Democrats Step Up Push to Extend ACA Subsidies as Deadline Nears

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks at a press conference during the 41st day of the government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, in Washington on Nov. 10, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Democrats continued pushing for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits before they expire at the end of December.

Tennessee Special Election Candidates Hold Dueling Rallies in 11th-Hour Push for Support

Hundreds of supporters attended an early morning for Republican candidate Matt Van Epps in Franklin, Tenn., on Dec. 1, 2025. Jacki Thrapp/The Epoch Times CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.—High-profile Republicans flew to Tennessee on Dec. 1 to boost support for candidate Matt Van Epps, one day before the special election for the state’s Seventh Congressional District seat. Epps,

Treasury Investigating Alleged Minnesota Fraud That Steered Money to Somali Terrorists

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a press conference in Aylesbury, England, on Sept. 18, 2025. Leon Neal/Pool via Reuters The Treasury Department is investigating claims that Minnesota taxpayer funds were stolen by fraudulent nonprofits and rerouted to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group in Somalia, according to Secretary Scott Bessent on Dec. 1. Bessent made the announcement

First Lady Unveils White House Christmas Theme: ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’

Christmas decorations at the White House with a ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ theme on Dec. 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times First lady Melania Trump introduced the White House Christmas theme, “Home Is Where The Heart Is,” on Dec. 1.  The year’s lights and décor highlight American traditions and national values, with each