The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree after the lighting ceremony on the West Front Lawn of Congress on Dec. 2, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday closing the federal government on Dec. 24 and 26. All federal departments and agencies will be closed the day before and after
Federal workers get rare two-day Christmas bonus as Trump signs order for Dec. 24 and 26 holidays, marking departure from typical single-day grants.
Washington — TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a consortium of American investors, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News. Axios was first to report the deal. Under a law passed last year, TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, must either sever ties with the social media platform’s
Fox News poll reveals 80% of voters want careful artificial intelligence development, but Americans remain split on who should regulate AI technology.
New Fox News poll reveals 86% of voters worry about healthcare costs as Trump's health approval rating lags at 37%, showing widespread bipartisan concern.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez embraces meme language and viral taunts against J.D. Vance as she considers youth-focused 2028 presidential campaign strategy.
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Dec. 18, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Republican-led House passed a permit reform bill designed to trim environmental reviews and judicial timelines for the development of federal public lands in a 221–196 vote on Dec. 18. The Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, co-filed in