The University of Virginia is close to striking a deal with the Trump administration to settle federal investigations into the school’s use of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in admissions. “The university would be required to continue to take steps to come into compliance with the administration’s expansive interpretation of a 2023 Supreme Court decision
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times California Gov. Gavin Newsom will deploy members of the state’s National Guard during the government shutdown to aid food banks during a possible lapse in funding to the food stamps program. In an announcement on Oct. 22, the governor’s
The government shutdown that started on Oct. 1 has entered its fourth week and is now the second-longest in U.S. history. At Day 22 of the shutdown, Democrats and Republicans have remained at odds. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 17 hours to protest the Trump administration’s
The government shutdown that started on Oct. 1 has entered its fourth week and is now the second-longest in U.S. history. On day 22 of the shutdown, Democrats and Republicans remained at odds. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 17 hours to protest the Trump administration’s policies.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) speaks during a press conference at the House Triangle near the U.S. Capitol building on March 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) has held the Senate floor for more than 18 hours, protesting President Donald Trump and his administration. Merkley began speaking at 6:21 p.m. ET on
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) speaks during a press conference at the House Triangle near the U.S. Capitol building on March 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) seized the Senate floor for more than 22 hours, protesting President Donald Trump and his administration amid the ongoing government shutdown. Merkley spoke from 6:21
(Left) Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Buena Vista, Va., on Sept. 1, 2025; (Right) Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Buena Vista, Va., on Sept. 1, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images Former President Barack Obama will campaign next month alongside Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, right before