Trump arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say

Federal officials are seeking an aggressive work schedule to construct President Trump’s triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, which includes a 20-hour-a-day work schedule over two to three years, according to documents published on the Federal Register this week.  The construction phase could last up to 11 months and “would require several tower cranes, forklifts,

House Rejects Short-Term Spy Law Extension Ahead of Friday Deadline

The U.S. Capitol building on June 9, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—A key spy law could expire after the House blocked its short-term reauthorization. The June 11 vote set back an effort to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a

House Rejects Short-Term Spy Law Extension

The U.S. Capitol building on June 9, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—A key spy law could expire after the House blocked its short-term reauthorization. The June 11 vote set back an effort to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a

First Lady and Treasury Secretary Hold Presser to Announce Financial Accounts for Foster Youth

First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. ET on June 11 to announce the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts. As a part of the first lady’s Fostering the Future initiative, these savings and investment accounts are specifically designed to empower and support youth in …

LIVE NOW: First Lady and Treasury Secretary Hold Presser to Announce Financial Accounts for Foster Youth

First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. ET on June 11 to announce the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts. As a part of the first lady’s Fostering the Future initiative, these savings and investment accounts are specifically designed to empower and support youth in …

FISA 702 spy powers set to expire after House vote fails over Pulte backlash

House Republicans on Thursday failed to get enough votes from Democrats to secure a short-term extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers, with the lower chamber leaving for a scheduled recess the day before they are set to expire. The bill would have extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through July…