California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 22, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his state’s sanctuary policies and said California still works with federal immigration authorities on violent offenders during a sit-down with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro on Newsom’s podcast. Shapiro asked the Democratic governor why
President Donald Trump departs for Florida from the White House on Jan. 16, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Trump administration has warned Iran against targeting American military bases, saying any attack on U.S. assets would be met with “very, very powerful force,” as tensions remained elevated amid Iran’s deadly clampdown on nationwide protests and
President Donald Trump speaks during the “Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health Roundtable” in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 16, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on eight European countries that oppose U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland. The tariff will impact Denmark, Norway,
People with their phones in New York City on June 10, 2024. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times Emily Cherkin provides disturbing examples of the “digitization” of children. She talks of occupational therapists who teach toddlers how to turn pages of a book. She’s heard about elementary school children falling out of their chairs because they lacked
President Donald Trump speaks during the “Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health Roundtable” in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 16, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump told reporters while departing the White House on Jan. 16 that he is working with interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez rather than aligning
A view over the northern Gaza Strip as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border in Southern Israel on Jan. 16, 2026. Amir Levy/Getty Images The White House announced on Jan. 16 the names of members appointed to the Gaza Board of Peace, which President Donald Trump created as part of
A view over the northern Gaza Strip as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border in Southern Israel on Jan. 16, 2026. Amir Levy/Getty Images The White House announced on Jan. 16 the names of members appointed to the Gaza Board of Peace, which President Donald Trump created as part of