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The Dalai Lama said he will be reincarnated after he dies, and no one can interfere with the matter of succession. The Chinese government, however, claims authority over the his succession.

It’s the nation’s semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s how the United States of America is planning to party.

DOGE staffers have been working on changes at the ATF that would roll back dozens of gun restrictions. The DOJ wants to downsize the agency — a move some fear will hinder criminal investigations.

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With spending cuts poised to hit medical providers, Medicaid recipients and Affordable Care Act enrollees, here’s how the bill will affect health care access for millions in the U.S.