National Consumer Protection Week, 2025

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Consumer rights are a cornerstone of American freedom, a building block of the American economy, and a foundation of American success.  During this National Consumer Protection Week, we renew our commitment to protecting the American consumer, upholding the right to privacy and transparency, and

Trump says he’s considering Russia sanctions until Ukraine ceasefire is reached

Washington — President Trump said Friday that he is “strongly considering” imposing sanctions and tariffs on Russia until it agrees to a ceasefire and peace deal that would halt Moscow’s three-year war with Ukraine. Mr. Trump’s post on his social media platform, Truth Social, appears to be in response to drone and missile attacks launched

Harris to decide whether to run for California governor by end of summer

Washington — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will decide whether she will run for governor of California in 2026 by the end of summer, a person familiar with her decision-making process said.  Term limits prevent current California Gov. Gavin Newsom from running again, and the election to replace him will take place next year. Politico

Republicans Who Opposed ‘CHIPS Act’ Skeptical of Trump’s Talk of Eliminating It

‘The truth is, I doubt Congress will repeal CHIPS,’ a CHIPS and Science Act opponent, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), told The Epoch Times. WASHINGTON—Senate Republicans who spoke with The Epoch Times on March 6 appeared skeptical of President Donald Trump’s recent call to eliminate the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, during the president’s