Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) (C), joined by Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) chair Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) (R), speaks during a press conference in Washington on March 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times A bipartisan group of senators on Jan. 15 introduced a bill that would close Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the
First Lady Melania Trump delivers the opening remarks at 12 p.m. ET on Jan. 16 at “Zoom Ahead: AI for Tomorrow’s Leaders,” a national student learning experience designed to help K–12 students understand how artificial intelligence can be used responsibly, creatively, and confidently. Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning For Office? Conservative Campaign Consulting
President Donald Trump speaks during the “Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health Roundtable” in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Jan. 16, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump cautioned the heads of foreign nations on Jan. 16 that tariffs are on the table for those considering opposing his plan
Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency’s value, in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 8, 2026. Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency via Reuters The protest movement in Iran appears to have abated at least for now, according to a U.S. think tank and research group in a recent
President Donald Trump (L) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a meeting with U.S. oil company executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Jan. 9, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The United States is placing pressure on Mexico to hasten a crackdown on drug cartels, saying that gradual
Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Oct. 6, 2020. Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Denmark on Jan. 16 for talks with Danish and Greenlandic leaders, as President Donald Trump continues his push to annex Greenland. The delegation, led by Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), also includes
Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Oct. 6, 2020. Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers meeting with leaders in Denmark and Greenland on Friday said they are attempting to “lower the temperature,” as President Donald Trump continues his push to annex Greenland, and assured the European nations that