Democratic lawmakers seek to block funds for military action in Cuba 

A pair of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation to block the government from using funds for military action against Cuba without the consent of Congress, as President Trump floats a takeover of the island.  The bill was introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member of the House…

Trump Says Iranian Leaders Are ‘Negotiating, Want to Make a Deal So Badly’

President Donald Trump departs the White House on March 20, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on Wednesday night said that Iranian leaders “are negotiating” with the United States on a path to end the war. “By the way, and they want to make a deal so badly, but they’re afraid to say

Trump says he doesn’t call Iran conflict a “war” due to need for approval from Congress

President Trump suggested late Wednesday he’s avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a “war” because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn’t authorized military force.  “I won’t use the word ‘war’ because they say, if you use the word war, that’s maybe not a good thing to do,” the president said at