Texas House poised to advance controversial Republican redistricting plan

The Texas House of Representatives gaveled back into session Wednesday morning with the controversial proposal to redraw congressional maps up for a vote after Democrats fled the state to protest the earlier attempt to bring the bill to the floor.  State Rep. Todd Hunter, the lead author of proposed Texas redistricting legislation, said on the

Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case

Washington — A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury material in the case of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying prosecutors had failed to demonstrate that “special circumstances” warranted the disclosure. Judge Richard Berman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New

Trump Buys $100 Million in Bonds Since Return to White House

Purchases include a diverse array issued by U.S. companies, cities, counties, states, hospital authorities, school boards, and water and gas supply districts. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Aug. 11, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump has been an active investor in the bond

Taiwan Calls for Continued Self-Reliance After Trump Comment

Taiwanese sailors salute the island’s flag on the deck of the Panshih supply ship after taking part in annual drills, at the Tsoying naval base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on Jan. 31, 2018. Mandy Cheng/AFP via Getty Images Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the island must rely on itself for security after U.S. President Donald