Advocacy Group Urges Congress to Create First Specialized Human Trafficking Courts

Jaco Booyens in Washington on July 16, 2025. The Epoch Times The leader of an anti-human trafficking advocacy group is pushing Congress to establish specialized human trafficking courts to tackle and prosecute more cases. “We’re talking about a $52 billion industry of buying and selling, predominantly women and children inside this country—American citizens,” said Jaco

Trump announces trade deals with the Philippines and Indonesia

Washington — President Trump announced a trade deal with the Philippines after meeting with the country’s president at the White House on Tuesday, an announcement he followed with details of another trade agreement with Indonesia later in the day. Mr. Trump announced the Philippines tariffs agreement after a trade-focused Oval Office meeting with Philippine President

US Reaches Trade Deals With Indonesia, Philippines

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Oval Office at the White House on July 22, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The United States has reached trade agreements with Indonesia and the Philippines, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media. With the Aug. 1 deadline approaching, the administration is