The first day of the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping ended with a notable flashpoint: Taiwan and U.S. arms sales to the island. NTD has the highlights and analysis. New attacks took place near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said a ship near the UAE was seized and another
The U.S. Capitol building on May 14, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Senate unanimously approved a resolution on May 14 that would suspend senators’ pay during government shutdowns. The measure, introduced by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), passed by voice vote and is scheduled to take effect after the November midterm elections. We had a
Vice President JD Vance speaks during a White House anti-fraud task force press conference in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on May 13, 2026. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Vice President JD Vance estimated on May 13 that U.S. taxpayers are funding hundreds of billions of dollars annually for illegal immigrants. This taxpayer money
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing at 10 a.m. ET on May 14 to receive testimony on the posture of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program. Witnesses include Adm. Charles B. Cooper II, commander of
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing at 10 a.m. ET on May 14 to receive testimony on the posture of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program. Witnesses include Adm. Charles B. Cooper II, commander of
The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing at 10 a.m. ET on May 14 titled “Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies.” Witnesses: Steve Descano — commonwealth’s attorney, Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Stacey Kincaid — sheriff, Fairfax County, Virginia Cheryl Minter —… Original News Source Link – Epoch Times
The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing at 10 a.m. ET on May 14 titled “Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies.” Witnesses: Steve Descano — commonwealth’s attorney, Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Stacey Kincaid — sheriff, Fairfax County, Virginia Cheryl Minter —… Original News Source Link – Epoch Times