POLITICS

Senate passes 3-bill partial funding package, sending it to Trump

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Washington — The Senate passed a three-bill package Thursday that funds parts of the government, clearing the legislation before leaving Washington for a weeklong recess ahead of the end-of-month deadline to avert a partial shutdown.  The Senate approved the package in a 82 to 15 vote, sending it to President Trump’s desk.  It includes funding

What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?

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Washington — President Trump said Thursday he might invoke a centuries-old law known as the Insurrection Act to send troops into Minnesota, threatening a major escalation between the federal government and state officials. “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of

Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled

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Washington — Republican senators said Thursday that a long-sought bipartisan compromise to extend the expired Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits for two years has stalled.  “We are in a little bit of a pothole,” GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said, blaming Democratic leaders for the lack of movement on the issue. “So

Maine Officials Say They’re Expecting ICE Operations in Coming Days

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Federal officers stand in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Top officials in Maine said they are expecting the Trump administration to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to the state for enforcement operations soon. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday in