Tom Steyer speaks during a gubernatorial candidate forum in Sacramento, Calif., on April 14, 2026. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer has picked up endorsements from three California state Assembly members who previously backed former Rep. Eric Swalwell, marking one of the first signs of how Swalwell’s support is redistributing itself as the
President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day pause in fighting in Lebanon. He added that Israel’s prime minister and the president of Lebanon will be invited to the White House. War Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran’s leadership the United States is tracking the regime’s every move and is ready for action. He said American fo…
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security holds a budget hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Secret Service, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM… Original News Source Link – Epoch Times
Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Committee on Ways and Means on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 16, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 16 faced lawmakers both critical and supportive of actions regarding vaccines made by himself and agencies under his oversight. Multiple
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on April 13, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The House of Representatives on April 16 voted down a resolution urging President Donald Trump to end the ongoing war in Iran. The measure, introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), failed by a vote of 213–214, largely along party lines, underscoring
President Donald Trump departs the White House on March 11, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire. In an April 16 post on Truth Social, Trump said he had “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,
The Lebanese capital is seen from a viewpoint after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon set to begin at midnight local time in Beirut on April 16, 2026 Adri Salido/Getty Images Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on April 16. U.S. President Donald Trump said that the brief pause