United States will launch additional attacks on Iran after Tehran downed a U.S. Army Apache helicopter and claimed Iranian negotiators dragged out talks on the peace deal. Trump also revealed that the U.S. military secretly moved more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.“This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz - NOT Iran,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to Cuba, telling troops the United States seeks a positive relationship with Cuba but warned that it should not seek weapons that could strike the U.S. homeland or naval base in Guantanamo Bay. Hegseth also visited U.S. Central Command headquarters, praising troops for their efforts amid the war with Iran.“Central Command will be busy tonight because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard,” he said.Lawmakers grilled superintendents from Loudoun County, Virginia, Chicago, and San Francisco at an Education and Workforce Committee hearing. They say their policies sideline parents, push radical gender ideology on young children, and violate religious liberty.

U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday that American forces launched strikes against Iran. This comes after President Donald Trump announced that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier and vowed the United States would respond.Federal regulators said Chinese money laundering networks are moving hundreds of billions of dollars for Mexican cartels, helping fuel America's fentanyl epidemic. A congressional hearing on Tuesday discussed the threat to U.S. security.Bipartisan lawmakers return to Capitol Hill to push for greater government disclosure on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and protection for whistleblowers. David Grusch, whistleblower and former intelligence officer, discusses specific UAP and non-human intelligence-related evidence he came across in heavily classified channels.

The Department of War released an update on Monday designating more than a dozen prominent Chinese companies—such as Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu—as "Chinese military companies" operating in the United States.Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman holds a narrow lead against former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the race for second place in the LA mayoral primary. NTD asked LA residents how they feel about mail-in-ballots still being counted.Apple unveils new hardware features and software updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference. The tech giant's CEO Tim Cook shared that the new updates focus on privacy and day-to-day use, and they will be implemented in time for the upcoming release of their new products this fall.

Israel is on high alert after Iran began launching a fresh wave of missiles at Israel. The IDF said the Israeli Air Force is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary.President Donald Trump responds to the news of Iran's missile attack on Israel saying to Fox News: “It's certainly not going to help negotiations.”South Korea's president Lee Jae Myung is calling for a thorough investigation into a ballot shortage that disrupted last week's local elections. Days of protests have followed in the South Korean capital as members of the public demand a re-run of voting.

Marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to France on June 6 to commemorate the troops who helped liberate Western Europe. Hegseth spoke at the Normandy American Cemetery and urged today's generation not to forget those who fought and died on D-Day.U.S. Central Command shoots down four Iranian attack drones heading for the Strait of Hormuz, calling them an immediate threat to sea traffic in the region.As of June 6, former Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to the November election for California governor, according to a race called by the Associated Press. As vote counting continues, his opponent has not yet been determined.

President Donald Trump praised a ‘great' jobs report as the U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding expectations amid the war in Iran. Trump also travelled to Wisconsin to discussTop federal prosecutors open a probe into multiple election fraud cases amid the California primary elections as ballots continue to be counted. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in an X post, “California's election system has serious structural vulnerabilities.”Anthropic cautions artificial intelligence (AI) labs to pause development, as the technology could soon progress faster than humans can control it or mitigate the risks. AI's rapid improvement in executing tasks is heading towards “recursive self-improvement”, Anthropic said in a blog post.

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a $700 million investment to boost the coal industry. Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to support coal exports and coal-fired power plants across the country.The Department of Justice announced 14 indictments for millions in fraud schemes, most of them healthcare related, at a press conference in central Ohio. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said, “Ohio is facing some of the most significant fraud schemes in the country.” FBI Director Kash Paatel also revealed a new “Top 10 Most Wanted Fraudsters” list.Marking the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, NTD's David Lam interviews Catherine Bauknight, a photographer who was at the student-led pro-democracy protest in 1989. She recounts her experience at the scene watching students fight for their human rights.

President Donald Trump talked to Iris Tao, NTD's White House correspondent, on Wednesday about his Truth Social post on communism and its impact on the situation in New York, California, and the District of Columbia.California's unofficial primary election results show Republican Steve Hilton leading with nearly 28 percent of the votes, and Democrat Xavier Becerra coming in a close second at 25 percent in a tight race to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.Iran attacks Kuwait International Airport with drones, killing at least one person, injuring others, and causing a temporary closure of the airfield. The latest attack tests the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, as Trump said negotiations with Tehran were continuing.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said on Tuesday that the Trump administration is increasing transparency on drug prices by adding 160 more medications to TrumpRx. He added that his agency is aggressively going after states for fraud in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government weaponization. Blanche says during a House hearing, "We are not moving forward with the fund, period."Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the State Department's budget request. He answers questions on the Trump administration's approach to Iran and Cuba.

President Donald Trump on Monday said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop attacking each other following a flare-up of fighting over the past weekend. He added that U.S. negotiations with the Iranian regime are continuing “at a rapid pace.”Republican lawmakers missed the president's deadline to pass funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). They are also weighing the Department of Justice's proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.Officials in Los Angeles say they are investigating a mail-in ballot box that was burned, as well as a vandalized voting center. A panel will join NTD to discuss the upcoming California primary races on Tuesday.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said protesters from out of state engaged in dangerous and violent behavior toward law enforcement outside a detention facility in Newark over the weekend.Lara Trump interviewed her father-in-law, President Donald Trump, on a wide range of issues. Find out where he said the latest negotiations with Iran now stand.New concerns are emerging over popular Chinese-made apps and how they may be collecting sensitive data from users without their knowledge.

Protests outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, continued on May 30. Multiple arrests have been made throughout the protests, and concerns are growing over violence directed at federal officers.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that China must not dominate the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at a defense summit in Singapore, Hegseth also emphasized U.S. commitment to regional security as concerns grow over China's increasing military buildup in the region.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the U.S. has seized $1 billion in crypto assets from the Iranian regime so far. It's part of Operation Economic Fury, which aims to put financial pressure on the regime amid the war.Former Arcadia, California mayor Eileen Wang appears in federal court to plead guilty to secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese Communist regime. Federal prosecutors say Wang shared articles favorable to Beijing, at the request of Chinese officials.Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the third round of the French Open, losing to Brazilian teenager João Fonseca. Djokovic was hoping to win his 25th Grand Slam.

An app for the new Trump Accounts became available in app stores on Thursday. The accounts are expected to come into effect on July 4, when parents will be able to contribute towards the financial future of their newborn children.California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law additions to the election code ahead of California's June 2 statewide primary. They block federal agents and law enforcement from accessing voter rolls or disrupting election workers without a court order.The FBI is ramping up security for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will get a makeover, and the area around it will be a no-drone zone.

President Donald Trump ruled out immediate sanctions relief on Iran on Wednesday, amid ongoing negotiations to secure a lasting peace agreement. He said during a White House Cabinet meeting that the United States is not considering easing sanctions or giving money to Iran.Two people are dead, and nine others are missing, after a chemical tank imploded in Longview, Washington state. Authorities say there is no hope of finding more survivors.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Republican primary runoff election. Jenny Beth Martin, chair of the Tea Party Patriots Action, joins NTD to discuss how much weight Trump's endorsement carried.

President Donald Trump will host a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, after first announcing that the meeting would take place at Camp David. The president on Tuesday postponed the cabinet meeting at Camp David based on possible bad weather conditions.An American journalist and the son of a Texas Republican politician has been charged with acting as a Chinese agent. Court records show Thomas Pauken II was allegedly paid at least $100,000 for selling intelligence to the Chinese Communist Party.Vice President JD Vance hosts a roundtable with state attorneys general on anti-fraud efforts. Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity, joins NTD to discuss.

President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with the Iranian regime are "proceeding nicely." He said there will only be either a great deal for all, or a return to "Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before." Americans pay tribute to the roughly 1.3 million military service members who fought and died for the United States. Trump participates in a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Pope Leo XIV calls for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence in his first major teaching document. He warns that the rapidly advancing technology risks spreading misinformation, fueling conflict, and normalizing war.

President Donald Trump on Sunday wrote on Truth Social that he has told his representatives not to rush into a deal with Iran and that “time is on our side.” He added that a deal is not fully negotiated yet, but if he were to sign a deal with Iran, it will be good and proper.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added public health screening for Ebola at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The screening applies to passengers returning from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.At least 82 people were killed and some 120 others were injured in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's coal-producing Shanxi province. Rescue efforts are underway, and the cause of the explosion, and potential safety lapses, are under investigation.

President Donald Trump on May 23 told Axios that the chance of negotiations with Iran leading to a peace deal is about "50–50." He said the two sides will reach what he considers a “good” deal or else the United States will “blow them to kingdom come.” The president said he will likely decide on whether to continue warring with Iran by May 24.Tens of thousands of people in Orange County, California, have been evacuated due to a chemical leak at an aerospace facility. Fire officials say the leak is coming from an industrial tank containing roughly 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, which is a highly flammable toxic substance.

President Donald Trump will skip his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding and stay in Washington this weekend. This comes after he visited Rockland County, New York, on Friday to campaign for Rep. Mike Lawler's reelection.Secretary of State Marco Rubio says China and Russia have been supplying weapons to Cuba while keeping a significant intelligence presence there. This comes as the United States has arrested the sister of a top executive at Cuba's military-run corporation.Child safety groups urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate online interactive gaming platform Roblox. They allege that children face sexual and financial harm on the platform.

The Justice Department on Thursday announced criminal charges against 15 accused fraudsters in Minnesota, involving more than $90 million in taxpayer dollars. The latest accusations involve programs such as Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services, which was shut down because of fraud, and autism services.A roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill stalled in the Senate with disputes over security funding for the White House and the Trump administration's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization settlement fund. Senate Republicans appear increasingly unlikely to meet their self-imposed deadline for passing the legislation.An Air France flight destined for Detroit is redirected to Montreal after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) barred it from entering the country. A passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo is restricted from entering the United States due to the deadly Ebola outbreak.

The United States on Wednesday indicted the former leader of communist Cuba, Raúl Castro, for his alleged role in the 1996 shooting down of two planes carrying Americans. President Donald Trump issued a statement saying, "America will not tolerate a rogue state harboring hostile foreign military, intelligence, and terror operations just 90 miles from the American homeland."Preliminary data from the FBI show that the violent crime rate in the United States declined sharply in 2025, by 9.3 percent from the year before. This marks the fastest rate of decline in nearly 90 years.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters he prefers diplomacy in dealing with the Iranian regime, but warned that the U.S. military is ready to strike again if Iran doesn't reach a nuclear deal.A brush fire in Southern California has burned nearly 1,400 acres and forced thousands to evacuate. Firefighters say they're making progress on the Sandy Fire, but gusty winds continue to challenge crews.House lawmakers probe how scams linked to China cost everyday Americans over $10 billion every year. They say the scams are growing increasingly sophisticated.

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. military will not strike Iran in what he called a planned attack on Tuesday. The president said that leaders of several Gulf Arab states had asked him not to carry out the strikes.The Trump administration is pausing its participation in the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense. The Department of War said Ottawa has failed to live up to its defense commitments.Colorado officials said an adult resident of the state died from hantavirus after being exposed to a rodent, and there was no connection to an outbreak on a cruise ship earlier this month.

A day of prayer, worship, and song as thousands of Americans rededicate the United States as one nation under God: Find out what their faith means to them, and what else to look out for as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.Senator Bill Cassidy loses the Republican primary to Trump-endorsed congresswoman, Julia Letlow, and Louisiana State Treasurer, John Fleming. It's the first time in 12 years that an incumbent GOP senator has lost renomination.Tens of thousands joined a rally in central London in the UK on Saturday, to voice their concerns over the changing face of the British nation. Topics in the spotlight included illegal immigration and discontent with the current government.

President Trump announced during the weekend that U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a top ISIS leader in Africa, the latest in a series of U.S. strikes targeting terrorist groups in Nigeria.Louisiana is holding primary elections today. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy's seat is up for grabs as he faces tough competition against Trump-endorsed Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming.Several books and films have shined a light on the subject of forced organ harvesting in Communist China. A new documentary on this issue, "The Silent Harvest," was released online globally today.

Washington's longstanding policies on Taiwan remain unchanged following the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, officials said. Trump told reporters on Friday he declined to clarify his position on Taiwan when Xi asked whether the United States would defend the island.CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other U.S. officials meet with Cuban officials in Havana. This comes as the communist island says it has completely run out of diesel and heavy fuel oil, and its power grid has entered a “critical” state.Federal officials ramp up law enforcement efforts across Washington ahead of major summer events and America's 250th anniversary celebrations. One million people are expected at the National Mall this coming July 4th.

President Donald Trump concluded the first day of his visit to China on Thursday, after a high-level summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump said China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China holds a hearing on the Chinese Communist Party's practice of forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience. Epoch Times senior editor Jan Jekielek and other witnesses testified on how the regime carries out the brutal human rights abuses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 41 people are under monitoring in the United States for hantavirus. Most of them were at one time on board the virus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship.

Thousands gathered for an annual parade in Manhattan on Wednesday to mark World Falun Dafa Day. The day celebrates 34 years since Falun Dafa, a spiritual practice rooted in the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance, was introduced to the public in China.Kevin Warsh will officially become the new head of the Federal Reserve after the Senate voted 54–45 to confirm his four-year term. Warsh has said he would like to see the Fed return to the dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment rather than engage in mission creep.Vice President JD Vance announced the Trump administration will withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California due to potentially fraudulent billing patterns. The action comes among a host of others taken recently to crack down on fraudulent activity in Medicare and Medicaid.

FBI Director Kash Patel and DEA Administrator Terrance Cole told senators that federal agencies are expanding efforts to counter criminal networks tied to China, including fentanyl precursor trafficking, cyber threats, and illegal marijuana operations in multiple states.President Donald Trump told reporters before departing for China that he expects inflation to drop as soon as the war with Iran ends. He said he also believes oil prices will drop once the war is over.The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan backed by Trump that could help Republicans win an extra seat. In South Carolina, the state Senate voted against a House amendment that would have moved forward with a mid-decade redistricting effort.

President Donald Trump on Monday indicated he would reduce the federal gasoline tax to provide relief at the pump amid high fuel prices caused by the military operation in Iran. He added the suspension would be in place "till it's appropriate."Sixteen U.S. citizens repatriated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are being quarantined at a medical facility in Omaha, Nebraska, with two more at another facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Health officials stress that the virus does not pose a risk to the public at this time.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is probing biological laboratories abroad funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars for decades. The probe will cover more than 120 overseas labs, while aiming "to identify where these labs are, what pathogens they contain and what ‘research' is being conducted."

From Iran, Taiwan, and rare earths to China's nuclear program, the White House is previewing what's on the agenda for President Donald Trump's upcoming talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Some of the people evacuating the MV Hondius, where a Hantavirus outbreak occurred, are heading home. An international evacuation operation is underway in the Canary Islands.A deadly security breach at Denver Airport: An individual who ran onto the runway was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines plane. NTD has the latest on the investigation.

The U.S. is expecting a response from Iran soon on its proposal to end the 10-week conflict, while a ceasefire remains in place despite recent flare-ups.Countries are preparing to remove passengers from the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship is expected to anchor off the Spanish coast early Sunday. Health officials say the risk of the virus spreading remains low.President Trump is set to travel to China next week for his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing since 2017. Analysis on what cards each side holds.

President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Russia and Ukraine will be engaging in a three-day-long ceasefire, along with a prisoner swap. The president said the ceasefire would take place on May 9, May 10, and May 11, which coincides with the Russian Victory Day holiday on May 9.The Department of War released its first batch of UFO-related documents that had been slated for public release. The files include footage of unidentified flying objects and flying discs documented between June 1947 and July 1968.New Jersey says it is monitoring two residents who were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus after that individual departed from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The residents were not passengers on the ship, and the potential exposure occurred during air travel abroad.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House was productive. Trump said he discussed trade and tariffs with Lula, adding that both sides will continue to address bilateral matters.The Trump administration is preparing visa sanctions on China over Beijing's slow acceptance of deported Chinese nationals, a senior administration official says. Measures could include raising cash bond requirements for visa applicants, as well as denying more visas and imposing stricter entry controls at the border.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused "Project Freedom," an operation designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing renewed progress toward diplomacy with Iran. He also warned China against ignoring U.S. sanctions, ahead of his visit to Beijing next week.A Chinese-American man is on trial for allegedly opening a secret Chinese police station in New York. Prosecutors say he did so to help the Chinese Communist Party suppress dissidents on U.S. soil.Tennessee and South Carolina advance redistricting efforts, unveiling new Congressional maps favoring Republicans. The push follows primary losses in Indiana for Republicans who opposed redistricting efforts.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first fill-in White House press briefing on Tuesday, answering questions on Iran, Cuba, and his upcoming visit to Italy. Rubio told NTD White House correspondent Mari Otsu that human rights issues remain prominent during President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China.Indiana and Ohio hold primary elections as voters weigh key statewide races shaping the road to 2026. In Indiana, seven state senators who opposed a redistricting push face challengers backed by Trump.The World Health Organization says some human-to-human transmission may have occurred on the cruise ship hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that left three people dead and several others ill.