Children are at risk of forming romantic bonds with AI chatbots, experts warn
Congress hears alarming testimony about AI chatbots harming children's mental health, with experts warning of serious emotional risks and dangers.
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Senate on track to pass 3-bill package to fund part of government
Washington — The Senate is on track to pass a three-bill package Thursday funding parts of the government before leaving Washington for a weeklong recess ahead of the end-of-month deadline to avert a partial shutdown. The package includes funding for the Departments of Commerce, Justice and Interior, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency. When
Pompeo says Iranian regime has arrived at ‘natural terminus’: ‘Let’s not waste this historic opportunity’
Former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran has arrived at a "natural terminus," warning against squandering a "historic opportunity."
China quietly builds worldwide space network, alarming US over future military power
China reportedly builds satellite facilities across Africa and Latin America, extending its Belt and Road strategy to space infrastructure development globally.
Trump’s View on Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Remains Unchanged: White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Jan. 8, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump previously raised concerns about Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s prospects of becoming the leader of Venezuela, and that view remains the same, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Venezuela’s Machado Says She Presented Trump With Her Nobel Peace Prize Medal
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at the U.S. Capitol to meet U.S. senators after her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Jan. 15, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump hosted Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for a lunch meeting at the White House on Jan. 15. Speaking
Venezuela’s Machado Gifts Trump Her Nobel Peace Prize Medal
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado arrives at the U.S. Capitol to meet U.S. senators after her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Jan. 15, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for a lunch meeting at the White House on Jan. 15.