White House, Democrats Reach Funding Deal to Avert Partial Shutdown

The U.S. Capitol building after a snowstorm in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Democrats on Jan. 29 reached a deal with Republicans to fund the government ahead of a partial shutdown deadline on Jan. 30. President Donald Trump announced the deal in a post on Truth Social, saying, “I am working

White House, Democrats Reach Deal to Fund the Government

The U.S. Capitol building after a snowstorm in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Democrats on Jan. 29 reached a deal with Republicans to fund the government ahead of a partial shutdown deadline on Jan. 30. President Donald Trump announced the deal in a post on Truth Social, saying, “I am working

Man Accused of Spraying Apple Cider Vinegar on Ilhan Omar Charged With Assault

A man is tackled to the ground after spraying a substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis, Minn. on Jan. 27, 2026. Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP The Justice Department filed criminal charges on Wednesday against a man accused of spraying a liquid on Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during a

Medicare Official Defends Slim Hike in Reimbursements, Says Program Must Be Cost-Effective

Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks as (L-R) director of Medicare Chris Klomp, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump look on after Trump announced a deal with Pfizer to lower Medicaid drug prices in the Oval Office on

Trump Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Launches Bid for Florida US Senate Seat

National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is sworn in to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 19, 2029. Andrew Harnik/AP Photo Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who testified against President Donald Trump during his first impeachment, is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida—seeking the

Trump Says ‘Record-Setting’ Tax Refunds Coming for Americans

President Donald Trump speaks during the Trump Accounts Summit at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump said on Thursday that federal tax refunds are expected to be significantly higher for millions of people during the 2026 tax season, which started this month. “Thanks

Democrats Seek ICE Reforms Before Backing Homeland Security Funding Bill

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 5, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Democrats are demanding changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the Senate on Thursday failed to advance a government funding bill that includes money for the Department of Homeland Security