Senate Rejects Bill to Pay Troops, Active Federal Workers During Shutdown

The U.S. Capitol building during the government shutdown on Oct. 23, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—A bill to pay U.S. troops and active federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown failed to garner the support it needed to advance in an Oct. 23 vote. The Republican-led legislation, titled the “Shutdown Fairness Act,” failed on a

Justice Department Announces Charges Against NBA Stars Over Illegal Gambling Schemes

The Justice Department has announced charges against the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers coach, Chauncey Billups, and the Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier over massive illegal gambling schemes that netted millions of dollars. President Donald Trump is due to host a roundtable at the White House to discuss recent operations by Homeland Se… Original News Source Link

Trump to Host Roundtable on Operations Targeting Cartels, Human Trafficking

President Donald Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (R), speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Oct. 9, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump is holding a roundtable on Oct. 23 to discuss his administration’s efforts to target and counter cartel, drug, and human trafficking operations, the White House

Trump, Officials Tout Efforts to Combat Drug Cartels, Human Trafficking

President Donald Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (R), speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Oct. 9, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump and senior officials celebrated the streamlined coordination and latest success of the Homeland Security Task Forces during a roundtable meeting on Oct. 23. The president

Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, White House Confirms

Zhao Changpeng, founder and former CEO of Binance, speaks during an event in Athens, Greece, on Nov. 25, 2022. Costas Baltas /File Photo/ Reuters President Donald Trump pardoned convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty two years ago to money laundering while in charge of the large cryptocurrency company, the White House said on

Warning Issued on Food Benefits for Women, Children If Government Shutdown Persists

Baby food is offered for sale at a grocery store in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 13, 2024. Scott Olson/Getty Images A nonprofit group representing nutrition and health service providers warned on Oct. 21 that millions of people enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) may not receive food aid