Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Joins Ed Gallrein at Kentucky Campaign Rally

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joins Trump-backed Republican congressional candidate and former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein for a primary campaign event in Hebron, Kentucky, at 1 p.m. ET on May 18. Hosted by America First Works, this rally features key remarks on the “Great American Comeback” ahead of Tuesday’s highly anticipated … Original News

US Conducts Additional Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria

ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in the operation in Nigeria on May 15, 2026. U.S. Africa Command/X American forces carried out additional airstrikes against the ISIS terrorist group in northeastern Nigeria on May 17 in coordination with the Nigerian government, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on May 18. “Intelligence confirmed the targets

Trump, South Korea’s Lee Discuss US–China Summit After Beijing Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump greets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House on Aug. 25, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on May 17 to discuss the outcome of the recent U.S.–China summit in Beijing and reaffirm cooperation between

Senate Parliamentarian Rejects White House Ballroom Funding in Reconciliation Bill

Construction is underway on a ballroom being added to the East Wing of the White House in Washington, on Nov. 17, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Senate’s nonpartisan referee has rejected a bid by Republicans to fund $1 billion for the White House ballroom expansion and other White House security upgrades. According to Senate

Kentucky’s Thomas Massie Fights for Political Survival as May 19 Primary Approaches

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) speaks at a “People vs. Poison” rally against pesticides while the Supreme Court hears a pesticide liability case, in Washington on April 27, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times FLORENCE, Ky.—Fighting for his political survival amid President Donald Trump’s push to remove him from Congress, libertarian Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) took the