POLITICS

Virginia AG candidates Jay Jones and Jason Miyares clash over incendiary texts

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Virginia Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones squared off in their first and only debate Thursday over a set of violent and incendiary text messages sent by Jones — an issue that has overtaken the race and vaulted it to national prominence. Miyares, an incumbent running for reelection, pushed hard against

Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa Square Off in Fiery NYC Mayoral Debate

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(L–R) Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate in New York City on Oct. 16, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/Pool via Getty Images New York City mayoral candidates Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, his primary opponent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa

Senate to Consider Legislation Expanding Russia Sanctions, Tariffs

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the fifteenth day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Senate will soon vote on a bill to grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose

New Documentary ‘God Complex’ Explores Rise of Censorship in America

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The documentary “God Complex: The Rise of America’s Censorship Machine” premiered in Washington on Oct. 10, 2025. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Governments are weaponizing censorship to influence people’s opinions and manipulate elections, and it’s taking place in the Land of the Free, according to a documentary released on Oct. 16 titled “God Complex: The Rise

U.S. military commander who oversaw strikes against alleged drug boats will retire

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The head of the U.S. military’s Southern Command will retire later this year, a high-profile departure that comes as the Trump administration strikes alleged drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean and puts pressure on the Venezuelan government. Adm. Alvin Holsey announced his retirement from the U.S. Navy in a statement posted to social media late Thursday.