POLITICS

Dems seek details on Epstein co-conspirator probe that was “inexplicably killed”

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Washington — Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, is seeking documents from the Justice Department on its move earlier this year to end the investigation into alleged co-conspirators of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I write to demand an explanation for why DOJ has abandoned the

Government shutdown matches record for longest in history

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Walking to the Senate floor on Monday afternoon, Thune was asked by a reporter if he was “optimistic of the deal to open the government this week” and whether there had been “progress over the weekend.” “I’m optimistic,” Thune said. “Confident?” the reporter asked. “Don’t push it,” Thune replied, laughing. Returning from the floor, Thune

Pennsylvania Dad-Lawmakers Rally to Push Bill to Safeguard Girls’ Sports Integrity

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A coalition of Pennsylvania father-lawmakers held an event entitled “Dad Legislators Call for Action to Defend Daughters in Sports,” at the Capitol’s Ryan Office Building atrium in Harrisburg, Pa., on Oct. 29, 2025. Steve Wen/The Epoch Times A coalition of Pennsylvania father-lawmakers rallied on Oct. 29 in the state Capitol’s Ryan Office Building atrium to

Voters Head to Polls in First General Election of Trump’s Second Term

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Americans in states and localities across the country will head to the polls today to cast their vote for a variety of candidates, positions, and ballot measures. Though Election Day 2025 is an off-year for federal politics, some of the races today could have wide-reaching effects on both future midterm elections and the 2028 presidential