Thune Says He Won’t Negotiate ‘Under Hostage Conditions’ to End Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (C), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the 15th day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Oct. 17 reiterated that the government needs to be reopened before

US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on Sept. 19, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for foreign workers. The business group said in its lawsuit that a proclamation issued by