Senate confirms DOJ fraud chief as Minnesota daycare scandal draws national scrutiny
The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald 52–47 as the first assistant attorney general to lead the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division.
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House Republicans pan proposal to split up DHS bill despite openness from Trump
House Republicans are pushing back stiffly against the idea of splitting up legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), despite the White House and Senate Republicans saying President Trump is open to doing just that. For weeks, GOP leaders have rejected the idea of funding most of DHS, including airport screeners and FEMA,…
Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to Not Pursue Nuclear Weapons
President Donald Trump departs the White House on March 20, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the Iranian regime has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons in order to stop the U.S. military from striking the country. “There won’t be any nuclear weapons. Iran has agreed to that. We’re in
Rick Scott sues contractor over leaked tax returns
The lawsuit comes almost two months after Trump filed a lawsuit against the IRS.
Senate Confirms Colin McDonald to Lead DOJ’s New Fraud Division
Colin McDonald, the nominee for assistant Attorney General for fraud enforcement at the Department of Justice, listens at his Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 25, 2026. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The Senate voted 52–47 on March 24 to confirm Colin McDonald as the first leader of the Department of
Minnesota sues Trump admin to access evidence in federal shootings, including Alex Pretti, Renee Good cases
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and local officials are suing the Trump administration, naming Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem in a battle over "Metro Surge" shooting evidence.
Democrats Reject GOP Proposal to Fund DHS
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Senate Democrats have rejected a Republican proposal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), extending a partial shutdown that has now entered its sixth week and intensifying pressure on both