Berkeley Law SJP Hosts Palestinian Car Bomber Released in Oct 7 Hostage Deal

Israa Jaabis thanked the students for making her feel ‘there is someone who cares about us’ L: Israa Jaabis (@ucb.sjp/Instagram) R: A demonstration at the University of California Berkeley (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) The University of California Berkeley law school’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter hosted a convicted Palestinian terrorist who detonated a car

Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says

Washington — Chevron’s chief executive predicted travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, as the standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz continues to rattle global markets and drive up the price of fuel.  “We’ve seen some upward pressure on gasoline prices now. I think aviation is

113th First Lady’s Luncheon Honors Melania Trump, Nation’s 250th Anniversary

First Lady Melania Trump addresses the crowd at the Congressional Club’s 113th First Lady’s Luncheon at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. on April 23, 2026. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—First Lady Melania Trump was the guest of honor at the 113th First Lady’s Luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club on Thursday commemorating the country’s

House GOP Unveils Bill to Extend Key Surveillance Power Until 2029

The U.S. Capitol building on April 22, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times House Republicans on April 23 unveiled legislation to extend for three years a surveillance authority that permits the collection of communications from non-U.S. persons located abroad without a warrant. The House Rules Committee released the nine-page bill, which would renew Section 702 of

Only one Trump “gold card” visa has been approved, Lutnick says

The Trump administration has approved one “gold card” visa since starting to accept applications for the new U.S. residency permit in December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday.  Lutnick, who offered the update while testifying at a House subcommittee hearing, said that the process for applying for the gold card visa was recently finalized