US–UK Trade Deal Highlights Gap in Agricultural Practices

Will it drive down UK standards or open a door for higher-quality U.S. products? Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock By Beige Luciano-Adams | June 16, 2025Updated:June 16, 2025 The first trade deal to emerge from the Trump administration’s global tariff blitz is a narrow pact with one of the United States’ closest allies and

Trump Leaving G7 Summit Early to Focus on Middle East, White House Says

CALGARY, Canada—President Donald Trump will leave the G7 summit earlier than planned, opting to return to Washington, the White House said on Monday. “President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going

Judge Considers Block on Trump Admin’s Bid to Prevent Foreign Students From Attending Harvard

BOSTON—A federal judge heard arguments on June 16 over whether to issue a more permanent block on the Trump administration’s attempt to halt the flow of foreign students into Harvard University. The hearing was the latest in a series of confrontations between President Donald Trump and the school he says has failed to address anti-Semitism

Senate GOP Unveils Medicaid, Tax Portions of Trump Agenda Bill

The Senate Finance Committee released portions of a revised version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, reigniting the debate over changes to the Medicaid program and the State and Local Tax Deduction. The draft goes beyond the Medicaid cost-saving measures passed by the House, despite a plea from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) that

Tributes Pour In for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker Remembered as ‘Formidable Public Servant’

Heartfelt tributes have poured in for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were both shot and killed at their home in Brookland Park, Minnesota. The suspect, Vance Boelter, is currently in custody. Minnesotans who knew her praised her as a “formidable public servant” and a woman deeply involved in her