2025 shockers: The biggest moments that rocked the campaign trail
Political power shifts dominated 2025 as Trump pushed redistricting battles and Democrats overperformed in elections, setting the stage for 2026 midterms.
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California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding
A drone view of a high-speed rail bridge in Fresno, Calif., on June 8, 2025. Fred Greaves/ Reuters California dropped its lawsuit this week against the Trump administration over the federal government’s decision to pull $4 billion in funding for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project. The California High-Speed Rail Authority filed a notice of
Most shocking examples of Chinese espionage uncovered by the US this year: ‘Just the tip of the iceberg’
A string of Chinese-linked espionage cases made public in 2025 spans toxin smuggling, U.S. troop recruitment and hacking that hit both the public and private sectors.
Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know
Americans using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase groceries may need to adjust their shopping habits in 2026 as some states will prohibit the use of SNAP funds to purchase certain “junk foods.” Also starting next year, states will have to shoulder a larger portion of the cost of running the program. In
‘Perception vs. reality’: Trump’s economy picks up speed — but voters aren’t buying it yet
Economist Stephen Moore says economic momentum is building under President Donald Trump, but lingering voter pessimism and cost-of-living concerns are creating a messaging challenge.
White House to Present Plans for Trump’s East Wing Ballroom in January
Viewed from the observation level of the Washington Monument, demolition work continues where the East Wing once stood at the White House in Washington, DC, on on Dec. 8, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images PALM BEACH, Florida—The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump’s planned East Wing ballroom during a hearing early next
White House Press Secretary Reveals Pregnancy With 2nd Child
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks at the White House on Dec. 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed Friday that she is expecting her second child, a girl, due in May. The 28-year-old press secretary to President Donald Trump made the news public in an Instagram post,