From Many, One: Newest Americans Celebrate Citizenship on Independence Day

Twenty immigrants from 17 countries pledge allegiance in Central Florida during one of hundreds of July 4 naturalization events across the country. APOPKA, Florida—Professional skydiver Igor Tolstov has jumped from airshow airplanes for more than 40 years to the cheers of crowds, but his biggest leap of faith was his solo free-fall from Russia in

White House Announces Breakthrough in Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations

Hamas has adjusted its position on the phase one deal, a shift the White House described as ‘encouraging.’ WASHINGTON—The White House announced on Thursday a breakthrough in overcoming a “critical impasse” in negotiations with the Hamas terrorist group for the release of hostages and advancing toward a permanent cease-fire. The president and his national security

Israel considers Hamas response to cease-fire proposal

Israel’s Cabinet was expected to discuss Hamas’ latest response to a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza, as diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the nine-month war stirred back to life after a weekslong hiatus. Fighting, meanwhile, intensified between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, with the militant group saying it fired more than 200 rockets

Federal Court Orders Mississippi to Add New Black-Majority Districts

A federal court ruled on July 2 that Mississippi must redraw its state legislative districting map to include more black-majority districts in both Senate and House races. A three-judge panel on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi issued an order that strikes down the state’s 2022 redistricting maps for electing members